Galaxy Brains

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. ++ 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/

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. ++ 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/

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. ++ 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/

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. ++ 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/

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. ++ 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/

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. ++ 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/

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. ++ 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/

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. ++ 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/

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. ++ 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/

*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. ++ 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/

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. ++ 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/

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. ++ 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/

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. ++ 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/

The Mining Game Has Changed w/ Austin Storms

Alex talks with Galaxy Bitcoin Mining Co-Head Austin Storms about the innovative power strategies bitcoin miners employ, how renewables affect energy grids, and how miners are preparing for the halving. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.   This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 18, 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”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Can DeFi Be Built on Bitcoin? w/ Tony Cai

Alex talks with Tony Cai (Atomic Finance) about building sound finance for sound money. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. And Alex and Phineas talk about news from the Sam Bankman-Fried trial. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 11, 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”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Bitcoin Options Suggest Big Move Ahead w/ Kelly Greer

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 episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 4, 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”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

The Rise of Crypto Data & Analytics w/ Lucas Nuzzi

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 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/

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

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 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/

The Biggest Things in Crypto w/ Galaxy Research

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 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/

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

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 Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

James Seyffart (Bloomberg) on Bitcoin ETFs

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 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/

Trey Aslanian on Crypto Markets & Narratives

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 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/

Will Foxley on Bitcoin & Crypto Media

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, 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/

Marty Bent (TFTC) on the Power of Bitcoin

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 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/

Matt Cutler (Blocknative) on Ethereum Infrastructure & Development

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 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/

Adam Zarazinski (Inca Digital) on Crypto Surveillance & Crime

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 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/

Harry Sudock (GRIID) on Bitcoin Mining & Electrical Grids

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 consumption (https://ceepr.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MIT-CEEPR-WP-2023-11.pdf). We also discuss Harry’s work building a bitcoin community at Nashville’s Bitcoin Park. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 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 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/

Tim Grant (Galaxy) on Europe and Beyond

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 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/

Dennis Pourteaux (Pourteaux.xyz) on Bitcoin & Institutions

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”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Nick Neuman (Casa) on Self-Custody

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 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/