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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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Latest Episodes

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 trad... more

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 co... more

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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 ... more

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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 A... more

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Recent Guests

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
David Bailey
CEO of Nakamoto, former Bitcoin Magazine/Bitcoin Conference founder
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Episode: Nakamoto’s Next Phase with David Bailey
Dan Matuszewski
CMS Holdings representative; seasoned crypto trader and investor
CMS Holdings
Episode: Comparing Today to Bear Markets of the Past with Dan Matuszewski
Bemnet Abebe
Galaxy Trading participant; market commentator
Galaxy Trading
Episode: Comparing Today to Bear Markets of the Past with Dan Matuszewski
Zack Pokorny
Galaxy Research guest; author on lending and prediction markets
Galaxy Research
Episode: Will Agent Swarms Price the Future on Prediction Markets? with Zack Pokorny
Omid Malekan
Professor at Columbia Business School, expert in cryptocurrency and finance
Columbia Business School
Episode: The Banks are Wrong on Stablecoin Yield with Omid Malekan
Beimnet Abebe
Analyst at Galaxy Trading
Galaxy Trading
Episode: The Banks are Wrong on Stablecoin Yield with Omid Malekan
Greg Xethalis
Partner and General Counsel at Multicoin Capital
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Episode: Crypto Policy & The Future of Multicoin with Greg Xethalis

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 128 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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Listeners appreciate the informative nature of discussions, particularly the insights provided during solo sessions by the host.

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#169
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#190
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#234
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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.
Building Bitcoin While Battling Cancer with Becca Rubenfeld
Q: What is Anchorwatch building, and how does Miniscript enable it?
Anchorwatch combines insured custody with a modular, Bitcoin-native vaulting system using Miniscript to support time-locked, multi-party arrangements. This allows secure, configurable governance and compliance in a way that native Bitcoin transactions can enforce, meeting enterprise needs natively on-chain.

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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. Alex Pruden
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4. Dan Matuszewski
5. Bemnet Abebe
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7. Omid Malekan
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