Cryptocurrency CEO Resigns After Posting Incendiary Remarks on Social Media Following Attempt on Trump’s Life

Prominent Cryptocurrency CEO Resigns After Incendiary Remarks Supporting Trump

In a shocking turn of events, Ryan Selkis, the CEO of Messari, a prominent crypto data company, has announced his resignation after posting controversial remarks in support of Donald Trump following the recent assassination attempt on the Republican presidential nominee.

Selkis, who is known on social media as “twobitidiot,” faced backlash after making incendiary comments on X, calling for violence against non-Trump supporters. In a since-deleted post, he wrote, “Anyone that votes against Trump at this point can die in a f—–g fire. Literal war.” He later added, “The Civil War for the country started today, and if you are anti-Trump you are against the men who are willing to fight. Good luck.”

Following the public outcry, Selkis decided to step down as CEO, citing that his “politics and rhetoric put the team in harm’s way.” In his resignation statement, he expressed his disgust at the media and administration’s handling of the aftermath of the attack on Trump, as well as their failure to address the divisive rhetoric that led to the incident.

His successor, Eric Turner, has not yet commented on the situation. The resignation comes at a time when the crypto world is showing increased support for Trump, with the Republican nominee including crypto in his party’s platform and scheduled to speak at the upcoming Bitcoin Conference in Nashville.

However, Selkis’ remarks may have hindered the mainstream acceptance of crypto, a key goal for the industry. Messari, founded by Selkis in 2018, has the backing of major financial institutions, including Point72 Ventures and Brevan Howard.

As the crypto community continues to advocate for a more accommodating regulatory environment, Selkis’ resignation serves as a reminder of the impact of divisive rhetoric in the industry. Stay tuned for further developments as the story unfolds.