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Galaxy Brains
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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NASHVILLE TAPES: Steven Lubka
In our second special episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn sits down with Steven Lubka, Head of Swan Private. Steven…
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NASHVILLE TAPES: Harry Sudock
In this special episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn chats with Harry Sudock, Chief Strategy Officer at GRIID…
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The Bitcoin Election w/ David Bailey (Bitcoin Magazine)
Alex Thorn talks with David Bailey, founder and CEO of BTC Inc (Bitcoin Magazine) about the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville. Alex also talks with Beimnet…
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Building a Bitcoin Brokerage w/ Alex Leishman (River)
Alex Thorn talks to River founder and CEO Alex Leishman about building a bitcoin-only brokerage, building your own custody and wallet, operating on the…
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Securing Your Assets Today & Tomorrow w/ Lior Lamesh
Alex Thorn talks with GK8 co-founder and CEO Lior Lamesh about institutional custody, cybersecurity, and tokenization. This episode was recorded on Wednesday…
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From the Commodity Pit to the Crypto Peak w/ Jason Urban
Alex Thorn talks with Jason Urban, head of trading at Galaxy, about market developments, the maturation of the crypto industry, and what Galaxy would be like…
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Uncovering Crypto Alpha w/ Chris Rhine
Alex Thorn talks with Chris Rhine (Galaxy Asset Management) about his liquid crypto funds, the possible impact of Ethereum ETFs, what it’s like advising the…
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Media, Memes, and Machinations w/ Mike Dudas
Alex Thorn talks with Mike Dudas (6th Man Ventures) about his investments in Solana memecoin tech, his views on Washington politics, and what really happened…
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Crypto’s Biggest Troll w/ Gwart
Alex Thorn talks with notorious, hilarious, and insightful Crypto Twitter personality Gwart about bitcoin, the usefulness of blockchains, and whether tokens…
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AI Will Displace Every Job w/ Nic Carter
Alex Thorn talks with Nic Carter (Castle Island Ventures) about stablecoins, how artificial intelligence is bigger and more disruptive than everyone believes…
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Markets Are Shifting w/ Beimnet Abebe
Alex Thorn talks about the shift in crypto politics, persistent inflation, and Ethereum ETPs. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. ++ Follow…
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SEC Unexpectedly Expedites ETH ETF w/ Eric Balchunas
Alex Thorn talks with Eric Balchunas (Bloomberg Intelligence) about the SEC moving forward on Ethereum spot ETF applications after months of radio silence, as…
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Where Crypto Goes Next w/ Mike Novogratz
Alex Thorn talks with Galaxy founder and CEO Mike Novogratz about Galaxy earnings, crypto market cycles, macro data, and politics. This episode was recorded on…
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Why Stablecoins Make Sense w/ Austin Campbell
Alex Thorn talks with Austin Campbell (Columbia Business School) about stablecoins and regulation in the US. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy…
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Bitcoin Fees & Governance w/ Murch (Chaincode)
Alex Thorn talks with Murch from Chaincode Labs, a self-described "mempool weatherman" who is well-known for his research into Bitcoin transaction fees, the…
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Bitcoin Mining After the Halving w/ Brian Wright (Galaxy)
Alex Thorn talks with Brian Wright, co-head of Bitcoin Mining at Galaxy, about the halving, transaction fees, Runes & Ordinals, and more. Alex also talks with…
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Bitcoin Cycles and Halvings w/ Sam Callahan (Swan)
Alex Thorn talks with Sam Callahan, Senior Analyst at Swan, about bitcoin price cycles, the bitcoin halving, macro conditions, and stablecoin regulations. Alex…
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Mr. Satoshi Goes to Washington w/ Tyler Williams
Alex Thorn talks with Tyler Williams, head of public policy at Galaxy, about the state of affairs in Washington regarding national politics, bitcoin and crypto…
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Making Bitcoin Magical w/ Rijndael (Taproot Wizards)
Alex Thorn talks with Rijndael (@rot13maxi), CTO of Taproot Wizards, about the future of bitcoin, its upgrade process and proposals, and the Taproot Wizards…
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Blockspace as a Commodity w/ Will Nuelle
Alex Thorn talks with Will Nuelle (Galaxy Ventures) about blockspace, new types of blockchain technology, and the state of crypto VC. Alex also talks with…
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Unpacking the Crypto “Cycle” w/ Quinn Thompson (Lekker Capital)
Alex Thorn talks with Quinn Thompson, former head of markets at Maple Finance and now founder of Lekker Capital. Alex and Quinn discuss cycles in crypto, near…
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How Crypto VC Will Evolve w/ Matt Walsh (Castle Island)
Alex talks with Castle Island founder and general partner Matt Walsh about crypto VC, growing up at Fidelity, and regulation: Alex also talks with Beimnet…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What DAOs are Getting Very Wrong w/ Michael Marcantonio
Alex talks with Michael Marcantonio (Galaxy) about the legal issues with NFTs, DAOs, and more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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Do You Own Your Crypto? w/ Sam Abbassi
Alex talks with Hoseki founder and CEO Sam Abbassi about proof of reserves, custody, and the future of bitcoin. Alex also talks with Beinnet Abebe (Galaxy…
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The Senate Bill Coming to Kill Crypto w/ Peter Van Valkenburgh
Alex talks with CoinCenter’s Director of Research Peter Van Valkenburgh about the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act and other issues regarding privacy…
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Urbit is the New Internet w/ Christian Langalis
Alex talks with “Bitcoin Sign Guy” Christian Langalis about Bitcoin, Urbit, and more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This…
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Bitcoin Culture Clash w/ Pete Rizzo
Alex talks with Bitcoin Magazine Editor Pete Rizzo about the past, present and future of bitcoin culture, as well as the evolving crypto media landscape. Alex…
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CZ Pleads Guilty w/ Beimnet Abebe
In this Thanksgiving episode, Alex talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets, Argentina’s presidential election, and CZ’s guilty plea in U.S…
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What's Happening With Solana? w/ Lucas Tcheyan
Alex talks with Lucas Tcheyan (Galaxy Research) about Solana technical developments, applications, and community. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy…
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*LIVE* Galaxy Brains x On the Brink @ Pubkey NYC (Nov. 9, 2023)
Galaxy Brains joins forces with Castle Island’s “On the Brink” hosts Nic Carter & Matt Walsh for a joint live podcast at PubKey NYC. Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy…
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SBF is Cooked. What’s Next? w/ David Z. Morris
Alex talks with longtime Bitcoiner and former CoinDesk columnist David Z. Morris (Flesh/Markets) about his observations inside the courtroom for Sam…
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The PROOF Act w/ Sens. Tillis & Hickenlooper’s Staff
Alex talks with Ryan Adam (Sen. Tillis - R-NC) and Naveen Parmar (Sen. Hickenlooper - D-CO) about the PROOF Act. Alex also talks about markets with Beimnet…
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Can Blockchains Scale with “Modularity”? w/ Christine Kim
Alex talks with Christine Kim (Galaxy Research) about the future of blockchain scaling. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the recent…
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The Mining Game Has Changed w/ Austin Storms
Alex talks with Galaxy Bitcoin Mining Co-Head Austin Storms about the innovative power strategies bitcoin miners employ, how renewables affect energy grids…
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Can DeFi Be Built on Bitcoin? w/ Tony Cai
Alex talks with Tony Cai (Atomic Finance) about building sound finance for sound money. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. And…
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Bitcoin Options Suggest Big Move Ahead w/ Kelly Greer
Alex talks with Galaxy Trading VP Kelly Greer about the fascinating and dislocated Bitcoin options market. Alex also talks with Galaxy Head of Regulatory…
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The Rise of Crypto Data & Analytics w/ Lucas Nuzzi
Alex talks with Lucas Nuzzi (CoinMetrics) about the evolution and growing importance of data analysis in crypto markets. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe…
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Why Coinbase is Adding Bitcoin’s Lightning Network w/ Viktor Bunin
Alex talks with Viktor Bunin (Coinbase) about crypto’s value proposition, the future of crypto infrastructure, and why Coinbase is adding support for Bitcoin’s…
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The Biggest Things in Crypto w/ Galaxy Research
Alex talks with all the members of Galaxy Research about bitcoin, ethereum, solana, ordinals, real-world assets, L2s, crypto + AI, and more. Alex also talks…
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How Bitcoin is Changing Electrical Grids w/ Blake King (Galaxy Mining)
Alex talks with Blake King (Galaxy Mining) about bitcoin mining and electricity. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This…
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James Seyffart (Bloomberg) on Bitcoin ETFs
Alex talks with Bloomberg Intelligence ETF Analyst James Seyffart about the outcome of Grayscale v. SEC and what it means for the prospects of a spot Bitcoin…
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Trey Aslanian on Crypto Markets & Narratives
Alex talks with Trey Aslanian (Galaxy Trading) about recent crypto technology and market news. Alex also talks macro with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading). This…
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Will Foxley on Bitcoin & Crypto Media
Alex talks with Will Foxley (The Mining Pod) about bitcoin culture, mining, and the present and future of crypto media. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe…
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Marty Bent (TFTC) on the Power of Bitcoin
Alex talks with Marty Bent (Tales from the Crypt, Rabbit Hole Recap, Ten31) about bitcoin’s unique properties. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy…
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Matt Cutler (Blocknative) on Ethereum Infrastructure & Development
Alex and Christine Kim (Galaxy Research) talk with Blocknative CEO Matt Cutler about Ethereum, MEV, development, and governance. Alex also talks with Beimnet…
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Adam Zarazinski (Inca Digital) on Crypto Surveillance & Crime
Alex talks with Adam Zarazinski, CEO of Inca Digital, about detecting crypto fraud and crime, and the national security implications of crypto. Alex also talks…
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Harry Sudock (GRIID) on Bitcoin Mining & Electrical Grids
Alex talks with Harry Sudock, CSO at Griid (griid.com) and partner at Bitcoin Park (bitcoinpark.co), about bitcoin mining and its electricity consumption…
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Tim Grant (Galaxy) on Europe and Beyond
Alex talks with Tim Grant, Galaxy’s Head of EMEA, about crypto adoption and regulation in international markets. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy…
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Dennis Pourteaux (Pourteaux.xyz) on Bitcoin & Institutions
Alex talks with Pourteaux (Pourteaux.xyz) about Bitcoin culture, doomerism, and institutions. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. ++ Follow…
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Nick Neuman (Casa) on Self-Custody
Alex talks with Casa CEO & Co-Founder Nick Neuman about bitcoin and ether self-custody. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This…
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Ram Ahluwalia (Lumida) on Crypto Self Regulation
Alex talks with Ram Ahluwalia (Lumida Wealth) about how a properly regulated crypto future could look in the US. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June…