As a researcher with a background in technology and business, I have closely followed the developments at Messari, a leading crypto data and research firm, with great interest. The sudden departure of Ryan Selkis as CEO, announced through a series of controversial tweets, came as a shock to me, given his influential role in the company he co-founded.


Ryan Selkis resigned as CEO of Messari, the cryptocurrency information and analysis company he helped establish, after igniting controversy with a string of provocative political tweets advocating for conflict and the expulsion of an immigrant from the US.

On X, the social media site where he recently shared a barrage of contentious posts, he officially revealed his departure on Friday.

For the past 6.5 years, my political stances and persuasive speech have placed our team in potential danger. Consequently, I have chosen to relinquish my role as CEO.

He has a history of hurling insults at X, but following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump last weekend, his derogatory remarks became even more intense. On X that very afternoon, he wrote, “Anyone who opposes Trump now deserves to perish in a fiery oblivion.” His rhetoric escalated, referring to it as “an all-out war.”

Based on my understanding of the situation, I believe it is unfortunate and unkind to express such sentiments towards an immigrant, especially using language that suggests a desire for their removal from the country and denial of citizenship. As someone who values diversity and inclusivity, I strongly advocate for compassionate and welcoming attitudes towards those seeking a better life in a new place. It is important to remember that everyone’s journey is unique, and many immigrants have faced significant challenges and hardships before reaching their destination. Rather than focusing on exclusion, we should be extending a hand of support and solidarity to help them integrate into their new community and thrive.

On Friday, during his resignation speech, Selkis expressed his dismay over the media and administration’s inadequate responses following the assassination attempt on Trump. He criticized their lack of action in seeking answers about the attack and their failure to curb the divisive language that potentially instigated the incident.

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2024-07-19 18:26