"My overall objective is to immerse knowledgeable crypto currency enthusiasts with the realities of Wall street trading mechanics. I see too many posts on how blockchain will overtake the world when there is clearly a disconnect on how (un)receptive entrenched protocols and institutions will be to change."

Preach! I think it is a very good idea to try to educated people in this space about traditional institutions. I see many people hating on institutions like Fannie and the Fed and they have no clear understand of their function. Good luck with that!