

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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Mar 7, 2024 • 55min
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 its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 1min
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 the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 6min
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 purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 3min
What DAOs are Getting Very Wrong w/ Michael Marcantonio
Legal issues with NFTs and DAOs discussed with Michael Marcantonio. Topics include smart contracts, NFT licensing, tokenization, bankruptcies in crypto, and the future of blockchains in the legal industry.

Feb 8, 2024 • 40min
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 disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Feb 1, 2024 • 44min
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 its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Jan 25, 2024 • 51min
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”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 2min
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 informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Jan 11, 2024 • 45min
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 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/

Dec 28, 2023 • 39min
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.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/