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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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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.

    The Bitcoin Election w/ David Bailey (Bitcoin Magazine)

    The Bitcoin Election w/ David Bailey (Bitcoin Magazine)

    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.
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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/

    • 40 min
    Building a Bitcoin Brokerage w/ Alex Leishman (River)

    Building a Bitcoin Brokerage w/ Alex Leishman (River)

    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.
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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
    Securing Your Assets Today & Tomorrow w/ Lior Lamesh

    Securing Your Assets Today & Tomorrow w/ Lior Lamesh

    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.
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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
    From the Commodity Pit to the Crypto Peak w/ Jason Urban

    From the Commodity Pit to the Crypto Peak w/ Jason Urban

    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.
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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/

    • 43 min
    Uncovering Crypto Alpha w/ Chris Rhine

    Uncovering Crypto Alpha w/ Chris Rhine

    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.
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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/

    • 1 hr
    Media, Memes, and Machinations w/ Mike Dudas

    Media, Memes, and Machinations w/ Mike Dudas

    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.
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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/

    • 1 hr 2 min

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