Galaxy Brains

Alex Thorn talks with Ritchie Torres (D-NY) about bitcoin, crypto, and blockchain and how Democrats can lead on this issue. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, Aug 14, 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...

Alex Thorn talks to Willem Schroé, founder and CEO of Botanix Labs, about their new type of Bitcoin L2. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, Aug 8, 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 Dig...

In our final special edition episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn welcomes back Casey Rodamor, a prominent Bitcoin developer known for his work on inscriptions and ordinals. They delve into Casey’s contributions to Bitcoin’s technology landscape and his latest venture—a cutting-edge file-sharing project. The conversation covers the evolution of digital art, B...

In our fifth special edition episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn meets with Christian Catalini, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Lightspark. Alex and Christian discuss the evolution and future of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Christian shares his journey from his early days at MIT and Facebook to co-founding Lightspark, revealing how they aim to...

In our fourth special edition episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn talks with Craig Warmke, co-author of “Resistance Money” and a philosophy professor deeply engaged with Bitcoin’s ethical dimensions. The conversation dives into the philosophical underpinnings that support Bitcoin as a form of “resistance money.” Craig explains why a philosophical approach is...

In our third special episode of Galaxy Brains, recoded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn speaks with Dylan LeClair, Institutional Lead at Bitcoin Magazine, and Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet. They explore the MicroStrategy playbook and discuss the evolving political and economic landscape surrounding Bitcoin. The conversation delves into the significant role Bitcoin plays in cor...

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 shares insights into the current dynamics of Bitcoin investment among high-net-worth individuals and institutions. With Swan, Steven discusses the increasingly sophisticated understanding and involvement of their clients in Bitcoin, highlightin...

In this special episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn chats with Harry Sudock, Chief Strategy Officer at GRIID (griid.com). Highlighting the historical and cultural significance of hosting the Bitcoin conference in Nashville, Harry discusses the impact of Bitcoin’s growing public presence and its acceptance into mainstream discourse. Harry also shares his insi...

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 Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 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...

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 Lightning Network at scale, and trends and topics in Bitcoin development. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 27, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our...

Alex Thorn talks with GK8 co-founder and CEO Lior Lamesh about institutional custody, cybersecurity, and tokenization. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 18, 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 affili...

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 if commodities were still exchanged in the Chicago trading pits. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our re...

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 FTX estate, and much more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to l...

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 at The Block after FTX. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to lea...

Alex Thorn talks with notorious, hilarious, and insightful Crypto Twitter personality Gwart about bitcoin, the usefulness of blockchains, and whether tokens really have value. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about CPI, the FOMC meeting, and markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy...

Alex Thorn talks with Nic Carter (Castle Island Ventures) about stablecoins, how artificial intelligence is bigger and more disruptive than everyone believes, Consensus 2024 in Austin, and Nic’s budding karate career. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 4, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research...

Alex Thorn talks about the shift in crypto politics, persistent inflation, and Ethereum ETPs. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 29, 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”) so...

Alex Thorn talks with Eric Balchunas (Bloomberg Intelligence) about the SEC moving forward on Ethereum spot ETF applications after months of radio silence, as well as how the political climate appears to be shifting in crypto’s favor. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and...

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 Wednesday, May 15, 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...

Alex Thorn talks with Austin Campbell (Columbia Business School) about stablecoins and regulation in the US. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 9, 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 provi...

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 "mempool," and bitcoin development. Much was also just added as a BIP editor, a maintainer of the repository of Bitcoin improvement proposals. They discuss the future fee environment in light of the recent halving, as well as the future of Bit...

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 Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. Alex raps with Captain Youth (@elcaptainyouth) about Bitcoin. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.c...

Alex Thorn talks with Sam Callahan, Senior Analyst at Swan, about bitcoin price cycles, the bitcoin halving, macro conditions, and stablecoin regulations. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe from Galaxy Trading about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast,...

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 policy, and the upcoming election. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/re...

Alex Thorn talks with Rijndael (@rot13maxi), CTO of Taproot Wizards, about the future of bitcoin, its upgrade process and proposals, and the Taproot Wizards roadmap. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This po...