

NYU Blockchain Lab X Galaxy
About the Event: Join the NYU Blockchain Lab for an exclusive fireside chat with Lucas Tcheyan, VP of Research at Galaxy Digital.
As the digital asset space rapidly evolves, especially at the intersection of Crypto and AI, understanding the macro landscape and institutional perspectives is critical. Lucas brings a uniquely diverse background to the table, having bridged Traditional Finance, international policy, and Web3 prop trading.
Whether you are interested in institutional crypto research, macroeconomic trends, or building a career in Web3, this is a rare opportunity to gain insights directly from a leader at one of the top digital asset firms in the world.
About the Speaker: Lucas is the VP of Research at Galaxy Digital. His comprehensive career spans multiple global sectors:
Web3 & Digital Assets: Previously worked as a proprietary trader on Galaxy's trading desk before leading their Research division.
International Policy: Spent 5 years as a research analyst at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Beijing, covering Chinese foreign policy.
TradFi: Started his career in Institutional Sales at Goldman Sachs.
Logistics:
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Location: NYU Leslie eLab (16 Washington Place)