
About this episode
In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn welcomes Kyle Samani, co-founder and managing partner of Multicoin Capital and newly appointed chairman of Forward Industries. They discuss Forward’s $1.65 billion PIPE transaction co-sponsored by Multicoin, Galaxy, and Jump, which positions the company as the world’s largest Solana-based digital asset treasury.
Kyle shares why Solana’s design enables productive treasury strategies, how Forward plans to scale responsibly within the network, and why he believes Solana’s long-term vision positions it to rival legacy exchanges. They also explore the future of digital asset treasuries, the role of M&A, and the ongoing debate between high-performance L1s and Ethereum’s modular L2 approach.
Plus, Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) joins to break down BTC, ETH, and SOL market dynamics, including credibility, macro forces, and policy risks.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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