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The cryptocurrency world found itself embroiled in political controversy this week following a series of inflammatory social media posts by Ryan Selkis, the founder and CEO of crypto data platform Messari. What Happened: Known for his frequent clashes with figures such as SEC Chair Gary Gensler,...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) took a jab at the cryptocurrency industry, asking why the industry seems to say that the only way it can survive is if there’s "plenty of space for the drug traffickers and human traffickers." What Happened: Warren in a Bloomberg interview on Tuesday said,...

It's easy to be overwhelmed as a retail investor by the memecoin tsunami: GameStop coin here, Dogwifhat there — even a so-called "Meow" coin. How can retail investors make sense of it all? A tweet by crypto founder Qiao Wang provides insight. "The Most...

After a fourth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has called off his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination and announced his intention to endorse former President Donald Trump. What Happened: Ramaswamy expressed gratitude toward his campaign backers and...

Bankruptcies, lawsuits, wins for the SEC, losses for crypto operators, bad actors and the spot Bitcoin ETF approval: the crypto space in 2023 was an eventful and remarkable year. In its latest report, Messari highlighted crypto and its relevance in 2024. What Happened: The...

Research firm Messari published its latest Crypto Theses report,  and it paints a vibrant picture of optimism for certain digital assets, as well as excitement surrounding artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tokens. Messari analysts emphasized Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as "digital gold...

Ryan Selkis, the CEO of crypto market intelligence provider Messari, celebrated a decade in the cryptocurrency industry on Tuesday.  What Happened: Selkis marked the occasion by sharing a screenshot of an email on social media, revealing his purchase of 10 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on October 9,...

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on Wednesday announced his plans to release a “comprehensive crypto policy framework” by Thanksgiving.  Ramaswamy Promises Crypto Platform  During a conversation with Messari CEO Ryan Selkis, Ramaswamy made an appearance at...

Ryan Selkis, the CEO of Messari, on Saturday, said that he is concerned about the future of cryptocurrencies in the United States if President Joe Biden is reelected.  What Happened: Selkis suggested options like moving overseas, rallying behind California Governor Gavin Newsom, or voting for...

In the wake of recent actions taken by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against renowned cryptocurrency exchanges Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) and Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN), Messari founder Ryan Selkis established a new advocacy group dubbed @DFA2024. The organization...

Ethereum Classic (CRYPTO: ETC) has rallied 140% over the last month, but Messari analyst Tom Dunleavy isn’t convinced about its long-term value as an investment. What Happened: “ETC price rose quickly, but looking at fundamental metrics, nothing has changed...

Over $6 trillion in transactions were settled on the Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) blockchain over the last year.  What Happened: According to a report from crypto research platform Messari, Ethereum has settled $6.2 trillion in transactions over the last 12 months.  “This figure is up 369...

Cryptocurrencies backing the top five smart contract platforms have outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) in the trailing 24-hour period at press time, according to data from Messari. Bitcoin, the world's apex cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization, traded up 1% at $33,510.13 at press time. BTC...