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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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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 compani... more

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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) simult... more

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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, marke... more

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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... more

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Recent Guests

Greg Xethalis
Partner and General Counsel at Multicoin Capital
Multicoin Capital
Episode: Crypto Policy & The Future of Multicoin with Greg Xethalis
Will Foxley
Co-founder of BlockSpace Media
BlockSpace Media
Episode: Bitcoin Mining vs. AI w/ Will Foxley
Bimnett Abibi
Representative from Galaxy Trading
Galaxy Trading
Episode: Bitcoin Mining vs. AI w/ Will Foxley
Eli Ben-Sasson
Co-founder and CEO of Starkware, co-founder of Zcash.
Starkware
Episode: Zero Knowledge & Quantum w/ Eli Ben-Sasson
Alex Sternhell
Lobbyist and Consultant in Washington, D.C.
Sternhell Group
Episode: Crypto Market Structure Bill Hits Roadblocks with Alex Sternhell & Chris Maneval
Chris Maneval
Vice President at PFS, previously worked for Congressman Tom Emmer.
PFS
Episode: Crypto Market Structure Bill Hits Roadblocks with Alex Sternhell & Chris Maneval
Mike Novogratz
CEO and Founder of Galaxy Digital
Galaxy
Episode: 2026 is a Year for Building with Mike Novogratz
Zack Pokorny
Member of Galaxy Research, author of the quarterly lending and leverage report
Galaxy Research
Episode: Tokens, DeFi, and Lending with Zack Pokorny
Thomas Pacchia
Founder and proprietor of Pubkey NYC and Pubkey DC
Pubkey
Episode: Pubkey’s Place in Bitcoin Culture with Thomas Pacchia

Host

Alex Thorn
Host and Head of Firm-Wide Research at Galaxy, providing insights and analysis into the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Right?, right?, right? The host can't stop saying right at the end of every sentence. right?, right?. Horrible vocal crutch. unsubscribe.

    Podcast Addict
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    BOBO
    a year ago
  • Great Podcast filtering signal from noise

    Great Podcast filtering signal from noise. Alex’s solo session is also very informative. Let’s do more of that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASAAAA11
    Canada2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Alex Thorne is quite good as a host and when he does a solo show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    derekva
    United States2 years ago
  • Hester Peirce Episode

    Waaay to much talking by the host during the ‘interview’. More self-awareness required!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Gloomberg
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Raps

    Love the raps!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BobDoc1
    United States2 years ago

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Comparing Today to Bear Markets of the Past with Dan Matuszewski
Q: Are tokenized securities a credible future for crypto, or a risky distraction?
Tokenized securities can offer disclosure and tradability benefits, but complexity and issuer risk require rigorous transparency and regulatory clarity to prevent misrepresentation of underlying assets.
Comparing Today to Bear Markets of the Past with Dan Matuszewski
Q: What concerns you most about the regulatory environment and potential rollbacks?
There is a real risk that policy could shift with new administrations; achieving and codifying clear regulatory frameworks (like the Clarity Act) would provide stickiness and reduce the risk of abrupt policy reversals for the industry.
Comparing Today to Bear Markets of the Past with Dan Matuszewski
Q: How do you view perps markets and their role for institutions versus retail?
Perps are highly liquid and convenient, with venues like Binance and OKX playing big roles; they're mainly a leveraged tool for risk-on sentiment rather than true hedging, and regulatory scrutiny could shape their future use.
Will Agent Swarms Price the Future on Prediction Markets? with Zack Pokorny
Q: How has DeFi governance evolved, and what is the status of AVE token governance vs. its IP/treasury control?
There's a tension between token holders and the DAO wanting control over IP and treasury, while labs control equity and development; ongoing discussions hint at a broader shift toward token ownership of the protocol's assets and possible future governance reforms.
Will Agent Swarms Price the Future on Prediction Markets? with Zack Pokorny
Q: What is the update here on the numbers in lending?
Lending soared to an all-time high in the prior quarter, driven by on-chain activity, with DeFi leading; Q4 saw a pullback of about 10% as price action cooled, but off-chain lending continued to grow while DeFi share softened.

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The content primarily revolves around cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and the evolving financial landscape influenced by these factors. Listeners can expect in-depth discussions on market trends, regulations affecting cryptocurrencies, and the technology behind blockchain. Noteworthy themes include the relationship between Bitcoin prices and macroeconomic indicators, cryptocurrency mining, and the interplay of digital assets with traditional finance. Unique to this content is the blend of expert guest insights and thorough analysis by the research team, providing a well-rounded perspective on the fast-paced world of crypto developments.

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2. Will Foxley
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7. Mike Novogratz
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