Bitcoin Descends on Las Vegas w/ Alex Thorn

Bitcoin Descends on Las Vegas w/ Alex Thorn

From Galaxy Brains by Galaxy Digital Research

April 30, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

Alex Thorn reports live from Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, discussing the event and its implications for Bitcoin and quantum computing.

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 Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets, the incoming Fed Chair, and the state of the Iran War. Participants, along with Galaxy Digital, hold a financial interest in (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterparties. Galaxy also provides services to vehicles that invest in BTC. If the value of such assets increases, those vehicles may benefit, and Galaxy’s service fees may increase accordingly. The valuation in this communication is based on technical, fundamental, and market analysis and not on any formal valuation method. For more information, please refer to Galaxy’s public filings and statements. Cryptocurrencies, including BTC, are inherently volatile and risky and ultimate market movements may not align with this statement. For additional risks related to digital assets, please refer to the risk factors contained in filings…

People in this episode

Guest: Alex Thorn

Topics covered

  • Bitcoin
  • quantum computing
  • financial markets
  • Las Vegas
  • cryptocurrency

Keywords

  • Bitcoin
  • quantum computing
  • Las Vegas
  • financial markets
  • cryptocurrency
  • Galaxy Digital
  • Iran War

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Galaxy Digital

Places: Las Vegas, Venetian Resort and Casino

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