Messari founder Ryan Selkis tweeted: "Over the next 18 months, I will help spearhead a $100 million, multi-entity political movement in support of the crypto industry. I am dedicating my time , energy and money into doing what I say I will do.”

Prior to the news in February, Ryan Selkis commented on the Paxos regulatory crisis and vowed to end Gary Gensler's political career.