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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 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 Intelligenc... more

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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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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 Tr... more

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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 tick... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Shay
Founder at Next (N3XT), former co-founder and chairman of Signature Bank
Next (N3XT) / Signature Bank
Episode: Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and the Future of Banking with Scott Shay
Blue Macellari
Head of digital assets at T. Rowe Price
T. Rowe Price
Episode: MIAMI TAPES: Blue Macellari (T-Rowe Price)
Nathan McCauley
co-founder and CEO of Anchorage Digital
Anchorage Digital
Episode: Anchorage and the Charter Wars with Nathan McCauley
Johann Kerbrat
Head of Crypto at Robinhood
Robinhood
Episode: MIAMI TAPES: Johann Kerbrat (Robinhood)
Matt Corallo
Bitcoin developer at Spiral (Block's Bitcoin dev shop)
Spiral / Block
Episode: Bitcoin Debates Spam & Quantum with Matt Corallo
Arjun Sethi
Co‑CEO of Kraken; Payword executive
Kraken; Payword
Episode: Crypto is Eating Finance with Arjun Sethi
Becca Rubenfeld
Co-founder and COO of Anchorwatch
Anchorwatch
Episode: Building Bitcoin While Battling Cancer with Becca Rubenfeld
Alex Pruden
Co-founder and CEO of Project Eleven
Project Eleven
Episode: Is the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Real? with Alex Pruden
Dan Matuszewski
CMS Holdings representative; seasoned crypto trader and investor
CMS Holdings
Episode: Comparing Today to Bear Markets of the Past with Dan Matuszewski

Host

Alex Thorn
Host of Galaxy Brains, Head of Research at Galaxy; leads analysis on crypto trends and blockchain technology with the research team.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 129 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 States3 years ago

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Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and the Future of Banking with Scott Shay
Q: So I want to ask you a bit about Choke Point 2.0 and where are we now in that?
Shay explains that Choke Point 2.0 remains a concern due to regulatory scrutiny and political headwinds, but the strategy is to create a robust, non-fractional bank anchored in Wyoming to withstand administrations hostile to crypto, with a focus on full reserve banking and blockchain-native operations.
Bitcoin Descends on Las Vegas w/ Alex Thorn
Q: How real is the quantum threat to Bitcoin?
The consensus among the panel is that there is no definitive proof yet; the threat could be possible in the long-term, so the prudent approach is to pursue rigorous proof and implement conservative mitigations like PIP54 and PIP360 while continuing to secure coins today.
Crypto is Eating Finance with Arjun Sethi
Q: How soon before we see fully functional US‑based perpetuals and a shift toward more permissionless systems, given regulatory pressure?
The US must move toward true perpetuals to stay competitive; fake futures aren't real perpetuals, and the trajectory is toward interoperable, open rails with clear governance and consumer protections.
Crypto is Eating Finance with Arjun Sethi
Q: What is the strategic rationale for tokenized securities and on‑chain equity perps, and how does that fit Kraken's broader mission?
Perpetuals and tokenized equity expand liquidity, provide near‑continuous pricing, and align with the crypto ethos of open financial rails, while staying regulated and consumer‑friendly across global markets.
Building Bitcoin While Battling Cancer with Becca Rubenfeld
Q: How has Becca balanced a high-stakes startup with a demanding cancer treatment?
Becca describes prioritizing her team and company while undergoing treatment, leveraging a support network and transparent communication to maintain momentum, and using writing and public speaking to channel fear into constructive, helpful guidance for others.

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A high-signal crypto and fintech show that pairs a lead researcher with frequent guests from crypto startups, trading desks, and policy circles to dissect market dynamics, technology, and regulatory developments. Episodes frequently explore tokenization, post-quantum security, crypto rails for traditional finance, and the evolving role of stablecoins, with hands-on technical deep-dives and macro market context. Noteworthy is the blend of rigorous analysis, practical trading perspectives, and personal storytelling or industry storytelling that adds color to complex topics, making it useful for listeners who want actionable insights and a clear view of where crypto and traditional finance intersect.

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1. Scott Shay
2. Blue Macellari
3. Nathan McCauley
4. Johann Kerbrat
5. Matt Corallo
6. Arjun Sethi
7. Becca Rubenfeld
8. Alex Pruden

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