According to WSJ, crypto data and research platform Blockworks has acquired its competitor Messari. Sources revealed that Blockworks paid over $10 million for the deal, while Messari was valued at around $300 million during its Series B funding in 2022. Messari has undergone multiple rounds of management and organizational restructuring, with founder and former CEO Ryan Selkis stepping down in 2024. Earlier this year, the company also laid off some employees and executives, announcing a shift toward an AI-first strategy. After the deal, Messari's current CEO Diran Li will join Blockworks' management team. https://(wublock123.com)/news/blockworks-acquires-messari-for-10m-plus-after-2022-valuation-300m-62690