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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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69:48

Nakamoto’s Next Phase with David Bailey

Galaxy Brains ·

2026/03/19

Alex Thorn talks with Nakamoto CEO David Bailey about its acquisition of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management. The acquisition brings Bitcoin Magazine and The Bitcoin Conference under Nakamoto’s roof, making Nakamoto one of the first bitcoin treasury companies to acquire operating businesses. Alex and David also discuss the Trump Administration’s bitcoin and crypto policies and preview the upcoming Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas this April. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe about markets, Fed policy,

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63:12

The Great Convergence of Crypto & TradFi w/ Alex Thorn

Galaxy Brains ·

2026/03/12

Alex Thorn delivers a deep monologue about the state of institutional adoption of cryptos and blockchains. He discusses the tension between the banks’ and brokerages’ efforts to add crypto connectivity while their trade groups (BPI, ABA, ICBA) simultaneously oppose crypto institutional adoption and regulatory and legislative actions on multiple fronts. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about oil and commodity markets, equities, and (crucially) what the market reaction to UAP

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61:23

Comparing Today to Bear Markets of the Past with Dan...

Galaxy Brains ·

2026/03/05

Alex Thorn talks with Dan Matuszewski (CMS Holdings) about the state of the market, how it compares to prior Bitcoin bear markets, prediction markets, perps, policy, and more. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about geopolitics, market impacts, and why he’s near-term bullish on BTC.Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on

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73:37

Will Agent Swarms Price the Future on Prediction...

Galaxy Brains ·

2026/02/26

Alex Thorn talks with Zack Pokorny (Galaxy Research) about crypto lending markets, DAO and AI agents having issues with legal personhood, prediction markets and what rulemaking might say about insider information and market manipulation, and Coinbase’s announcement that their Ethereum L2 Base is leaving the Optimism Superchain. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about market risks from AI anxiety and geopolitical tensions.Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial

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77:04

The Banks are Wrong on Stablecoin Yield with Omid...

Galaxy Brains ·

2026/02/19

Alex Thorn talks to Omid Malekan, blockchain professor at Columbia Business School, about stablecoins and the CLARITY Act. Alex and Omid discuss the bank lobby’s current negotiating position and argue that the fears of deposit flight or a negative impact on credit creation by yield-bearing stablecoins are overblown at best and disingenuous at worst. Alex also talks to Galaxy Trading’s Beimnet Abebe about bitcoin markets, macro conditions, and geopolitical concerns.Past performance is not

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58:51

Crypto Policy & The Future of Multicoin with Greg...

Galaxy Brains ·

2026/02/12

Alex Thorn talks with Multicoin Capital General Counsel Greg Xethalis about crypto legislation and policy, the CLARITY Act, the future of Multicoin Capital, and the “Vanderbilt Mafia” at the top of financial services policymaking in Washington. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about bitcoin price action, the impact of AI on jobs, and growing uncertainty in markets.Past performance is not indicative of future results. Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial

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28:54

State of the Bitcoin Bear Market with Beimnet Abebe

Galaxy Brains ·

2026/02/05

Alex Thorn talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about his bearish near-term bitcoin thesis, the stock market wobbling, and tricky macro conditions.Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterparties. Galaxy also provides services to vehicles that invest in BTC. If the value of such assets increases, those vehicles

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67:23

Bitcoin Mining vs. AI w/ Will Foxley

Galaxy Brains ·

2026/01/29

Alex Thorn talks with Will Foxley (Blockspace) about their conferences OP_NEXT and bitcoin development. Alex and Will also talk about crypto media and the supposed threat to bitcoin from quantum computers. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the results of the Federal Reserve Open Markets Committee meeting, interest rates. and the degrading investment environment.Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and

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47:03

Zero Knowledge & Quantum w/ Eli Ben-Sasson

Galaxy Brains ·

2026/01/22

Alex Thorn talks with Starkware CEO & Co-Founder and Zcash Co-Founder Eli Ben-Sasson about blockchain scaling, zero-knowledge proofs, DeFi, and the potential for quantum computing to threaten blockchain security. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about Greenland, debt markets, and bitcoin price action.Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC) and Zcash (ZEC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling Bitcoin and Zcash, including hedging

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60:06

Crypto Market Structure Bill Hits Roadblocks with...

Galaxy Brains ·

2026/01/15

Alex Thorn talks with Alex Sternhell (Sternhell Group) and Chris Maneval (PFS), two very connected Washington policy consultants, about the prospects for the crypto market structure bill. The three discuss timelines, the likelihoods of different scenarios, and the impact on crypto in America. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about inflation and markets.Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling

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32:12

Assessing Bitcoin Market Conditions with Beimnet Abebe

Galaxy Brains ·

2026/01/08

Alex Thorn talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets, macro and economic data, and bitcoin price predictions.Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling Bitcoin (BTC), including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterparties. Galaxy also provides services to vehicles that invest in Bitcoin (BTC). If the value of such assets increases, those vehicles may

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41:48

2026 is a Year for Building with Mike Novogratz

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/12/24

Alex Thorn talks to Galaxy CEO and Founder Mike Novogratz about 2026 predictions for bitcoin, crypto, and artificial intelligence. Mike offers his views on macro, crypto markets, tokenization and real-world assets, monetary policy, and the impact of artificial intelligence on labor markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling Bitcoin (BTC), including

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96:05

Michael Saylor & The Ultimate Bitcoin Strategy

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/12/18

Alex Thorn talks to Strategy Chairman and Founder Michael Saylor at his home in Miami. Thorn and Saylor discuss Strategy’s evolution into a digital credit issuer, the future of digital banking, the overlap of bitcoin and AI, and Michael’s impact on markets. The two also take stock of changes to government, markets, and Strategy in the year since Michael previously appeared on Galaxy Brains in December 2024. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, December 16. Participants, along with Galaxy

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56:18

Tokens, DeFi, and Lending with Zack Pokorny

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/12/11

Alex Thorn talks with Galaxy Research’s Zack Pokorny about evolutions in token design, the primacy and resiliency of DeFi in crypto credit markets, and the future blockchain infrastructure adoption. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about cracks in the macro landscape and their impact on bitcoin, gold, and the dollar.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 9, 2025. Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages

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67:17

Pubkey’s Place in Bitcoin Culture with Thomas Pacchia

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/12/04

Alex Thorn talks with Pubkey founder Thomas Pacchia about the opening of Pubkey DC, bitcoin culture, and the future of bitcoin. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets and bitcoin price targets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 5, 2025. Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling Bitcoin (BTC), including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf

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51:15

Defending Free Speech on the Web with Preston Byrne

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/11/26

Alex Thorn talks with Preston Byrne (Arkham Intel, Byrne Storm) about the United Kingdom’s attempts to enforce the “Online Safety Act” on American companies, the need for the 1st Amendment to defend against censorship, and the future of the internet in an increasingly fractured world. Alex and Preston also discuss on-chain analytics and the growth of blockchain information providers.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 25, 2025. Participants, along with Galaxy Digital, hold a

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34:15

Navigating the Bitcoin Bear Market with Beimnet Abebe

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/11/20

Alex Thorn talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about whether or not Bitcoin is in a bear market. Beimnet shares his downside price targets, provides insight into economic data and trends, and explains how the Fed’s action or inaction will affect markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Participants, along with Galaxy Digital, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Microstrategy, Ripple, and Solana. Galaxy Digital regularly engages in buying and selling

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55:42

What Comes After Crypto with Anthony Pompliano

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/11/13

Alex Thorn talks with Anthony Pompliano — entrepreneur, investor, and founder of ProCap Financial and Silvia — about Bitcoin’s evolution since the FTX collapse and the transition from “crypto” to mainstream finance. They discuss the convergence of traditional and digital markets through tokenization, the rise of AI-driven financial tools, and how Bitcoin fits into a tokenized future.Plus, Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) joins to analyze Bitcoin’s struggle to hold 100K, key technical supports, and

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66:33

Animoca’s Bet on AI and Altcoins with Yat Siu

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/11/06

Alex talks with Yat Siu, chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands, about Animoca’s plans to list in the U.S. market, its prolific venture investing, and Yat’s vision for AI and crypto. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about bitcoin’s prospects and macro backdrop for risk assets for the rest of the year.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Galaxy Digital holds a financial interest in companies included in this report, including Animoca Brands. Galaxy

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48:48

Solving America’s Problems with Anthony Scaramucci

Galaxy Brains ·

2025/10/30

Alex Thorn talks with Anthony Scaramucci, Founder of SkyBridge Capital and the SALT Conference, about the structural challenges facing the U.S. economy and how Bitcoin and digital assets could help address them. They discuss Scaramucci’s perspective on fiscal policy, inequality, and American competitiveness, as well as his experience in the Trump White House, his relationship with Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), and his time on the television show Special Forces. Plus, Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading)

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