

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.
Episodes
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Jun 16, 2023 • 1h 3min
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 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/

Jun 9, 2023 • 60min
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 affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Jun 2, 2023 • 49min
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 purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

May 26, 2023 • 51min
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/5dgTrW8dH9sThis 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 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/

May 19, 2023 • 34min
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 (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

May 12, 2023 • 41min
Steve Kurz (Galaxy) on Opportunities in Crypto
Alex sits down with Steve Kurz, Galaxy’s Head of Asset Management, to talk about GAM’s partnerships, opportunities in crypto, and Galaxy history. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets and macro.Check out the new report from Galaxy Research “Watch This Space,” an overview and exposition of trends to watch in the crypto ecosystem: https://www.galaxy.com/research/insights/wts/Contribute to #CryptoMurph to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation here:https://impact.navysealfoundation.org/campaign/support-crypto-murph-2023/c483326This episode was recorded on Tuesday, May 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 LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

May 5, 2023 • 45min
Dan Held on Bitcoin History & Culture
Alex sits down with Dan Held, longtime Bitcoin advocate, to discuss the history of bitcoin and bitcoin markets, and evolutions in bitcoin culture. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets and the Fed’s rate hike decision.This episode was recorded on Tuesday, April 13 and May 3, 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-brains-podcast/

Apr 28, 2023 • 1h
Nick Hansen (Luxor) on Bitcoin Infrastructure
Alex talks with Nick Hansen (Luxor) about bitcoin, mining pools, ordinals, and culture. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Tuesday, April 13 and 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”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Apr 21, 2023 • 42min
Christine Kim (Galaxy) on Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade
Alex talks with Christine Kim (Galaxy Research) about Ethereum’s Shanghai and Capella upgrades and random crypto news. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Tuesday, April 19, 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-brains-podcast/

Apr 14, 2023 • 1h 12min
Udi Wertheimer on Bitcoin & Taproot Wizards
Alex talks with Udi Wertheimer, longtime bitcoin advocate, and critic about Taproot Wizards, the bitcoin ordinal project that mined the largest block in bitcoin history. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Tuesday, April 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 its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/