

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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Oct 17, 2024 • 51min
Using Bitcoin Data to Predict Tops & Bottoms w/ Checkmate
Alex Thorn talks with James Check (CheckOnChain) about bitcoin network data, how to use onchain data to spot market tops and bottoms, and what the fundamentals tell us about the state of the Bitcoin market today. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.** Mentioned during the episodeCheck On Chain www.checkonchain.comAlex & James panel at Bitcoin 2024 (“End of the 4-year Cycle?”)https://youtu.be/BWMO9VfY6FcThis episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 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 www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Oct 16, 2024 • 26min
HONG KONG TAPES: Chris Yu (SignalPlus)
From Galaxy's Hong Kong headquarters, Alex talks with Chris Yu (SignalPlus) about the Bitcoin options market, the need for tooling to support advanced trading, and the future of onchain structured products.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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/