Blockworks announced that it has acquired Messari, combining two of crypto’s largest data and media platforms.

What’s the Scoop?

• The Deal: Blockworks acquired Messari for only $10M following its recent Series A extension, which the company said was raised specifically to consolidate crypto’s fragmented data and information sector. Messari was valued at $300M in its Series B four years ago.

• The Two-Sided Vision: Blockworks frames the combined entity as serving two distinct customer bases. Asset issuers (protocols, chains, foundations, stablecoin and RWA issuers, prediction markets) that need investor relations, disclosure frameworks, and ratings. Asset underwriters (funds, regulators, exchanges, brokerages, custodians, and…