Ryan Selkis

Ryan Selkis founded Messari, a platform focused on crypto market intelligence and data analytics that helps investors understand digital assets through reliable insights and research.

 

Before starting Messari, he worked as an entrepreneur-in-residence at ConsenSys. He was also part of the early teams at Digital Currency Group, where he handled seed investment efforts, and at CoinDesk, where he helped with restructuring and supported the growth of its flagship Consensus events. Selkis entered the crypto space in 2013 as an investor and commentator and became known for his direct analysis and writing about the industry.

 

Quick Facts:

 

Field	Details
Full Name	Ryan Selkis
Birth	United States
Nationality	American
Early career	MBA, MIT Sloan School of Management
Notable roles	Roles at JPMorgan Chase and Summit Partners in traditional finance

 

 

Career Overview:

 

Ryan Selkis entered the crypto space in 2013 as an early Bitcoin investor and blogger. He became known in the industry through his honest and often bold newsletter called Two-Bit Idiot. Before launching Messari, he worked in investing roles at Digital Currency Group, where he handled early-stage deals. Later, he helped reshape CoinDesk by improving its business growth and supporting the expansion of the Consensus conference. He also spent time at ConsenSys as an entrepreneur-in-residence.

 

Career highlights of Ryan Selkis:

 

2013: Started investing in Bitcoin and researching blockchain. Also wrote the Two-Bit Idiot crypto newsletter.

2014: Joined Digital Currency Group as one of the first employees, focusing on early-stage crypto investments.

2016: Became Managing Director at CoinDesk, helping grow the business and leading the annual Consensus conferences.

2018: Founded Messari to bring more transparency and reliable data to the crypto industry.

2020: Expanded Messari with advanced research tools and analytics for institutional investors.

2022: Advocated for clearer crypto regulations and raised Messari’s Series B funding.

2024: Stepped down as CEO of Messari and moved into a senior adviser role.

2026: Launched a new venture (“NewCo”) in the Washington DC–Baltimore area.

 

Recognitions:

 

Year	Name	Description
2023	CoinDesk Most Influential	Named one of the 50 most influential people in digital assets for his leadership in crypto policy.
2022	POLITICO 50	Listed as a top D.C. influencer for his advocacy in cryptocurrency regulation and policy.
2021	Yahoo Finance Most Influential 40	Included in the "Most Influential 40" list for his role in the crypto industry's growth.