- 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 Cause Controversy
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.
Company Response and Leadership Change
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.
Impact of Serkis’ Resignation on Messari
Recent events surrounding Ryan Selkis’ resignation as CEO of Messari have left the cryptocurrency platform in a state of uncertainty. The controversial political tweets made by Selkis have raised concerns among investors and employees, prompting a swift change in leadership.
Eric Turner stepping in as the interim CEO brings a new perspective to the company, but the fallout from Serkis’ actions may continue to affect Messari’s reputation in the cryptocurrency community.
The Road Ahead for Messari
As Messari navigates through this challenging period, it will be crucial for the company to rebuild trust with its stakeholders and reinforce its commitment to transparency and integrity. Eric Turner’s leadership will be tested as he steers the company through this transition and works towards regaining the trust of the community.
Ultimately, the future success of Messari will depend on how effectively it addresses the aftermath of Serkis’ resignation and the impact it has had on the company’s culture and reputation.
