Ryan Selkis

Uniswap (CRYPTO: UNI) CEO Hayden Adams has expressed optimism over U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris‘ comments supporting digital assets, highlighting the growing recognition of decentralized finance (DeFi) by political leaders. What Happened: However, Adams' positive reception of Harris'...

After weeks of uncertainty, Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris finally put her cryptocurrency cards on the table, eliciting mixed reactions from industry observers. What happened: At a fundraising event at Wall Street, the vice president vowed to protect the interests of emerging...

Following Tuesday’s debate, Vice President Kamala Harris has taken a narrow lead in the 2024 U.S. presidential race among aggregated betting markets but still trails on the biggest and most liquid platform. What Happened: ElectionBettingOdds.com data shows the Vice President leading former...

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,...

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...

Argentina's next President Javier Milei, is making global headlines not just for his victory but also for his reputedly eccentric source of counsel — telepathic communications with his deceased dog, Conan. What Happened: In 2017, after his dog Conan passed away, Milei reportedly spoke to his dog...

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,...

Politicians from different countries are turning to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and are incorporating it into their government plans and agendas.  In the U.S., Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential candidate, announced his efforts to develop a comprehensive crypto policy framework.  During...

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...

In a move to protect the cryptocurrency community from potential market turbulence, Justin Sun, the founder of Tron (CRYPTO: TRON), said Monday he is considering a tender offer for (CRYPTO: TRX) tokens currently held by FTX (CRYPTO: FTT). This move aims to neutralize the potential adverse...

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...

Ripple’s XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) surged 18.75% in seven days, making it one of the best-performing of the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH).  Cryptocurrency Gains (+/-) Price (Recorded 12 a.m. EST) Ripple +18.75...