Trump Ally Messari CEO Ryan Selkis Steps Down Amid Backlash

Ryan Selkis, the outspoken founder of crypto intelligence firm Messari, announced Friday that he is stepping down as CEO following controversial tweets this week, including several that advocated political violence and others that promoted conspiracy theories related to the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump.

“A leader’s first responsibility is to his team,” Selkis tweeted. “This week was the first week in 6.5 years that my politics and rhetoric put the team in harms way. As such, I have decided to step aside as CEO.”

Eric Turner, previously the firm’s Chief Revenue Officer, will take over the CEO position at Messari. Selkis said that he will transition into the role of a senior advisor.

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