Cryptocurrency
Messari CEO Resigns Amid Controversy
Saturday. July 20 at 5:30 AM
1 min. readRyan Selkis has stepped down as CEO of Messari, a data aggregator platform, amidst public backlash over his comments on civil war and immigrants in the US during the election season. Eric Turner, Messari's chief revenue officer, will take over as the company's head. Selkis stated, 'I've chosen to transition to the role of Senior Advisor, a decision I deliberated on due to my passion for addressing societal issues.' His recent political remarks, including a call for violence against Trump supporters, sparked outrage. Selkis also faced criticism for questioning an individual's immigration status. Despite privately apologizing, Selkis hinted at a more active role in future elections. Messari revealed that Selkis will focus on crypto policy moving forward.