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⭐ Celebrating Progress and Purpose ⭐ At Galaxy, we believe in creating spaces for connection, learning, and leadership. Last month, our Women at Galaxy Employee Resource Group hosted the third annual Women in Crypto event at our New York HQ. For the first time, we welcomed external clients and counterparties to join the conversation, making it a truly collaborative platform. From panelists like Christine Kim, Grace Chao, and Jessica Jonas, attendees heard inspiring insights on mentorship, representation, and the evolving role of women in crypto. These conversations underscore the importance of representation and the value of diverse perspectives in shaping digital assets responsibly. Read our latest feature to learn more about the event and its impact: https://hubs.li/Q02ZJXs60 

On today's episode of the Infinite Jungle, I chat with Prysm developers "Potuz" and Terence Tsao about enshrined proposer builder separation, also called execution payload block separation (ePBS). ePBS is a fast developing series of code changes that will remove the need for validators to rely on trusted relays to earn additional MEV block rewards. ePBS also has other benefits including improved node bandwidth and CPU usage. Terence and Potuz are working to build consensus in the Ethereum community for including ePBS in the next network-wide upgrade after Pectra, which is called Fusaka. To learn more about ePBS, its benefits, risks, and readiness for implementation, listen to the full Infinite Jungle episode linked below. Also, as a PSA for my podcast listeners, please note the show will be going on another one week hiatus in observance of the American Thanksgiving holiday. I'll be back with new episodes starting the second week of December, Tuesday December 10th! Happy Thanksgiving to all who observe! Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/es6jQkDS Spotify: https://lnkd.in/efPSi8rb YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eFFd4UJ2

In case you missed it... When we published our Digital Asset Investable Universe report in September, the total market cap of digital assets stood at $2.3 trillion. Fast forward to today, and that figure has grown to $3.4 trillion. The rapid growth of this asset class underscores its transformative potential within the global financial system. From Bitcoin and Ethereum to equities, ETFs, and startups, digital assets are redefining value and ownership. Our report offers a roadmap for navigating this dynamic landscape, highlighting key opportunities and entry points for investors. Don’t get left behind—download the report and explore the future of finance: https://hubs.li/Q02ZHbfG0

The Future of Bitcoin Layer 2s Bitcoin Layer 2 (L2) solutions are transforming BTC’s utility, unlocking DeFi, staking, and payments—all within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Key Stats: ▪️L2 projects have grown 7x since 2021, with $447M in funding since 2018. ▪️By 2030, $47B of BTC could flow into L2s, driving Bitcoin-native innovation. Explore how L2s are scaling Bitcoin beyond "digital gold" in our latest report by Galaxy Research Analyst Gabe Parker ⬇️

The Infinite Jungle show is back! On today's episode, I share my main takeaways from the bi-annual Ethereum developer conference, Devcon. Despite the high number of technical innovations and announcements presented at Devcon 7, none were able to offer the community clarity about Ethereum’s long-term value and narrative. More than the technical announcements, the ideas presented at Devcon about how to build Ethereum and build on Ethereum in a way that promotes values of decentralization and credible neutrality inspired the minds and hearts of Devcon attendees. More than any innovation, forthcoming upgrade, or development team in the Ethereum ecosystem, the most compelling North Star presented at the conference was a shared desire among attendees to build permissionless, transparent, and trust-minimized systems for the betterment of humanity. Listen to my full take on Devcon, the beam chain, native rollups and more on today's episode of the Infinite Jungle podcast: Apple: https://lnkd.in/gdGrPSBW Spotify: https://lnkd.in/giiUYZvK YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g7axxv9Z You can also read my takeaways from Devcon 2024 on galaxy.com: https://lnkd.in/gCYVY9jM

In our latest Trading Take, Beimnet Abebe from Galaxy Trading returns to unpack the recent developments in financial markets following the U.S. election. Against the backdrop of a newly unified Congress and ongoing market euphoria, Bitcoin has soared to new all-time highs. Beimnet discusses the investor sentiment driving Bitcoin’s rise and Michael Saylor’s acquisition strategy. Beimnet and Alex Thorn also talk about the implications of President-elect Trump’s pro-crypto stance and expected regulatory shifts that might further fuel Bitcoin’s ascent. As the market eyes the $100,000 mark, this Trading Take offers a measured perspective on potential resistance points and the broader impact of geopolitical tensions on market dynamics. 🎥 Watch Bitcoin Soars, Markets Stir: What’s Next? https://hubs.li/Q02ZpXvb0

Discover key insights from our Digital Asset Investable Universe report in under 10 minutes. Alex Thorn, Galaxy's Head of Firmwide Research, walks you through the most essential takeaways in this high-level visual overview. Whether you're an investor looking to gain strategic exposure to digital assets or simply curious about the industry's future, this is your comprehensive guide. Watch the full video now: https://hubs.li/Q02Zp-1g0

We are thrilled to announce Galaxy as the first co-host of the Further Network Summit 2024! Be sure to visit Galaxy large booth and connect with their team in the main lounge area. Beyond their presence at the venue, the event agenda features Mike Novogratz and Bouchra Darwazah contributing their insights as part of our panels. Galaxy (TSX: GLXY) is a digital asset and blockchain leader providing access to the growing digital economy. Galaxy serves a diversified client base, including institutions, startups, and qualified individuals. Since 2018, Galaxy has been building a holistic financial platform spanning three complementary operating businesses: #GlobalMarkets, #AssetManagement, and #DigitalInfrastructureSolutions. Galaxy offerings include, amongst others, trading, lending, strategic advisory services, institutional-grade investment solutions, proprietary bitcoin mining and hosting services, network validator services, and the development of enterprise custodial technology. The company is headquartered in #NewYorkCity, with global offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the Galaxy team at the Further Network Summit 2024: Mike Novogratz, CEO @ Galaxy Bouchra Darwazah, Managing Director, Principal Trading @ Galaxy Andrew Lace, VP Global Markets @ Galaxy Leon Marshall, CEO Europe @ Galaxy Further Network Summit 2024, co-hosted with Galaxy & QCP, will take place on December 9th at the Four Seasons Hotel in #AbuDhabi. More details are always available on our website 👉https://lnkd.in/d8ZMWTXT #FurtherNetworkSummit #FurtherVentures #Events #VentureCapital #Innovation #FinTech

Need to catch up on the latest? Here's what Galaxy Research is covering this week: 🔹 Gary Gensler to Resign The current Securities & Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler announced Thursday that he will step down at noon on Inauguration Day, concurrent with when President-elect Donald J. Trump will be sworn in for his second term. 🔹 Passive Yields Coming to USDC Holders Onchain On Wednesday, Coinbase announced it would be introducing USDC Rewards for USDC-holders in Coinbase Wallet accounts. 🔹 Tradfi Feels the FOMO Goldman Sachs will spin out its enterprise blockchain platform designed for institutional trading. The platform, called GS DAP, will allow institutions to trade, settle, and tokenize financial instruments on distributed ledger technology. Check out this week's top stories for our take, and don't forget to subscribe ⤵

In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn talks with the renowned Bitcoin personality, American Hodl, to discuss the pivotal moments and potential future of Bitcoin adoption. This conversation unpacks the state of the current market cycle, the increasing involvement of nation-states in the cryptocurrency market, and the broader implications for the global economy. With American Hodl's unique insights and Alex's analytical expertise, they explore how these developments could shape regulations, influence market dynamics, and open up new investment opportunities in the crypto space. Listen to the episode on your favorite platform🎧 YouTube: https://hubs.li/Q02Z9xm80 Spotify: https://hubs.li/Q02Z9JTM0 Apple Podcasts: https://hubs.li/Q02Z9J3j0