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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

Great three weeks ahead for us at Further Ventures! As the #FinTech season in the UAE heats up, we announce our biggest annual event of this year — the Further Network Summit 2024, co-hosted with Galaxy & QCP?on?December 9th in #AbuDhabi! Further Network Summit is an exclusive invite-only ADFW side-event that brings together key market participants in the next-generation capital markets economy. The summit offers a unique opportunity to connect with asset management principals, regulators, sovereign wealth funds, HNI investors, and entrepreneurs creating the companies and financial products of the future. We have an exciting program prepared for this year with panels featuring industry leaders such as Mike Novogratz, Darius Sit, Faisal Al Hammadi, Mohamed Hamdy, Mike Cagney, Frank La Salla, Mona El Isa, David E Rutter, Bouchra Darwazah and many others. On top of that, we have an outstanding line-up of portfolio companies participating in the event: Dfns, Fuze, GRVT, Kemet Trading, Libre Capital, Primrose Capital Management, Soter Insure, Tungsten Custody Solutions, and Twinstake. More details are always available on our website ??https://lnkd.in/d8ZMWTXT Starting today, we will be sharing more details about the Further Network Summit, so stay tuned! Reach Further Together. #FurtherNetworkSummit #FurtherVentures #Events #VentureCapital #Innovation #FinTech

Join GK8 by Galaxy's live webinar featuring Mark Mayerfeld, CRO at GK8 by Galaxy, and Benjamin D., Digital Assets Expert & Thought Leader. When? ?? Tuesday, November 26th at 9:00 AM ET (2:00 PM GMT) What? ?? Understanding MPC Basics – What it is and why it matters ?? Key Security Factors – Ensuring your solution meets institutional standards ?? Scalability & Flexibility – Adapting to growth and complex requirements ?? Finding Your Best Fit – Additional criteria to consider Register: https://lnkd.in/eWpYbUPn

Last Chance to Register! Join us tomorrow for an interactive webinar featuring Galaxy experts: ?? Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research ?? Tyler Williams, Head of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs ?? Sebastian Antonio Corrochano, Head of Business Development ?? Ian Kolman, Senior Research Analyst They’ll address your questions on the post-election impact on crypto, policy shifts in the U.S., and the broader macro environment. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eyePa_zm

The 2024 election results mark a potential turning point for the crypto industry. With significant shifts in leadership and policy on the horizon, what’s next for regulation, adoption, and markets? Christopher Rhine, CFA, Galaxy's Head of Liquid Active Strategies, explores: ??How a new administration could reshape crypto regulation ??The potential for DeFi frameworks to unlock institutional adoption ??Why crypto IPOs might take center stage in 2025 Read his full perspective: https://hubs.li/Q02YWdXd0

Are you a financial institution weighing the pros and cons of #MPC solutions for digital asset #custody? ?? The right choice can elevate your custody strategy—but how do you decide which solution checks all the boxes? Join us in this must-attend webinar with Mark Mayerfeld, CRO at GK8 by Galaxy, and Benjamin Duve, digital assets expert and thought leader, ex-European Central Bank, BNY, and Commerzbank, as they cover the essential criteria for selecting an MPC solution that’s effective, secure, and future-ready. ?? https://lnkd.in/d7HDcahQ ?? Save your seat to explore the evolving world of #digitalasset custody! *Limited seats available ?#digitalassets #blockchain

Our Galaxy Ventures team just published an in-depth analysis on "The Practical Economics of a BitVM Bridge." With Bitcoin rollups evolving, BitVM bridges like Citrea, our portfolio company, are positioned to reshape Bitcoin’s role, with the potential to transform it from a simple asset to a robust platform for financial settlement. Explore how this bridge architecture is tackling liquidity, fees, and operator incentives, offering new insights into the future of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions. Check out the full blog written by Galaxy Ventures’ Will Nuelle, Arjun Mohan, and Vikramaditya Singh for an in-depth exploration: https://hubs.li/Q02YzzNf0

Hong Kong’s supportive approach to the digital asset market positions it as a promising location for innovation and potential growth. We at Galaxy recognize Hong Kong’s growing importance. We’ve expanded our operations there and couldn’t be more excited to see what the future holds. John Cahill, Chief Operating Officer of Galaxy Asia, said, “We chose to further invest in Hong Kong because of the city’s multiple unrivaled advantages, such as its favorable regulatory environment, the presence of a sophisticated investor base, and its strategic position as a gateway to the Asian market. Additionally, Hong Kong's infrastructure for digital finance and blockchain technology provides a conducive environment for innovation and growth.” With our expanded presence, we’re positioned to better serve institutional clients across Asia’s evolving digital asset landscape and to bring Galaxy’s solutions to the region. Read Invest Hong Kong’s Press Release: https://lnkd.in/gcU8K2je

Looking to join an innovative team? Or know someone who might be a great fit? Check out these exciting opportunities with Galaxy: ?? Marketing & PR: Product Marketing Lead, Galaxy Asset Management ?? IT, Infrastructure, Security: Systems Engineer (Google Workspaces) ?? Advisory: Investment Banking Associate Explore more open roles at Galaxy: https://hubs.li/Q02Ywz8d0