Galaxy Brains
Galaxy Brains is a weekly podcast hosted by Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital. It provides insights and analysis on trends and events across the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Each episode features discussions with members of the research team about the latest developments in crypto and blockchain technology.
Episodes
Bitcoin Consolidates While Rates Rise with Beimnet Abebe
Alex Thorn talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about Bitcoin price action, market cycles, Treasury rates, inflation, and AI stocks.
Participants, along with Galaxy Digital, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterparties. Galaxy also provides
Is the Clarity Act Dead? with Tyler Williams
Alex Thorn talks with Tyler Williams, former Head of Digital Assets at the U.S. Treasury department, about the outcome of the Clarity Act vote in the U.S. Senate, and where crypto goes from here. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the Fed raising rates and market implications.
Participants, along with Galaxy Digital, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regula
Onchain Finance Is Growing with Zack Pokorny
Alex Thorn talks with Zack Pokorny (Galaxy Research) about Robinhood Chain, tokenized stocks, layer 2 networks, social trading like FOMO, and much more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the Federal Reserve, rates, equities, and more.
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Crypto Market Cycles with Dan Matuszewski
Alex Thorn talks with Dan Matuszewski (CMS Holdings) about the state of the crypto market. Alex and Dan discuss whether bitcoin has bottomed, how Robinhood Chain competes with Base, the future of stocks onchain, stablecoin wars, and Tether’s new financial audit. Alex also talks with Connor Finemore (Galaxy Trading) about the durability of the AI trade and what lies ahead for equity markets.
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Building Corporations Onchain with Gabriel Shapiro
Alex Thorn talks with Gabe Shapiro, CEO of MetaLeX Labs, about onchain corporations, tokenized stocks and companies, and the SEC’s new Regulation Crypto Assets. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about bitcoin’s recent move higher, whether the rally can last, the impact on markets from Treasury’s new bond buyback strategy, and the durability of the AI trade.
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Bitcoin Rips as Dollar Dips with Beimnet Abebe
Alex Thorn and Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the Treasury’s expanded bond buyback program, whether yield curve control is happening, and what it means for hard money assets like bitcoin. Alex and Beim also discuss whether BTC has bottomed and whether a bull market is finally ready to resume.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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The Red Team Defending Bitcoin with Rob Hamilton
Alex Thorn talks with Rob Hamilton (Anchorwatch) about the Red Team utilizing AI to uncover and patch vulnerabilities around the Bitcoin ecosystem in the wake of the Coldcard exploit. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about inflation, markets, and why he’s constructive on BTC at these levels.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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The State of CLARITY Act with Natalia Li
Alex Thorn talks with Natalia Li (Galaxy Head of U.S. Policy) about the state of the CLARITY Act. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
Participants, along with Galaxy Digital, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterpa
Datacenter Expansion and Strategy with Simrit Dhinsa
Alex Thorn talks with Galaxy’s VP of Datacenter Capital Markets Simrit Dhinsa about Galaxy’s AI strategy, sponsorship of Texas Tech’s football stadium, how the AI buildout is affecting energy markets and politics, and the battles between frontier labs and between closed and open source models.
Can Bitcoin Survive AI & Quantum? with Nic Carter
Alex Thorn talks with Nic Carter (Castle Island) about artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and bitcoin development. Alex and Nic discuss rapidly improving AI models, governments’ likely safety and regulatory responses, competition between frontier labs and open source models, and how markets will evolve due to AI advancement. Alex and Nic also discuss the announcement of the Bitcoin Securi
Compute Capital Markets with Lucas Tcheyan
Alex Thorn talks with Lucas Tcheyan (Galaxy Research) about compute, AI, and GPU financial markets. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about CPI, rates, equities, and bitcoin.
Participants, along with Galaxy Digital, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts an
The State of Bitcoin with Alex Thorn
In a special episode, Alex Thorn gives his views on all the major topics in crypto markets today. Has Bitcoin bottomed? How will we know when it has? Is Strategy a threat to Bitcoin markets? Did Strategy do the right thing this week? What about tokenized securities, stablecoins, the Ethereum Foundation? And what do the rise of prediction markets and perps say about Bitcoin’s ethos? All of this and
Predicting the Future with Gil Wassermann
Alex Thorn talks with Gil Wassermann, Galaxy’s Head of Prediction Markets, about the institutional prediction markets use case, Galaxy’s new prediction markets desk, and why the world is crazy for prediction markets. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe about the summer doldrums in markets.
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CZ on the Future of Crypto
Alex Thorn talks with CZ, founder of Binance, about where we sit in the four-year cycle and whether $60K is the new floor, why there are no dead bodies floating up this time, the great convergence of TradFi and crypto and why he thinks it should just be one industry, perps coming onshore to CME and CBOE, his take on Hyperliquid’s no-KYC model, prediction markets and the state-versus-federal fight,
AI Eats Wall Street Research with Anthony Pompliano
Alex Thorn talks with Anthony Pompliano (ProCap) about ProCap’s acquisition of Sylvia, an AI CFO, how AI-generated research could upend Wall Street, Bitcoin treasury companies building operating businesses, the CLARITY Act and the stablecoin yield fight, whether February’s wick below $60K was the bottom, and Pomp’s case for asset inflation alongside consumer deflation. Alex also talks with Beimnet
Bitcoin Bear Market vs. Blockchain Bull Market with Beimnet Abebe & James Seyffart
Alex talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the state of the Bitcoin market, his expected length and depth of its drawdown, and what it takes for BTC to find its footing. Alex also airs an interview with James Seyffart (Bloomberg Intelligence) about growing institutional adoption, Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF, JPM’s new big presence, and a growing market of niche sector and “hot sauce” ET
MIAMI TAPES: Yat Siu (Animoca Brands)
Alex Thorn talks with Yat Siu, founder of Animoca Brands, about the emerging agentic economy and why Yat believes it will be built on crypto.
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Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and the Future of Banking with Scott Shay
Alex Thorn talks with Scott Shay, co-founder of Signature Bank and N3XT (a new Wyoming bank), about what happened in 2023, how the banking system actually works, and what the future of banking looks like. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the Strait of Hormuz, risk markets, and a bearish case for bitcoin.
Participants, along with Galaxy Digital, hold a financial interest
MIAMI TAPES: Blue Macellari (T-Rowe Price)
Alex Thorn talks with Blue Macellari, Head of Digital Asset Strategy at T. Rowe Price, about the $1.83 trillion asset manager’s efforts in crypto, including their forthcoming T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF planned to list on NYSE Arca under the ticker TKNZ. Alex and Blue discuss the maturation of crypto and the future of institutional adoption.
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Anchorage and the Charter Wars with Nathan McCauley
Alex Thorn talks with Nathan McCauley, CEO of Anchorage, about Anchorage winning crypto’s first national bank charter and how they spent years fighting the very regulator that granted it. Now the OCC lane is reopening, competitors are piling in, and CEO Nathan McCauley explains what it means for crypto’s next phase. Alex also speaks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
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MIAMI TAPES: Johann Kerbrat (Robinhood)
Alex Thorn talks with Robinhood’s General Manager of Crypto Johann Kerbrat on the sidelines of Consensus 2026. Johann and Alex talk about the growth of crypto activity on the platform, their plans for tokenized securities, and the convergence of traditional markets and crypto.
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Bitcoin Debates Spam & Quantum with Matt Corallo
Alex Thorn talks with Matt Corallo, Bitcoin developer at Spiral, about debates over Bitcoin’s development path, node implementations, and pathways and possibilities for mitigating the impact of a potential future cryptographically relevant quantum computer. Matt first contributed to Bitcoin Core in 2011 and today focuses on building tools for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Alex also talks with Beimn
Crypto is Eating Finance with Arjun Sethi
Alex Thorn talks with Arjun Sethi, Co-CEO of Kraken, about the evolution of crypto exchanges, regulatory landscapes, and blockchain technology. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary a
Bitcoin Descends on Las Vegas w/ Alex Thorn
Alex Thorn reports live from Bitcoin 2026 at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Alex walks the floor, explains the vibes, and appears on a panel about quantum computing and its potential to impact Bitcoin. Alex also checks in with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets, the incoming Fed Chair, and the state of the Iran War.
Participants, along with Galaxy Digital, hold a financi
Building Bitcoin While Battling Cancer with Becca Rubenfeld
Alex Thorn talks with Anchorwatch co-founder and COO Becca Rubenfeld about building hyper secure Bitcoin wallets, the evolving custody landscape, and insurance in the Bitcoin world. Alex and Becca also discuss her battle with cancer, her decision to be public about her diagnosis and treatment, and how her fight against cancer has changed her worldview. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Tr
Is the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Real? with Alex Pruden
Alex Thorn talks with Alex Pruden, co-founder and CEO of Project Eleven, about the risk that quantum computers pose to Bitcoin, blockchains, and digital assets. The two Alex’s discuss timelines, mitigations, narratives, and headwinds. Alex Thorn also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets, the Strait of Hormuz, and bitcoin price.
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Open Blockchains Are The Future w/ Mert
Alex Thorn talks with Helius CEO Mert about Solana, Bitcoin & quantum, and permissioned blockchains. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the market impact of geopolitics, the likelihood of a lasting ceasefire with Iran, and the impact of the Strait of Hormuz.
Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Galaxy regularly en
Nakamoto’s Next Phase with David Bailey
Alex Thorn talks with Nakamoto CEO David Bailey about its acquisition of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management. The acquisition brings Bitcoin Magazine and The Bitcoin Conference under Nakamoto’s roof, making Nakamoto one of the first bitcoin treasury companies to acquire operating businesses. Alex and David also discuss the Trump Administration’s bitcoin and crypto policies and preview the upcoming Bitcoi
The Great Convergence of Crypto & TradFi w/ Alex Thorn
Alex Thorn delivers a deep monologue about the state of institutional adoption of cryptos and blockchains. He discusses the tension between the banks’ and brokerages’ efforts to add crypto connectivity while their trade groups (BPI, ABA, ICBA) simultaneously oppose crypto institutional adoption and regulatory and legislative actions on multiple fronts. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Tr
Comparing Today to Bear Markets of the Past with Dan Matuszewski
Alex Thorn talks with Dan Matuszewski (CMS Holdings) about the state of the market, how it compares to prior Bitcoin bear markets, prediction markets, perps, policy, and more. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about geopolitics, market impacts, and why he’s near-term bullish on BTC.
Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly eng
Will Agent Swarms Price the Future on Prediction Markets? with Zack Pokorny
Alex Thorn talks with Zack Pokorny (Galaxy Research) about crypto lending markets, DAO and AI agents having issues with legal personhood, prediction markets and what rulemaking might say about insider information and market manipulation, and Coinbase’s announcement that their Ethereum L2 Base is leaving the Optimism Superchain. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about market risks
The Banks are Wrong on Stablecoin Yield with Omid Malekan
Alex Thorn talks to Omid Malekan, blockchain professor at Columbia Business School, about stablecoins and the CLARITY Act. Alex and Omid discuss the bank lobby’s current negotiating position and argue that the fears of deposit flight or a negative impact on credit creation by yield-bearing stablecoins are overblown at best and disingenuous at worst. Alex also talks to Galaxy Trading’s Beimnet Abeb
Crypto Policy & The Future of Multicoin with Greg Xethalis
Alex Thorn talks with Multicoin Capital General Counsel Greg Xethalis about crypto legislation and policy, the CLARITY Act, the future of Multicoin Capital, and the “Vanderbilt Mafia” at the top of financial services policymaking in Washington. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about bitcoin price action, the impact of AI on jobs, and growing uncertainty in markets.
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State of the Bitcoin Bear Market with Beimnet Abebe
Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy, speaks with Beimnet Abebe of Galaxy Trading, who previously warned that bitcoin was entering a bear phase. Abebe, a market strategist focused on macro and crypto structure, reiterates his view that bitcoin is likely to test its 200-week moving average near $60,000 amid deteriorating liquidity and weakening risk appetite.
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Bitcoin Mining vs. AI w/ Will Foxley
Alex Thorn talks with Will Foxley (Blockspace) about their conferences OP_NEXT and bitcoin development. Alex and Will also talk about crypto media and the supposed threat to bitcoin from quantum computers. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the results of the Federal Reserve Open Markets Committee meeting, interest rates. and the degrading investment environment.
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Zero Knowledge & Quantum w/ Eli Ben-Sasson
Alex Thorn talks with Starkware CEO & Co-Founder and Zcash Co-Founder Eli Ben-Sasson about blockchain scaling, zero-knowledge proofs, DeFi, and the potential for quantum computing to threaten blockchain security. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about Greenland, debt markets, and bitcoin price action.
Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC)
Crypto Market Structure Bill Hits Roadblocks with Alex Sternhell & Chris Maneval
Alex Thorn talks with Alex Sternhell (Sternhell Group) and Chris Maneval (PFS), two very connected Washington policy consultants, about the prospects for the crypto market structure bill. The three discuss timelines, the likelihoods of different scenarios, and the impact on crypto in America. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about inflation and markets.
Participants, along with
Assessing Bitcoin Market Conditions with Beimnet Abebe
Alex Thorn talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets, macro and economic data, and bitcoin price predictions.
Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling Bitcoin (BTC), including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterparties. Galaxy also provides services to v
2026 is a Year for Building with Mike Novogratz
Alex Thorn talks to Galaxy CEO and Founder Mike Novogratz about 2026 predictions for bitcoin, crypto, and artificial intelligence. Mike offers his views on macro, crypto markets, tokenization and real-world assets, monetary policy, and the impact of artificial intelligence on labor markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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Michael Saylor & The Ultimate Bitcoin Strategy
Alex Thorn talks to Strategy Chairman and Founder Michael Saylor at his home in Miami. Thorn and Saylor discuss Strategy’s evolution into a digital credit issuer, the future of digital banking, the overlap of bitcoin and AI, and Michael’s impact on markets. The two also take stock of changes to government, markets, and Strategy in the year since Michael previously appeared on Galaxy Brains in Dece
Tokens, DeFi, and Lending with Zack Pokorny
Alex Thorn talks with Galaxy Research’s Zack Pokorny about evolutions in token design, the primacy and resiliency of DeFi in crypto credit markets, and the future blockchain infrastructure adoption. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about cracks in the macro landscape and their impact on bitcoin, gold, and the dollar.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 9, 2025.
Pubkey’s Place in Bitcoin Culture with Thomas Pacchia
Alex Thorn talks with Pubkey founder Thomas Pacchia about the opening of Pubkey DC, bitcoin culture, and the future of bitcoin. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets and bitcoin price targets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 5, 2025.
Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying an
Defending Free Speech on the Web with Preston Byrne
Alex Thorn talks with Preston Byrne (Arkham Intel, Byrne Storm) about the United Kingdom’s attempts to enforce the “Online Safety Act” on American companies, the need for the 1st Amendment to defend against censorship, and the future of the internet in an increasingly fractured world. Alex and Preston also discuss on-chain analytics and the growth of blockchain information providers.
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Navigating the Bitcoin Bear Market with Beimnet Abebe
Alex Thorn talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about whether or not Bitcoin is in a bear market. Beimnet shares his downside price targets, provides insight into economic data and trends, and explains how the Fed’s action or inaction will affect markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Participants, along with Galaxy Digital, hold a financial interest in Bitco
What Comes After Crypto with Anthony Pompliano
Alex Thorn talks with Anthony Pompliano — entrepreneur, investor, and founder of ProCap Financial and Silvia — about Bitcoin’s evolution since the FTX collapse and the transition from “crypto” to mainstream finance. They discuss the convergence of traditional and digital markets through tokenization, the rise of AI-driven financial tools, and how Bitcoin fits into a tokenized future.
Plus, Beimne
Animoca’s Bet on AI and Altcoins with Yat Siu
Alex talks with Yat Siu, chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands, about Animoca’s plans to list in the U.S. market, its prolific venture investing, and Yat’s vision for AI and crypto. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about bitcoin’s prospects and macro backdrop for risk assets for the rest of the year.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
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Solving America’s Problems with Anthony Scaramucci
Alex Thorn talks with Anthony Scaramucci, Founder of SkyBridge Capital and the SALT Conference, about the structural challenges facing the U.S. economy and how Bitcoin and digital assets could help address them. They discuss Scaramucci’s perspective on fiscal policy, inequality, and American competitiveness, as well as his experience in the Trump White House, his relationship with Sam Bankman-Frie
Is the Bitcoin Bull Market Over? with James Check
Alex Thorn talks with James Check (checkonchain.com) about the state of the bitcoin bull market, whether OG whales are net selling, and which way positive or negative could the bitcoin price go. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
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Cambrian Stablecoin Explosion is Coming with Luca Prosperi
Alex Thorn talks with m0 CEO and Co-Founder Luca Prosperi about lessons from last week’s flash crash, the GENIUS Act, corporate stablecoin chains, and winners and losers in the forthcoming stablecoin explosion.
Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets, rare earth metals, and the Fed’s admission that quantitative tightening is coming to an end.
This episode was recor
The Launch of GalaxyOne with Zac Prince
Alex Thorn talks with Zac Prince (Head of GalaxyOne) about Galaxy’s new offering GalaxyOne, a one-stop shop for high-yield cash and trading stocks and crypto.
This episode was recorded on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
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The College Kids Are Alright with Evan Solomon
In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn welcomes Evan Solomon, Chief of Staff at Portal Ventures and Co-Founder of College.xyz and MBC Conference, to discuss how university blockchain clubs are building the next generation of crypto talent. They cover the growth of the Midwest Blockchain Conference, the push to standardize a crypto curriculum, and how initiatives like bounties, hackathons, an
Ethereum as the World’s Settlement Layer? With Vivek Raman
In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn welcomes Vivek Raman, Co-Founder & CEO of Etherealize, to discuss whether Ethereum can become the world’s settlement layer. They cover Ethereum’s roadmap, tokenization on L1 vs L2s, ZK-powered privacy for institutions, and why ETH is emerging as a yielding store-of-value alongside Bitcoin.
Plus, Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) joins to discuss crypt
Solana’s Big Treasury Company with Kyle Samani
In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn welcomes Kyle Samani, co-founder and managing partner of Multicoin Capital and newly appointed chairman of Forward Industries. They discuss Forward’s $1.65 billion PIPE transaction co-sponsored by Multicoin, Galaxy, and Jump, which positions the company as the world’s largest Solana-based digital asset treasury.
Kyle shares why Solana’s design enab
Bitcoin Treasury Strategies with Tim Kotzman & Ed Juline
In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn welcomes Tim Kotzman and Ed Juline of Bitcoin Treasuries Advisory to discuss the surge of Bitcoin treasury companies. They explore why adoption has accelerated in 2025, how strategies differ from MicroStrategy’s playbook, and what qualifies as a “Bitcoin treasury.”
The conversation covers MNAV premiums and discounts, transparency in disclosures, system
Tokenizing GLXY with Robert Leshner
Alex Thorn talks with Superstate founder and CEO Robert Leshner about tokenizing Galaxy’s Class A Common Stock on Solana. Alex and Robert also discuss the archaic tech stack of traditional capital markets, how blockchains can simplify and improve capital flows, and what the future of tokenization will look like. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets, positioning, and ca
State of the Bitcoin Bull Market with James Check
Alex Thorn talks with James Check (CheckOnChain) about the state of the bitcoin market, what onchain data tells us about the latest market dip, and where we are in terms of the ongoing bull market. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about bitcoin and ether markets, broad market moves, and the Fed’s adjusted approach to monetary policy following the central bank’s annual meeting la
Nothing Stops This Train with Lyn Alden
In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn welcomes Lyn Alden, Founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, to discuss fiscal dominance, the Fed’s policy constraints, and Bitcoin’s role in a world of structural deficits and rising inflation. They cover macroeconomic risks, central bank independence, and why Lyn believes Bitcoin’s long-term upside remains strong.
Plus, Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Tra
Crypto PR is Hard w/ Aubrey Strobel
Alex Thorn talks with Aubrey Strobel from Halcyon, a Communications and PR agency that focus on companies working in bitcoin, AI, and stablecoins, about all the Coinbase faux pas and other screw ups in crypto. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading, about markets, employment, the Fed, and the national debt.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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Bitcoin Will Retire Your Bloodline with Udi Wertheimer
Alex Thorn talks to Udi Wertheimer (Taproot Wizards) about the state of the bitcoin bull market, predictions of bitcoin price, treasury companies, bitcoin development, and much more. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the FOMC meeting, Fed independence, and predictions on crypto markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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Stablecoins are Narrow Banks with Nic Carter
In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn sits down with Nic Carter, General Partner at Castle Island Ventures, for a wide-ranging conversation on the rise of crypto data companies, the future of stablecoins and their implications for the U.S. banking system, and whether artificial intelligence will erode critical thinking skills. They also explore the mounting energy demands of AI, potential d
Bitcoin Flows at River with Alex Leishman
Alex Thorn talks with Alex Leishman (River) about building a bitcoin-only brokerage, how stablecoins interact with bitcoin, why small businesses are beginning to own BTC, the importance of Proof of Reserves, building with Bitcoin Core, and much more. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about Jay Powell and the Federal Reserve’s independence.
This episode was recorded on Wednesda
Bitcoin Treasury Companies with Jason Urban
Alex Thorn is joined by Jason Urban, Global Head of Trading at Galaxy, to break down the rise of crypto treasury companies and the evolving institutional crypto landscape. They discuss the explosion of publicly traded firms holding crypto assets, questions around systemic risk, and what sets these new vehicles apart from legacy players like MicroStrategy.
Jason also shares insights on the growt
Future of Blockchain Infrastructure with Zane Glauber and Harry Austin
Alex Thorn is joined by Zane Glauber and Harry Austin from Galaxy’s Strategic Opportunities team to explore the future of blockchain infrastructure. They discuss recent regulatory shifts around staking, the evolution of institutional staking, and the growing role of blockchain infrastructure in capital markets. The conversation covers validator operations on Solana, on-chain governance, ETF integr
Bitcoin Policy Summit Takes Over DC with Matthew Pines
In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn records live from Washington, D.C., where he’s attending the third annual Bitcoin Policy Summit, hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI). He welcomes BPI Executive Director Matthew Pines to discuss the growth of the summit, Bitcoin’s evolving role in U.S. policy conversations, and key legislative efforts like the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act
Politics of Crypto Legislation with Austin Campbell
Alex Thorn talks to Austin Campbell, NYU professor and founder of Zero Knowledge Consulting, about the passage of the GENIUS Act, prospects for market structure in the House, and what a tie-up between crypto and traditional finance means for both. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the Federal Reserve’s latest FOMC meeting, geopolitical risks affecting the market, and what the
Life After Bitcoin with Peter McCormack
On this week’s episode of Galaxy Brains, Peter McCormack, Chairman of Real Bedford FC, joins Alex Thorn to reflect on his journey after What Bitcoin Did from local activism in Bedford to building a grassroots economic revival using Bitcoin. Peter discusses his legal battle with Craig Wright, the potential for Real Bedford to adopt a Bitcoin treasury strategy, and why localism, free speech, and eco
Should MicroStrategy Do Proof of Reserves? with Sam Abbassi
Alex Thorn talks with Sam Abbassi, founder of Bitcoin Proof of Reserves company Hoseki, about Michael Saylor’s comments on proof of reserve, the strategic bitcoin reserve, and bitcoin’s auditability. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe about economic data, inflation, the Federal Reserve, and markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
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The Philosophy of Bitcoin w/ Brad Rettler
Alex Thorn talks to Prof. Brad Rettler (University of Wyoming) about evaluating bitcoin through first principles and whether it’s a net positive or negative for the world. Brad also explains the Bitcoin Research Institute, a first-of-its-kind institution solely focused on producing academic grade research on Bitcoin. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about bitcoin’s new all-time hi
Galaxy’s Nasdaq Debut w/ Mike Novogratz
In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn is joined by Galaxy Founder and CEO Mike Novogratz for a wide-ranging conversation on markets, Bitcoin momentum, and the company’s upcoming Nasdaq listing. They discuss crypto’s recent drawdown and rebound, the rise of Bitcoin treasury strategies, macro headwinds and dollar risks, and how stablecoin legislation could bolster U.S. financial leadership. M
The DOJ’s Case Against Samourai Wallet With Zack Shapiro
In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn is joined by Zack Shapiro, Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to examine the DOJ’s criminal case against the developers of Samourai Wallet and its far-reaching implications for open-source software, financial privacy, and the future of non-custodial Bitcoin tools in the U.S. Alex also speaks with Natalia Li, Head of U.S. Policy at Galaxy, a
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve With Matt Pines
In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn is joined by Matt Pines, Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, for a deep dive into national Bitcoin strategy, including the concept of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the mechanics and potential of BitBonds, and the looming risks of quantum computing to Bitcoin’s cryptography. They explore how sovereign adoption, fiscal policy, and geop
Galaxy Research’s First Governance Proposal With Zack Pokorny
In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn speaks with Zack Pokorny, Galaxy Research Associate, about MESA, Galaxy Research’s first-ever governance proposal. Designed to reduce Solana inflation through a more democratic voting framework, the proposal introduces multiple voting options rather than a binary outcome. Zack unpacks the motivation behind the proposal, compares it to SIMD-228, and expl
The State of Crypto Lending w/ Max Bareiss
Alex Thorn talks with Max Bareiss (Galaxy Lending) about the state of the bitcoin and crypto lending market. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
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Is the Bull Market Over? with James Check
Alex Thorn talks with James Check (Checkonchain) about the state of the bitcoin market. Alex and James discuss insights derived from onchain bitcoin data, what it tells us about bitcoin holder behavior, and what needs to change to build a base and move higher once again. Alex also talks with Connor Finemore (Galaxy Trading) about tariffs, treasuries, and trade wars.
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Kraken’s View of the Crypto World w/ Arjun Sethi
Alex Thorn talks with Arjun Sethi, GP at Tribe Capital and Co-CEO of Kraken, one of the world’s biggest and oldest crypto exchanges, about markets, regulatory shifts, and institutional adoption of bitcoin. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading), about markets, tariffs, and the U.S. economy in 2025.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
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Future of Institutional Crypto Trading w/ Anton Katz
Alex Thorn talks with Anton Katz (Talos) about institutional crypto trading, adoption, and technology. Alex also talks with Connor Finemore (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
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Future of Bitcoin Adoption w/ Preston Pysh
Alex Thorn talks to Preston Pysh, host of the Bitcoin Fundamentals podcast and GP at Ego Death Capital, about the strategic bitcoin reserve, institutional bitcoin adoption, and macro markets. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe about markets and the FOMC meeting this week.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
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Will Bitcoin Upgrade w/ Will Foxley
Alex Thorn talks with Will Foxley (Blockspace Media) about the future of Bitcoin. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe about markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
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Crypto’s Existential Threat w/ Jake Chervinsky
Alex Thorn talks with Jake Chervinsky, Chief Legal Officer at Variant, about the presidential working group on digital assets, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and how Bank Secrecy Act and money transmission laws can be an existential threat to crypto. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
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Bitcoin Businesses Are Thriving w/ Marty Bent
Alex Thorn talks with Marty Bent, managing partner at Ten31 and founder of TFTC, about bitcoin mining, artificial intelligence, strategic bitcoin reserve, bitcoin backed financial products, and bitcoin venture investing. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
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