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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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72:10

Nothing Stops This Train with Lyn Alden

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/08/14

Alex Thorn talks with investment strategist Lyn Alden about the macro and policy backdrop, where bitcoin fits in the macro stack, and how to position in a world of uncertainty and growing bitcoin adoption. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about BTC and ETH performance, rates and employment numbers, and the Federal Reserve.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, August 14, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research

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67:47

Crypto PR is Hard w/ Aubrey Strobel

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/08/07

Alex Thorn talks with Aubrey Strobel from Halcyon, a Communications and PR agency that focus on companies working in bitcoin, AI, and stablecoins, about all the Coinbase faux pas and other screw ups in crypto. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading, about markets, employment, the Fed, and the national debt.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to

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59:02

Bitcoin Will Retire Your Bloodline with Udi Wertheimer

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/07/31

Alex Thorn talks to Udi Wertheimer (Taproot Wizards) about the state of the bitcoin bull market, predictions of bitcoin price, treasury companies, bitcoin development, and much more. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the FOMC meeting, Fed independence, and predictions on crypto markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more

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79:40

Stablecoins are Narrow Banks with Nic Carter

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/07/24

Alex Thorn talks with Nic Carter (Castle Island Ventures) about crypto data companies, stablecoins and their forthcoming impact on the banking system, and whether AI is going to make it impossible for young people to write or think critically. They also discuss energy demands of AI, industry and labor disruption, and what the near term future looks like. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. Alex and Beimnet also debate the importance and historical backdrop of the

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49:43

Bitcoin Flows at River with Alex Leishman

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/07/17

Alex Thorn talks with Alex Leishman (River) about building a bitcoin-only brokerage, how stablecoins interact with bitcoin, why small businesses are beginning to own BTC, the importance of Proof of Reserves, building with Bitcoin Core, and much more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about Jay Powell and the Federal Reserve’s independence.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research

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45:58

Bitcoin Treasury Companies with Jason Urban

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/07/10

Alex Thorn is joined by Jason Urban, Global Head of Trading at Galaxy, to break down the rise of crypto treasury companies and the evolving institutional crypto landscape. They discuss the explosion of publicly traded firms holding crypto assets, questions around systemic risk, and what sets these new vehicles apart from legacy players like MicroStrategy.Jason also shares insights on the growth of Galaxy’s trading and lending businesses, the role of tokenized securities in future capital

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44:08

Future of Blockchain Infrastructure with Zane Glauber...

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/07/03

Alex Thorn talks with Zane Glauber and Harry Austin (Galaxy Blockchain Infrastructure) about trends in blockchain technology, Galaxy’s staking business, on-chain governance, and more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe about the Big Beautiful Bill, bitcoin again approaching all-time highs, and increasing risk appetite.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 3, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more

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24:35

Bitcoin Policy Summit Takes Over DC with Matthew Pines

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/06/26

In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn records live from Washington, D.C., where he’s attending the third annual Bitcoin Policy Summit, hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI). He welcomes BPI Executive Director Matthew Pines to discuss the growth of the summit, Bitcoin’s evolving role in U.S. policy conversations, and key legislative efforts like the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act. They explore how Bitcoin intersects with national strategy, energy policy, and emerging technologies

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61:17

Politics of Crypto Legislation with Austin Campbell

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/06/19

Alex Thorn talks to Austin Campbell, NYU professor and founder of Zero Knowledge Consulting, about the passage of the GENIUS Act, prospects for market structure in the House, and what a tie-up between crypto and traditional finance means for both. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the Federal Reserve’s latest FOMC meeting, geopolitical risks affecting the market, and what the risk of stagflation means for markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 18,

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83:05

Life After Bitcoin with Peter McCormack

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/06/12

On this week’s episode of Galaxy Brains, Peter McCormack, Chairman of Real Bedford FC, joins Alex Thorn to reflect on his journey after What Bitcoin Did from local activism in Bedford to building a grassroots economic revival using Bitcoin. Peter discusses his legal battle with Craig Wright, the potential for Real Bedford to adopt a Bitcoin treasury strategy, and why localism, free speech, and economic reform are essential to reversing the UK’s decline.Plus, Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading)

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41:28

Should MicroStrategy Do Proof of Reserves? with Sam...

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/06/05

Alex Thorn talks with Sam Abbassi, founder of Bitcoin Proof of Reserves company Hoseki, about Michael Saylor’s comments on proof of reserve, the strategic bitcoin reserve, and bitcoin’s auditability. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe about economic data, inflation, the Federal Reserve, and markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! This podcast, and the

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41:55

The Philosophy of Bitcoin w/ Brad Rettler

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/05/22

Alex Thorn talks to Prof. Brad Rettler (University of Wyoming) about evaluating bitcoin through first principles and whether it’s a net positive or negative for the world. Brad also explains the Bitcoin Research Institute, a first-of-its-kind institution solely focused on producing academic grade research on Bitcoin. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about bitcoin’s new all-time high and pressure in fixed income markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 21,

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48:24

Galaxy’s Nasdaq Debut w/ Mike Novogratz

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/05/15

In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn is joined by Galaxy Founder and CEO Mike Novogratz for a wide-ranging conversation on markets, Bitcoin momentum, and the company’s upcoming Nasdaq listing. They discuss crypto’s recent drawdown and rebound, the rise of Bitcoin treasury strategies, macro headwinds and dollar risks, and how stablecoin legislation could bolster U.S. financial leadership. Mike also shares why Galaxy is doubling down on AI infrastructure, what it means for the future of the

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51:42

The DOJ’s Case Against Samourai Wallet w/ Zack Shapiro

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/05/08

Alex Thorn talks with Zack Shapiro, Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, about the criminal case against the developers of Samourai Wallet, a non-custodial Bitcoin privacy tool, and the case’s serious implications for bitcoin and crypto legality in the U.S. Alex also talks with Galaxy’s Head of U.S. Policy, Natalia Li, about the Senate’s stablecoin bill and its chances of passage. Finally, Alex talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the FOMC meeting, economic indicators, and

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82:48

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve w/ Matt Pines

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/05/01

Alex Thorn talks with Matt Pines (Bitcoin Policy Institute) about the strategic bitcoin reserve, bitbonds, and quantum attacks against bitcoin. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. ++ 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

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43:25

Galaxy Research’s First Governance Proposal With Zack...

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/04/24

In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn speaks with Zack Pokorny, Galaxy Research Associate, about MESA, Galaxy Research’s first-ever governance proposal. Designed to reduce Solana inflation through a more democratic voting framework, the proposal introduces multiple voting options rather than a binary outcome. Zack unpacks the motivation behind the proposal, compares it to SIMD-228, and explores how token emissions shape lending, staking, and yield dynamics across DeFi. Plus, Beimnet Abebe

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52:41

The State of Crypto Lending w/ Max Bareiss

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/04/17

Alex Thorn talks with Max Bareiss (Galaxy Lending) about the state of the bitcoin and crypto lending market. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. ++ 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

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42:03

Is the Bull Market Over? with James Check

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/04/10

Alex Thorn talks with James Check (Checkonchain) about the state of the bitcoin market. Alex and James discuss insights derived from onchain bitcoin data, what it tells us about bitcoin holder behavior, and what needs to change to build a base and move higher once again. Alex also talks with Connor Finemore (Galaxy Trading) about tariffs, treasuries, and trade wars.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research

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54:33

Kraken’s View of the Crypto World w/ Arjun Sethi

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/04/03

Alex Thorn talks with Arjun Sethi, GP at Tribe Capital and Co-CEO of Kraken, one of the world’s biggest and oldest crypto exchanges, about markets, regulatory shifts, and institutional adoption of bitcoin. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading), about markets, tariffs, and the U.S. economy in 2025.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the

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53:12

Future of Institutional Crypto Trading w/ Anton Katz

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/03/27

Alex Thorn talks with Anton Katz (Talos) about institutional crypto trading, adoption, and technology. Alex also talks with Connor Finemore (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. ++ 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

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