Galaxy Digital Research

Galaxy Brains

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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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Galaxy Digital Research

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Bitcoin Options Suggest Big Move Ahead w/ Kelly Greer 05.10.2023

Alex talks with Galaxy Trading VP Kelly Greer about the fascinating and dislocated Bitcoin options market. Alex also talks with Galaxy Head of Regulatory Affairs Tyler Williams about distinction in the U.S. House of Representatives and how it could affect crypto markets. And Alex talks with Beimnet Abebe from Galaxy Trading about the historic move in bond markets and other macro topics. This episo...

The Rise of Crypto Data & Analytics w/ Lucas Nuzzi 28.09.2023

Alex talks with Lucas Nuzzi (CoinMetrics) about the evolution and growing importance of data analysis in crypto markets. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained her...

Why Coinbase is Adding Bitcoin’s Lightning Network w/ Viktor Bunin 21.09.2023

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 Lightning Network. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the Fed’s rage decision and markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ...

The Biggest Things in Crypto w/ Galaxy Research 14.09.2023

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 with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the info...

How Bitcoin is Changing Electrical Grids w/ Blake King (Galaxy Mining) 08.09.2023

Alex talks with Blake King (Galaxy Mining) about bitcoin mining and electricity. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. ++ 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 D...

James Seyffart (Bloomberg) on Bitcoin ETFs 01.09.2023

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 ETF. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, August 29, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This pod...

Trey Aslanian on Crypto Markets & Narratives 25.08.2023

Alex talks with Trey Aslanian (Galaxy Trading) about recent crypto technology and market news. Alex also talks macro with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading). This episode was recorded on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. ++ 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 Gala...

Will Foxley on Bitcoin & Crypto Media 18.08.2023

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 (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein,...

Marty Bent (TFTC) on the Power of Bitcoin 11.08.2023

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 Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. ++ 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...

Matt Cutler (Blocknative) on Ethereum Infrastructure & Development 04.08.2023

Alex and Christine Kim (Galaxy Research) talk with Blocknative CEO Matt Cutler about Ethereum, MEV, development, and governance. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained...

Adam Zarazinski (Inca Digital) on Crypto Surveillance & Crime 28.07.2023

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 with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the informat...

Harry Sudock (GRIID) on Bitcoin Mining & Electrical Grids 21.07.2023

Alex talks with Harry Sudock, CSO at Griid (griid.com) and partner at Bitcoin Park (bitcoinpark.co), about bitcoin mining and its electricity consumption. Harry teaches us how electrical grids work and explains how bitcoin mining can be incredibly additive to their stability and operation. As part of the discussion, we cite a recent paper by MIT climate scientists which evaluates Bitcoin’s energy...

Tim Grant (Galaxy) on Europe and Beyond 14.07.2023

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 Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. ++ 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...

Dennis Pourteaux (Pourteaux.xyz) on Bitcoin & Institutions 07.07.2023

Alex talks with Pourteaux (Pourteaux.xyz) about Bitcoin culture, doomerism, and institutions. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. ++ 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”) s...

Nick Neuman (Casa) on Self-Custody 30.06.2023

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 episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. ++ 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 Galax...

Ram Ahluwalia (Lumida) on Crypto Self Regulation 23.06.2023

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 15, 2023. ++ 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 (...

Tyler Williams (Galaxy) on Washington’s Crypto Week 16.06.2023

Alex talks with Galaxy’s head of public policy Tyler Williams about this week’s House Financial Services Cmte. hearing, SEC suits against Binance and Coinbase, and the presidential election. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/researc...

Ryan Selkis on American Crypto Policy 09.06.2023

Alex talks with Ryan Selkis, CEO of Messari and Chairman of Digital Freedom Alliance about crypto regulation, policy, and future in the United States. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 8, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the i...

Nathaniel Whittemore (NLW) on Shifting Crypto Narratives 02.06.2023

Alex talks with Nathaniel Whittemore (@NLW) about evolving narratives in crypto and global governance. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. ++ 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 t...

Bitcoin Miami w/ Drew Armstrong (Cathedra) and Thomas Pacchia (Pubkey) 26.05.2023

Alex interviews Drew Armstrong (Cathedra Bitcoin) and Thomas Pacchia (Pubkey) on the Pubkey Bus at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami Beach. He also talks macro with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading). Watch Alex speak on the main stage at Bitcoin 2023 about bitcoin credit & lending markets. https://youtu.be/5dgTrW8dH9s This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @...

Christine Kim (Galaxy) on Ethereum’s Finality Issue 19.05.2023

Alex sits down with Galaxy Research’s Christine Kim to unpack a recent issue on Ethereum and to talk about shifts in the staking environment. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the informatio...

Steve Kurz (Galaxy) on Opportunities in Crypto 12.05.2023

Alex sits down with Steve Kurz, Galaxy’s Head of Asset Management, to talk about GAM’s partnerships, opportunities in crypto, and Galaxy history. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets and macro. Check out the new report from Galaxy Research “Watch This Space,” an overview and exposition of trends to watch in the crypto ecosystem: https://www.galaxy.com/research/insights...

Dan Held on Bitcoin History & Culture 05.05.2023

Alex sits down with Dan Held, longtime Bitcoin advocate, to discuss the history of bitcoin and bitcoin markets, and evolutions in bitcoin culture. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets and the Fed’s rate hike decision. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, April 13 and May 3, 2023. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/...

Nick Hansen (Luxor) on Bitcoin Infrastructure 28.04.2023

Alex talks with Nick Hansen (Luxor) about bitcoin, mining pools, ordinals, and culture. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, April 13 and 26, 2023. ++ 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...

Christine Kim (Galaxy) on Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade 21.04.2023

Alex talks with Christine Kim (Galaxy Research) about Ethereum’s Shanghai and Capella upgrades and random crypto news. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, April 19, 2023. ++ 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...

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