Galaxy Brains

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/

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.

Alex Thorn (Galaxy) talks with crypto and social media lawyer Preston Byrne (Byrne & Storm) about the Telegram CEO charges, free speech in America, and much more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, Aug 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 the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Alex Thorn talks with Luca Prosperi (M^0) about stablecoin designs, markets, and futures. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, Aug 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 purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Alex Thorn talks with Ritchie Torres (D-NY) about bitcoin, crypto, and blockchain and how Democrats can lead on this issue. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, Aug 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 purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Alex Thorn talks to Willem Schroé, founder and CEO of Botanix Labs, about their new type of Bitcoin L2. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, Aug 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/

In our final special edition episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn welcomes back Casey Rodamor, a prominent Bitcoin developer known for his work on inscriptions and ordinals. They delve into Casey’s contributions to Bitcoin’s technology landscape and his latest venture—a cutting-edge file-sharing project. The conversation covers the evolution of digital art, Bitcoin L2 developments, and explores the technicalities and future impacts of innovations on Bitcoin and beyond.This episode was recorded on Friday, July 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/

In our fifth special edition episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn meets with Christian Catalini, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Lightspark. Alex and Christian discuss the evolution and future of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Christian shares his journey from his early days at MIT and Facebook to co-founding Lightspark, revealing how they aim to harness Bitcoin to revolutionize global money movement. Tune in to learn more about why Lightspark bets big on Bitcoin’s scalability through the Lightning Network and how they envision transforming financial transactions worldwide. This episode was recorded on Thursday, July 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/

In our fourth special edition episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn talks with Craig Warmke, co-author of “Resistance Money” and a philosophy professor deeply engaged with Bitcoin’s ethical dimensions. The conversation dives into the philosophical underpinnings that support Bitcoin as a form of “resistance money.” Craig explains why a philosophical approach is crucial to understanding Bitcoin’s impact and its potential to offer solutions for those marginalized by traditional financial systems.This episode was recorded on Friday, July 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/

In our third special episode of Galaxy Brains, recoded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn speaks with Dylan LeClair, Institutional Lead at Bitcoin Magazine, and Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet. They explore the MicroStrategy playbook and discuss the evolving political and economic landscape surrounding Bitcoin. The conversation delves into the significant role Bitcoin plays in corporate strategies and its growing influence in national and global arenas.This episode was recorded on Friday, July 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 Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/