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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

From the Commodity Pit to the Crypto Peak w/ Jason Urban

Alex Thorn talks with Jason Urban, head of trading at Galaxy, about market developments, the maturation of the crypto industry, and what Galaxy would be like if commodities were still exchanged in the Chicago trading pits. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein...

Jul 04, 202444 min

Uncovering Crypto Alpha w/ Chris Rhine

Alex Thorn talks with Chris Rhine (Galaxy Asset Management) about his liquid crypto funds, the possible impact of Ethereum ETFs, what it’s like advising the FTX estate, and much more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. ++ 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 Di...

Jun 27, 20241 hr

Media, Memes, and Machinations w/ Mike Dudas

Alex Thorn talks with Mike Dudas (6th Man Ventures) about his investments in Solana memecoin tech, his views on Washington politics, and what really happened at The Block after FTX. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. ++ 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 Digi...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 2 min

Crypto’s Biggest Troll w/ Gwart

Alex Thorn talks with notorious, hilarious, and insightful Crypto Twitter personality Gwart about bitcoin, the usefulness of blockchains, and whether tokens really have value. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about CPI, the FOMC meeting, and markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. ++ 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 ...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 2 min

AI Will Displace Every Job w/ Nic Carter

Alex Thorn talks with Nic Carter (Castle Island Ventures) about stablecoins, how artificial intelligence is bigger and more disruptive than everyone believes, Consensus 2024 in Austin, and Nic’s budding karate career. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 4, 2024. ++ 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 ...

Jun 06, 20241 hr 17 min

Markets Are Shifting w/ Beimnet Abebe

Alex Thorn talks about the shift in crypto politics, persistent inflation, and Ethereum ETPs. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. ++ 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-brains...

May 30, 202418 min

SEC Unexpectedly Expedites ETH ETF w/ Eric Balchunas

Alex Thorn talks with Eric Balchunas (Bloomberg Intelligence) about the SEC moving forward on Ethereum spot ETF applications after months of radio silence, as well as how the political climate appears to be shifting in crypto’s favor. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information conta...

May 23, 202455 min

Where Crypto Goes Next w/ Mike Novogratz

Alex Thorn talks with Galaxy founder and CEO Mike Novogratz about Galaxy earnings, crypto market cycles, macro data, and politics. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. ++ 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 ww...

May 16, 202447 min

Why Stablecoins Make Sense w/ Austin Campbell

Alex Thorn talks with Austin Campbell (Columbia Business School) about stablecoins and regulation in the US. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 9, 2024. ++ 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 informatio...

May 09, 20241 hr 20 min

Bitcoin Fees & Governance w/ Murch (Chaincode)

Alex Thorn talks with Murch from Chaincode Labs, a self-described "mempool weatherman" who is well-known for his research into Bitcoin transaction fees, the "mempool," and bitcoin development. Much was also just added as a BIP editor, a maintainer of the repository of Bitcoin improvement proposals. They discuss the future fee environment in light of the recent halving, as well as the future of Bitcoin development. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the Federal Reserve's FO...

May 02, 20241 hr 9 min

Bitcoin Mining After the Halving w/ Brian Wright (Galaxy)

Alex Thorn talks with Brian Wright, co-head of Bitcoin Mining at Galaxy, about the halving, transaction fees, Runes & Ordinals, and more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. Alex raps with Captain Youth (@elcaptainyouth) about Bitcoin. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. ++ 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 provide...

Apr 25, 202448 min

Bitcoin Cycles and Halvings w/ Sam Callahan (Swan)

Alex Thorn talks with Sam Callahan, Senior Analyst at Swan, about bitcoin price cycles, the bitcoin halving, macro conditions, and stablecoin regulations. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe from Galaxy Trading about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. ++ 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...

Apr 18, 202452 min

Mr. Satoshi Goes to Washington w/ Tyler Williams

Alex Thorn talks with Tyler Williams, head of public policy at Galaxy, about the state of affairs in Washington regarding national politics, bitcoin and crypto policy, and the upcoming election. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. ++ 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 ...

Apr 11, 202432 min

Making Bitcoin Magical w/ Rijndael (Taproot Wizards)

Alex Thorn talks with Rijndael (@rot13maxi), CTO of Taproot Wizards, about the future of bitcoin, its upgrade process and proposals, and the Taproot Wizards roadmap. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. ++ 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 ...

Apr 04, 20241 hr 23 min

Blockspace as a Commodity w/ Will Nuelle

Alex Thorn talks with Will Nuelle (Galaxy Ventures) about blockspace, new types of blockchain technology, and the state of crypto VC. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 14, 2024. ++ 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 Dig...

Mar 28, 202444 min

Unpacking the Crypto “Cycle” w/ Quinn Thompson (Lekker Capital)

Alex Thorn talks with Quinn Thompson, former head of markets at Maple Finance and now founder of Lekker Capital. Alex and Quinn discuss cycles in crypto, near term price predictions, and what the future of markets will look like. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 14, 2024. ++ 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 an...

Mar 21, 202439 min

How Crypto VC Will Evolve w/ Matt Walsh (Castle Island)

Alex talks with Castle Island founder and general partner Matt Walsh about crypto VC, growing up at Fidelity, and regulation: Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. ++ 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”) s...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 5 min

Bitcoin ZK-Rollups Are Coming w/ Orkun Kilic (Chainway)

Alex talks with Orkun Kilic (Chainway) about Citrea, the first zk-rollup L2 on Bitcoin and the future of composability on the world’s most valuable blockchain. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. ++ 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 i...

Mar 07, 202455 min

USA Capital Markets Need Innovation w/ Hester Peirce

Alex talks with current SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce about regulation, innovation, and capitalism. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. ++ 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 ...

Feb 29, 20241 hr 1 min

Building a Tradfi Crypto Exchange w/ John Palmer (Cboe Digital)

Alex talks with John Palmer, President of Cboe Digital, about the intersection of traditional finance and crypto. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe about markets. This episode was recorded on Monday, February 21, 2024. ++ 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 purpo...

Feb 22, 20241 hr 6 min

What DAOs are Getting Very Wrong w/ Michael Marcantonio

Alex talks with Michael Marcantonio (Galaxy) about the legal issues with NFTs, DAOs, and more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Monday, February 14, 2024. ++ 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 purpose...

Feb 15, 20241 hr 3 min

Can America Survive? w/ Rep. Tom Emmer

Alex talks Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), Majority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives. Alex also celebrates the 100th episode of Galaxy Brains. This episode was recorded on Monday, February 5, 2024. ++ 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 dis...

Feb 08, 202440 min

Bitcoin is a Cheat Code for Businesses Worldwide w/ Peter McCormack

Alex talks with Peter McCormack (What Bitcoin Did / Real Bedford FC) about running the biggest bitcoin podcast and being the ‘Ted Lasso’ of Bitcoin. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets and macro. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, January 12, 2024. ++ 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 ...

Feb 01, 202444 min

The Game Will Change w/ Dan Matuszewski (CMS)

Alex talks with Dan Matuszewski (CMS Holdings) about changes to crypto market infrastructure and new narratives in 2024. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. ++ 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”) sole...

Jan 25, 202451 min

Why Privacy Matters w/ Jameson Lopp (Casa)

Alex talks with bitcoin OG Jameson Lopp (Casa) about privacy, bitcoin technology, and bitcoin culture. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. ++ 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 information...

Jan 18, 20241 hr 2 min

Bitcoin ETFs Finally Launch w/ Eric Balchunas (Bloomberg)

Alex talks with Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas about the launch of Bitcoin ETFs. Alex also talks with Steve Kurz, head of Galaxy Asset Management about Galaxy’s partnership with Invesco. Beimnet Abebe from Galaxy Trading joins to talk markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. ++ 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 ...

Jan 11, 202445 min

Is Crypto Back? w/ Mike Novogratz

Alex talks with Galaxy founder & CEO Mike Novogratz about the wild year crypto had in 2023 and what to expect next year. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 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”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www...

Dec 28, 202339 min

Do You Own Your Crypto? w/ Sam Abbassi

Alex talks with Hoseki founder and CEO Sam Abbassi about proof of reserves, custody, and the future of bitcoin. Alex also talks with Beinnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 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”) solely for i...

Dec 21, 202346 min

The Senate Bill Coming to Kill Crypto w/ Peter Van Valkenburgh

Alex talks with CoinCenter’s Director of Research Peter Van Valkenburgh about the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act and other issues regarding privacy and crypto. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets and macro. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 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 Dig...

Dec 14, 202352 min

Urbit is the New Internet w/ Christian Langalis

Alex talks with “Bitcoin Sign Guy” Christian Langalis about Bitcoin, Urbit, and more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 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...

Dec 07, 202351 min
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