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Oct 15, 2024 • 26min

HONG KONG TAPES: Zhang Bing (Avenir Crypto)

From Galaxy's Hong Kong headquarters, Alex talks with Zhang Bing (Avenir Crypto) about building a full scale crypto conglomerate from scratch, investing in early fund managers, and Avenir's birth from the capital of one of Huobi's original founders.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 25, 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-podcast/
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Oct 14, 2024 • 28min

SINGAPORE TAPES: Arthur0x (DeFiance)

From the Token2049 conference in Singapore, Alex talks with Arthur Cheong (DeFiance Capital) about the current state and future of DeFi, trends in crypto, and why Asia is a hub for the blockchain industry.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 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 Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/
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Oct 10, 2024 • 28min

The State of the Economy w/ Beimnet Abebe

Alex Thorn talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about wealth inequality, the state and effects of the presidential election on the economy, and what it means for bitcoin.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 8, 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-podcast/
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Oct 9, 2024 • 29min

SINGAPORE TAPES: Alex Svanevik (Nansen)

From the Token2049 conference in Singapore, Alex Thorn talks with Alex Svanevik (Nansen) about blockchain data, AI and blockchains, and the growth of Singapore as a crypto hub.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 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 Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/
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Oct 8, 2024 • 37min

SINGAPORE TAPES: Joe McCann (Asymmetric)

From the Token2049 conference in Singapore, Alex Thorn talks with Joe McCann, co-founder of Asymmetric, about Solana's outperformance, putting culture on coins, and the future of Web3.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 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 Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/
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Oct 3, 2024 • 59min

Digital ID is the Big Unlock w/ Yat Siu (Animoca)

Alex Thorn talks with Animoca Brands founder and chairman Yat Siu about the metaverse (is it back?), investing in crypto, and why digital identity is the next great frontier that will bring real world value to blockchains.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 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”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/
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Sep 26, 2024 • 31min

Expanding the Galaxy in Asia with John Cahill

Alex Thorn talks with John Cahill, Galaxy’s COO in Asia, about the enormous energy, interest, and demand for bitcoin and crypto across the region. They also share impressions from the recent Token2049 and Solana Breakpoint conferences in Singapore. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 25, 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-podcast/
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Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 6min

Bitcoin and the Future of DeFi w/ Dan Held

Alex Thorn talks with Dan Held from Asymmetric Bitcoin DeFi Venture Fund about DeFi on Bitcoin, changes in Bitcoin culture, and the future of crypto broadly. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the Fed’s first rate cut in 3 years and what it means for markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 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 disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/
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Sep 12, 2024 • 21min

What is Trump’s World Liberty Financial w/ Thad Pinakiewicz

Alex Thorn (Galaxy Research) talks with Thad Pinakiewicz (Galaxy Research) about the new defi application backed by the Trump family. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 11, 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-podcast/
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Sep 5, 2024 • 38min

The State of Crypto w/ Alex Thorn

Join Alex Thorn, a crypto investing and technology researcher from Galaxy Research, as he dives into the current cryptocurrency landscape. He discusses the skepticism surrounding DeFi's integration with traditional finance and the factors contributing to cautious investor sentiment. Alex also highlights the rise of stablecoins, the impact of political uncertainties on the market, and the evolution of crypto from 2021 hype to today's dynamics. Explore the exciting potential of crypto gaming and upcoming developments that might reshape the industry.

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