53 episodes

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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    • 4.8 • 16 Ratings

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.

    Mike Novogratz (Galaxy) Reacts to the Fed & Thomas Pacchia (Pubkey) on Bitcoin

    Mike Novogratz (Galaxy) Reacts to the Fed & Thomas Pacchia (Pubkey) on Bitcoin

    Alex talks with Mike Novogratz (Galaxy) about markets and Thomas Pacchia (Pubkey) about bitcoin culture, technology, and development.
    This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 23, 2023.
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    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 purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

    • 41 min
    Omid Malekan (Columbia) on Trust & Finance

    Omid Malekan (Columbia) on Trust & Finance

    Alex talks with Columbia Business School professor Omid Malekan about bank runs, trust in the traditional finance system, and how crypto alters the dynamics of trust in finance. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about turmoil in markets following the banking crisis.
    Link to free excerpt from Rearchitecting Trust, our guest’s excellent book on crypto & finance. https://docsend.com/view/xkpdij2xba3bzd7z
    This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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    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 purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

    • 38 min
    Christine Kim (Galaxy Research) on ETHDenver & Upcoming Ethereum Upgrades

    Christine Kim (Galaxy Research) on ETHDenver & Upcoming Ethereum Upgrades

    Alex talks with Christine Kim (Galaxy Research) about her experience at ETHDenver, the major Ethereum conference that occurred last week, as well as the forthcoming Shanghai upgrade and dynamics around staking. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s appearances before Congress this week.
    This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
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    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 purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

    • 45 min
    Rob Hamilton (AnchorWatch) on Inscriptions & Bitcoin Miniscript

    Rob Hamilton (AnchorWatch) on Inscriptions & Bitcoin Miniscript

    Alex talks with Rob Hamilton (AnchorWatch), a pioneer in the usage of miniscript, a new Bitcoin programming language, and inscriptions, the new NFT phenomenon emerging on Bitcoin. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
    This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
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    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 purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

    • 59 min
    Alex Svanevik (Nansen) on Proof of Reserves

    Alex Svanevik (Nansen) on Proof of Reserves

    Alex speaks with Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik about on-chain data and how to interpret it. Alex also checks in with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
    This episode was recorded on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
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    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 purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

    • 45 min
    Austin Campbell (ex-Paxos) on Stablecoins & Regulation

    Austin Campbell (ex-Paxos) on Stablecoins & Regulation

    Alex talks with Austin Campbell, current adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and former head of portfolio management at Paxos about stablecoins and regulation. Alex also checks in with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
    This episode was recorded on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
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    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 purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

    • 50 min

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