Blockworks has purchased Messari, a leading crypto data firm, following a $192 million valuation earlier this year. This move accelerates Blockworks’ strategy to become the premier provider of institutional-grade information in the digital asset space.
The acquisition merges two major players in crypto data, creating a unified platform that covers over 40,000 assets. Messari brings its extensive data on markets, exchanges, stablecoins, protocols, token unlocks, fundraising, research, social sentiment, and event monitoring. Its API is widely used by funds, exchanges, and developers.
Blockworks had already shifted its focus from media to data and intelligence, shutting down its news division in 2025. This deal solidifies its pivot, aiming to connect crypto asset issuers with investors, exchanges, and regulators through a shared information network.
The combined offering will include standardized disclosures, ratings, research, investor relations tools, market data, monitoring systems, compliance workflows, and diligence infrastructure. Blockworks co-founder Jason Yanowitz noted that the acquisition bridges issuers and investors via a trusted record system.
Blockworks sees artificial intelligence as a key driver for crypto data demand, arguing that digital assets generate structured, real-time information suitable for automated consumption. Messari CEO Diran Li emphasized that joining forces allows both companies to pursue transparency and efficiency more effectively.
Existing Messari products will continue operating, with development focused on expanding data coverage, strengthening APIs, enhancing investor relations software, and improving monitoring and compliance tools.