- Ryan Selkis is resigning as CEO of cryptocurrency platform Messari.
- Eric Turner, the company’s chief revenue officer, succeeded him as interim CEO.
Ryan Selkis will step down as CEO of cryptocurrency platform Messari, the company announced on Friday.
Serkis will serve as a senior adviser after resigning as chief executive, a move that comes a week after he posted a series of controversial political tweets.
“A leader’s first responsibility is to his team. This week is the first week in 6 1/2 years that my politics and rhetoric have put the team in danger,” he wrote. “As a result, I have decided to step down as CEO.”
Serkis’ political tweets
Serkis has increasingly publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump’s candidacy in the upcoming U.S. election. Serkis, who has repeatedly harshly criticized President Joe Biden on “The X,” became particularly testy after he attempted to assassinate Trump at a campaign rally last week.
He noted in a tweet that anyone who wants to vote against Trump in November will likely “die in f**king fire.” He also called the upcoming election a “real war” and told one immigrant he wanted the United States to send them back.
On July 18, Serkis shared via X that the assassination allowed the United States to “barely” avoid civil war. He met the Messari team after “being too hot this week” – referring to his outbursts and comments on X.
Messari confirmed these issues:
“Ryan recently told us that he has decided to step down from his operating role as CEO of Messari so that he can fully focus his time on the cryptocurrency policy and national issues that are important to him. Without Ryan’s clear vision and focused leadership, Messari wouldn’t be the company it is today, and it won’t be the company it will be in the future.
Eric Turner, the company’s chief revenue officer, will take over as interim CEO.
Resignation of Ryan Selkis as Messari CEO
Ryan Selkis, the CEO of cryptocurrency platform Messari, has announced his resignation from the company. This decision comes following a series of controversial political tweets that caused concern within the team.
Political Controversy
Selkis faced backlash after openly supporting former President Donald Trump and making inflammatory remarks about the upcoming U.S. election. His statements, including threats of violence and divisive rhetoric, led to his decision to step down as CEO.
Despite his contributions to Messari, Selkis realized that his personal views were conflicting with the company’s values and decided to transition to a senior advisory role.
Leadership Transition
Eric Turner, the chief revenue officer of Messari, will step in as the interim CEO following Selkis’ resignation. Turner’s experience and dedication to the company make him a fitting choice for this role, ensuring continuity and stability during this transition period.
Selkis’ departure marks a significant change for Messari, but the company remains committed to its mission and values under Turner’s leadership.
