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.
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.
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2/1/2024 • 43 minutes, 36 seconds
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.
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1/25/2024 • 50 minutes, 30 seconds
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.
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1/18/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 8 seconds
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.
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1/11/2024 • 44 minutes, 42 seconds
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.
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12/28/2023 • 39 minutes, 8 seconds
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 Trading) about markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
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12/21/2023 • 45 minutes, 59 seconds
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 and crypto. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets and macro.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
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12/14/2023 • 51 minutes, 40 seconds
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 episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
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12/7/2023 • 50 minutes, 53 seconds
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 also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
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11/30/2023 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 17 seconds
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. federal court.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 21, 2023.
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11/23/2023 • 28 minutes, 36 seconds
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 Trading) about markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
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11/16/2023 • 48 minutes
*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 Trading) and James Seyffart (Bloomberg Intelligence) join to talk markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 9, 2023.
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11/15/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 18 seconds
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 Bankman-Fried’s trial and other thoughts from his time covering crypto for the last 10 years. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
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11/9/2023 • 59 minutes, 5 seconds
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 Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
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11/2/2023 • 36 minutes, 47 seconds
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 Bitcoin price action and markets generally.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
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