Messari CEO Eric Turner Steps Down Amid AI Expansion
Cointelegraph
Messari CEO Eric Turner stepped down as the company pivots to an AI-first strategy, promoting CTO Diran Li to CEO.Summary
Blockchain data provider Messari announced leadership changes and layoffs as it commits to becoming an AI-first company. CEO Eric Turner stepped down, handing the reins to Diran Li, the former Chief Technology Officer, stating the move is right for the company's next phase. Li confirmed the staff cuts, calling it a difficult decision, and emphasized that Messari will now focus on serving institutions through research and AI products. This strategic shift follows Messari's gradual incorporation of AI into its offerings starting in 2024, including opening its data layer to autonomous agents last week. Messari has conducted previous workforce reductions in 2023 and early 2025.
(Source：Cointelegraph)