Podcast · 63 episodes
Galaxy Brains, page 2
by Galaxy Digital Research · English
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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Building Bitcoin While Battling Cancer with Becca RubenfeldThe episode mixes (1) a market segment on Bitcoin and macro risk around Middle East tensions and (2) a long interview with Becca Rubenfeld about building AnchorWatch while battling breast cancer.23 Apr 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 38 chapters
Is the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Real? with Alex PrudenQuantum computing’s potential to break the cryptography that secures public blockchains (especially Bitcoin), and what developers/custodians should do to “future proof” against a cryptographically…16 Apr 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 29 chapters
Open Blockchains Are The Future w/ MertOpen blockchains as the future; Solana vs Ethereum vs Bitcoin; Solana roadmap (MCP and token-program efficiency); privacy and permissioned-chain critique; quantum’s threat to cryptography; AI’s role…9 Apr 2026 · 1 h · 20 chapters
Nakamoto’s Next Phase with David BaileyThis episode features a discussion between Alex Thorn and David Bailey regarding Nakamoto's recent acquisition of BTC Inc. (owner of Bitcoin Magazine and The Bitcoin Conference) and UTXO Management.19 Mar 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 29 chapters
The Great Convergence of Crypto & TradFi w/ Alex ThornThe Great Convergence of Crypto & TradFi12 Mar 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 24 chapters
Comparing Today to Bear Markets of the Past with Dan MatuszewskiAlex Thorn (Head of Research at Galaxy)5 Mar 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 25 chapters
Will Agent Swarms Price the Future on Prediction Markets? with Zack PokornyWill Agent Swarms Price the Future on Prediction Markets?26 Feb 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 35 chapters
The Banks are Wrong on Stablecoin Yield with Omid MalekanAlex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy19 Feb 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 32 chapters
Crypto Policy & The Future of Multicoin with Greg XethalisAlex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy12 Feb 2026 · 59 min · 30 chapters
State of the Bitcoin Bear Market with Beimnet AbebeMarket Strategist at Galaxy Trading5 Feb 2026 · 29 min · 9 chapters
Bitcoin Mining vs. AI w/ Will FoxleyAlex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy29 Jan 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 21 chapters
Zero Knowledge & Quantum w/ Eli Ben-SassonZero Knowledge & Quantum w/ Eli Ben-Sasson22 Jan 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
Crypto Market Structure Bill Hits Roadblocks with Alex Sternhell & Chris ManevalScenario planning for the U.S. Senate “crypto market structure” bill, including whether it can pass the Senate Banking Committee (Jan 15) and what timelines/impacts follow if it does or doesn’t.15 Jan 2026 · 1 h · 19 chapters
Assessing Bitcoin Market Conditions with Beimnet AbebeGalaxy Brains interviews Beimnet Abibi (Galaxy Trading) to review the past month’s macro backdrop and update his near/medium-term Bitcoin view.8 Jan 2026 · 32 min · 15 chapters
2026 is a Year for Building with Mike NovogratzGalaxy Brains’ New Year/holiday episode with Mike Novogratz forecasting 2026 for crypto and AI, focusing on macro liquidity, Bitcoin’s range, and the shift from trading to “building” real-world asset…24 Dec 2025 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Michael Saylor & The Ultimate Bitcoin StrategyMichael Saylor (Strategy chairman/founder) explains why Bitcoin’s price underperformed after first crossing $100K, then argues for an “ultimate Bitcoin strategy”: Strategy buys Bitcoin (digital…18 Dec 2025 · 1 h 36 min · 27 chapters
Tokens, DeFi, and Lending with Zack PokornyOn-chain crypto “meta” shifts—DeFi’s future, how tokens are evolving into “ownership coins,” governance via “futarchy/decision markets,” and what’s next for on-chain and C-Fi lending.11 Dec 2025 · 56 min · 29 chapters
Pubkey’s Place in Bitcoin Culture with Thomas PacchiaGalaxy Brains episode mixes market commentary with a deep dive on Bitcoin culture and PubKey’s expansion plans—especially PubKey DC’s opening and programming.4 Dec 2025 · 1 h 7 min · 26 chapters
Defending Free Speech on the Web with Preston ByrnePreston Byrne, head of legal at Arkham Intelligence and partner at Byrne Storm, discusses the UK Online Safety Act as an extraterritorial censorship regime targeting American websites, and his legal…26 Nov 2025 · 51 min · 17 chapters
Navigating the Bitcoin Bear Market with Beimnet AbebeA 30-minute discussion on Bitcoin’s bear-market move (from about $101,880 to high-$80s/around $89) and what could form a bottom, framed as “reflexivity” (price moves change incentives), plus…20 Nov 2025 · 34 min · 14 chapters
What Comes After Crypto with Anthony PomplianoGalaxy Brains episode featuring a market “bearish” segment and a long interview with Anthony Pompliano on what comes after crypto—Bitcoin’s role in a tokenized, traditional-finance future, plus his…13 Nov 2025 · 56 min · 18 chapters
Animoca’s Bet on AI and Altcoins with Yat SiuGalaxy Brains episode covering (1) crypto market weakness and Bitcoin technical levels, and (2) Animoca Brands’ plan to go public in the U.S. plus its bullish thesis on altcoins and AI agents.6 Nov 2025 · 1 h 7 min · 22 chapters
Solving America’s Problems with Anthony ScaramucciA wide-ranging discussion on America’s long-term economic and political problems, market concentration, and how crypto/Bitcoin could counter centralization; plus a Fed-day market segment and crypto…30 Oct 2025 · 49 min · 25 chapters
Is the Bitcoin Bull Market Over? with James CheckWhether Bitcoin’s bull market is over after an October 10 leverage wipeout, using on-chain “cost basis” and derivatives data; plus a macro/risk-market check on equities, gold, China tariffs, and…23 Oct 2025 · 43 min · 13 chapters