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Galaxy Brains

Galaxy Digital Research
Welcome to Galaxy Brains, hosted by Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy. Our weekly podcast provides insights and analysis on trends and events across the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Each week Alex will be joined by members of the research team to discuss the latest developments on all things crypto and blockchain technology.
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Episodes

Bitcoin Culture Clash w/ Pete Rizzo

Alex talks with Bitcoin Magazine Editor Pete Rizzo about the past, present and future of bitcoin culture, as well as the evolving crypto media landscape. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its ...

Nov 30, 20231 hr 5 min

CZ Pleads Guilty w/ Beimnet Abebe

In this Thanksgiving episode, Alex talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets, Argentina’s presidential election, and CZ’s guilty plea in U.S. federal court. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 21, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informati...

Nov 23, 202329 min

What's Happening With Solana? w/ Lucas Tcheyan

Alex talks with Lucas Tcheyan (Galaxy Research) about Solana technical developments, applications, and community. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for...

Nov 16, 202348 min

*LIVE* Galaxy Brains x On the Brink @ Pubkey NYC (Nov. 9, 2023)

Galaxy Brains joins forces with Castle Island’s “On the Brink” hosts Nic Carter & Matt Walsh for a joint live podcast at PubKey NYC. Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) and James Seyffart (Bloomberg Intelligence) join to talk markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 9, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings...

Nov 15, 20231 hr 6 min

SBF is Cooked. What’s Next? w/ David Z. Morris

Alex talks with longtime Bitcoiner and former CoinDesk columnist David Z. Morris (Flesh/Markets) about his observations inside the courtroom for Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial and other thoughts from his time covering crypto for the last 10 years. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the infor...

Nov 09, 202359 min

The PROOF Act w/ Sens. Tillis & Hickenlooper’s Staff

Alex talks with Ryan Adam (Sen. Tillis - R-NC) and Naveen Parmar (Sen. Hickenlooper - D-CO) about the PROOF Act. Alex also talks about markets with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”...

Nov 02, 202337 min

Can Blockchains Scale with “Modularity”? w/ Christine Kim

Alex talks with Christine Kim (Galaxy Research) about the future of blockchain scaling. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the recent Bitcoin price action and markets generally. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy D...

Oct 26, 202345 min

The Mining Game Has Changed w/ Austin Storms

Alex talks with Galaxy Bitcoin Mining Co-Head Austin Storms about the innovative power strategies bitcoin miners employ, how renewables affect energy grids, and how miners are preparing for the halving. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provid...

Oct 19, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Can DeFi Be Built on Bitcoin? w/ Tony Cai

Alex talks with Tony Cai (Atomic Finance) about building sound finance for sound money. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. And Alex and Phineas talk about news from the Sam Bankman-Fried trial. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and ...

Oct 12, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Bitcoin Options Suggest Big Move Ahead w/ Kelly Greer

Alex talks with Galaxy Trading VP Kelly Greer about the fascinating and dislocated Bitcoin options market. Alex also talks with Galaxy Head of Regulatory Affairs Tyler Williams about distinction in the U.S. House of Representatives and how it could affect crypto markets. And Alex talks with Beimnet Abebe from Galaxy Trading about the historic move in bond markets and other macro topics. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our ...

Oct 05, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 81

The Rise of Crypto Data & Analytics w/ Lucas Nuzzi

Alex talks with Lucas Nuzzi (CoinMetrics) about the evolution and growing importance of data analysis in crypto markets. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) so...

Sep 28, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Why Coinbase is Adding Bitcoin’s Lightning Network w/ Viktor Bunin

Alex talks with Viktor Bunin (Coinbase) about crypto’s value proposition, the future of crypto infrastructure, and why Coinbase is adding support for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the Fed’s rage decision and markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been ...

Sep 21, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 79

The Biggest Things in Crypto w/ Galaxy Research

Alex talks with all the members of Galaxy Research about bitcoin, ethereum, solana, ordinals, real-world assets, L2s, crypto + AI, and more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (...

Sep 14, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 78

How Bitcoin is Changing Electrical Grids w/ Blake King (Galaxy Mining)

Alex talks with Blake King (Galaxy Mining) about bitcoin mining and electricity. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 77

James Seyffart (Bloomberg) on Bitcoin ETFs

Alex talks with Bloomberg Intelligence ETF Analyst James Seyffart about the outcome of Grayscale v. SEC and what it means for the prospects of a spot Bitcoin ETF. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, August 29, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP a...

Sep 01, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Trey Aslanian on Crypto Markets & Narratives

Alex talks with Trey Aslanian (Galaxy Trading) about recent crypto technology and market news. Alex also talks macro with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading). This episode was recorded on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View...

Aug 25, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Will Foxley on Bitcoin & Crypto Media

Alex talks with Will Foxley (The Mining Pod) about bitcoin culture, mining, and the present and future of crypto media. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely ...

Aug 18, 202346 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Marty Bent (TFTC) on the Power of Bitcoin

Alex talks with Marty Bent (Tales from the Crypt, Rabbit Hole Recap, Ten31) about bitcoin’s unique properties. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for infor...

Aug 11, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Matt Cutler (Blocknative) on Ethereum Infrastructure & Development

Alex and Christine Kim (Galaxy Research) talk with Blocknative CEO Matt Cutler about Ethereum, MEV, development, and governance. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”)...

Aug 04, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Adam Zarazinski (Inca Digital) on Crypto Surveillance & Crime

Alex talks with Adam Zarazinski, CEO of Inca Digital, about detecting crypto fraud and crime, and the national security implications of crypto. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Ga...

Jul 28, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Harry Sudock (GRIID) on Bitcoin Mining & Electrical Grids

Alex talks with Harry Sudock, CSO at Griid (griid.com) and partner at Bitcoin Park (bitcoinpark.co), about bitcoin mining and its electricity consumption. Harry teaches us how electrical grids work and explains how bitcoin mining can be incredibly additive to their stability and operation. As part of the discussion, we cite a recent paper by MIT climate scientists which evaluates Bitcoin’s energy consumption (https://ceepr.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MIT-CEEPR-WP-2023-11.pdf). We also dis...

Jul 21, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Tim Grant (Galaxy) on Europe and Beyond

Alex talks with Tim Grant, Galaxy’s Head of EMEA, about crypto adoption and regulation in international markets. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for info...

Jul 14, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Dennis Pourteaux (Pourteaux.xyz) on Bitcoin & Institutions

Alex talks with Pourteaux (Pourteaux.xyz) about Bitcoin culture, doomerism, and institutions. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brain...

Jul 07, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Nick Neuman (Casa) on Self-Custody

Alex talks with Casa CEO & Co-Founder Nick Neuman about bitcoin and ether self-custody. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. V...

Jun 30, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Ram Ahluwalia (Lumida) on Crypto Self Regulation

Alex talks with Ram Ahluwalia (Lumida Wealth) about how a properly regulated crypto future could look in the US. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 15, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disc...

Jun 23, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Tyler Williams (Galaxy) on Washington’s Crypto Week

Alex talks with Galaxy’s head of public policy Tyler Williams about this week’s House Financial Services Cmte. hearing, SEC suits against Binance and Coinbase, and the presidential election. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Ga...

Jun 16, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Ryan Selkis on American Crypto Policy

Alex talks with Ryan Selkis, CEO of Messari and Chairman of Digital Freedom Alliance about crypto regulation, policy, and future in the United States. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 8, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliat...

Jun 09, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 64

Nathaniel Whittemore (NLW) on Shifting Crypto Narratives

Alex talks with Nathaniel Whittemore (@NLW) about evolving narratives in crypto and global governance. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational p...

Jun 02, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Bitcoin Miami w/ Drew Armstrong (Cathedra) and Thomas Pacchia (Pubkey)

Alex interviews Drew Armstrong (Cathedra Bitcoin) and Thomas Pacchia (Pubkey) on the Pubkey Bus at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami Beach. He also talks macro with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading). Watch Alex speak on the main stage at Bitcoin 2023 about bitcoin credit & lending markets. https://youtu.be/5dgTrW8dH9s This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and...

May 26, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Christine Kim (Galaxy) on Ethereum’s Finality Issue

Alex sits down with Galaxy Research’s Christine Kim to unpack a recent issue on Ethereum and to talk about shifts in the staking environment. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Gala...

May 19, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 61
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