Messari CEO Eric Turner has stepped down as the company restructures and shifts its focus toward artificial intelligence. Chief Technology Officer Diran Li will assume the CEO role following the leadership transition.
The change comes alongside layoffs, though the company did not disclose the number of employees affected. The restructuring is part of a broader effort to reposition Messari as an “AI-first” organization targeting institutional clients with research and data-driven products. Turner will remain involved as an advisor.
Founded in 2018, Messari provides market intelligence, analytics, and research on digital assets and blockchain ecosystems. The pivot reflects a wider trend across the crypto sector, where companies are reallocating resources toward AI development amid declining developer activity and shifting market demand.
Recent workforce reductions across the industry include cuts at OP Labs and Block, as firms increasingly prioritize automation and AI-driven services to improve efficiency and product offerings.
