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Ryan Selkis has decided to step down from his operational role as the CEO of Messari. Selkis announced he will now focus his time fully on crypto policy and national issues that are important to him. Although stepping down, Selkis will continue to be involved with Messari as a senior advisor and will work on long-term strategy.
Selkis expressed his personal disgust over the failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and vowed to channel his energies into addressing the systemic problems in institutions.
“I will be channeling all of my energies into addressing the underlying issues that have led to these systemic problems in our institutions,” Selkis posted.
He mentioned that his political rhetoric had put the team in harm’s way, which led to his decision to step aside as CEO. Eric Turner, currently Messari’s Chief Revenue Officer, will take over as the interim CEO. Turner has been with Messari since its inception, playing a crucial role in building the research team, developing foundational products, and managing key customer relationships.
Selkis faced backlash for tweeting strong political rhetoric regarding the attempted assassination of Trump. His tweets, which have since been deleted, included statements that were widely criticized.
“Anyone that votes against Trump at this point can die in a f*cking fire,” he tweeted. “The Civil War for the country started today, and if you are anti-Trump you are against the men who are willing to fight. Good luck.”
Selkis acknowledged that this week was the first time in 6.5 years that his politics and rhetoric put the team in harm’s way.
Selkis vs. the SEC
Ryan Selkis has been vocal against the SEC, accusing the regulator of corruption and incompetence. He has stated that he will no longer cooperate with the SEC, believing that traditional government regulators are less effective compared to private companies using innovative technologies.
Selkis argues that the SEC prioritizes its interests over protecting citizens and market stability. He advocates for modern technology to provide market information and combat fraud, suggesting that private companies are better equipped for these tasks.
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