Altcoins News
By Maheen Hernandez
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Messari just got a new boss. Diran Li took over as CEO Monday and dropped some pretty big news about where the crypto research firm wants to go next.
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"We're doubling down on Messari as an AI-first company serving institutions through research and AI products," Li said in his announcement.
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But Li seems pretty confident about his plan. He's got years of experience in fintech and tech companies, so he's not just some random guy making bold promises.
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"AI will be integral in shaping the future of financial analysis," Li said during a staff meeting last week.
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The layoffs hit pretty hard though. Some longtime employees who built Messari's reputation for quality research got cut.
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Things get tricky fast when you're overhauling technology systems. Messari's got to figure out how to plug AI into its existing data infrastructure without breaking everything…
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Li's betting that institutional clients will pay more for AI-powered insights than they do for traditional research reports.
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The crypto analytics space is getting crowded fast. Companies like Chainalysis, Elliptic, and CoinMetrics are all fighting for the same clients, and they're all talking about AI…
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Some industry people aren't buying the hype yet. Sarah Thompson, who tracks blockchain companies, posted on Twitter that Messari's success "hinges on balancing innovation with…
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Li's also looking at partnerships with AI research labs to speed up development. He won't say which ones, but sources think Messari's talking to at least two major universities…
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Messari hasn't shared many details about what its AI products will actually look like. The company's being pretty secretive about technical specs and pricing, which makes sense…
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The next few months will probably determine whether Li's gamble pays off. Institutional clients are cautious about switching analytics providers, especially when there's…
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Li's scheduled to give more details about the AI roadmap in April. Until then, Messari employees and clients are pretty much waiting to see what happens next.
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Li previously served as head of product at several fintech startups before joining Messari's board last year.
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The crypto analytics market reached $3.2 billion in 2024, with AI-driven products accounting for roughly 30% of that figure.
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