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Blockworks Acquires Messari to Build Unified Crypto Data Platform
Blockworks announced the acquisition of Messari, a move that brings together two of the largest information and data businesses in the cryptocurrency sector. The deal, completed in early June 2026, follows Blockworks’ recent Series A extension that valued the company at $192 million. The transaction is reported to be worth just over $10 million.
The acquisition unites Blockworks’ issuer‑focused products—such as the Token Transparency Framework, investor‑relations infrastructure, institutional distribution and research tools—with Messari’s expansive market‑intelligence platform. Messari, founded in 2018, offers coverage of more than 40,000 assets and provides APIs that span markets, exchanges, research, stablecoins, protocols, token unlocks, fundraising activity, social sentiment and event monitoring. The combined entity aims to create a two‑sided platform that connects issuers and investors across on‑chain capital markets.
Blockworks has long focused on providing disclosure infrastructure for digital‑asset issuers. Its Token Transparency Framework, launched in 2025, standardises open‑source disclosures for token issuers, while its investor‑relations tools help issuers communicate with institutional investors. Messari’s products, on the other hand, are used by funds, exchanges, custodians, fintech firms, brokerages, regulators, developers and AI agents. By merging these complementary capabilities, the new platform will offer a single system of record for on‑chain assets.
The move reflects a broader vision that the crypto information layer will consolidate in a manner similar to traditional financial markets. Bloomberg, FactSet, Moody’s and S&P Global have become dominant providers of market intelligence and workflow solutions in the equity and fixed‑income space. Blockworks’ CEO, Jason Yanowitz, said the acquisition “connects the two sides of the market. Issuers maintain a trusted record of their business, and investors, exchanges, regulators, and investors consume that record through research, APIs, and automated workflows.”
Yanowitz also highlighted the role of artificial intelligence. He noted that AI agents will become major consumers of structured market data, increasing the importance of trusted, real‑time information and AI‑native workflows. The combined platform plans to expand data coverage, strengthen APIs, improve investor‑relations tools, enhance monitoring and compliance capabilities, and deliver more robust research and ratings.
Messari’s CEO, Diran Li, emphasized the shared focus on transparency and structure. He said, “Messari and Blockworks have both spent years focused on bringing more transparency, trust, and structure to crypto markets. Coming together allows us to pursue that shared vision more efficiently and build a stronger platform for the customers, investors, and institutions moving onchain.”
Customers of Messari will retain access to the existing product suite and coverage, now supported by the broader platform. Blockworks, headquartered in New York City, employs nearly 100 people across more than a dozen countries. Messari’s market‑intelligence products are already used by a wide range of stakeholders, including funds, exchanges, developers, product teams and AI agents.
The acquisition underscores the growing consolidation pressure reshaping the crypto data ecosystem. By combining issuer‑side disclosure tools with the API stack that underwriters rely on, the new platform positions itself to serve the needs of both issuers and investors as on‑chain markets mature.
As the crypto industry continues to evolve, the integration of Blockworks and Messari will likely influence how data is accessed, analyzed and applied across the sector. The combined company will monitor regulatory developments, expand its data coverage, and continue to support the growing demand for reliable, structured market intelligence.
Tags: Blockworks, Messari, crypto data, on-chain markets, investor relations, AI, token transparency, cryptocurrency, blockchain, data consolidation, crypto industry
The acquisition unites Blockworks’ issuer‑focused products—such as the Token Transparency Framework, investor‑relations infrastructure, institutional distribution and research tools—with Messari’s expansive market‑intelligence platform. Messari, founded in 2018, offers coverage of more than 40,000 assets and provides APIs that span markets, exchanges, research, stablecoins, protocols, token unlocks, fundraising activity, social sentiment and event monitoring. The combined entity aims to create a two‑sided platform that connects issuers and investors across on‑chain capital markets.
Blockworks has long focused on providing disclosure infrastructure for digital‑asset issuers. Its Token Transparency Framework, launched in 2025, standardises open‑source disclosures for token issuers, while its investor‑relations tools help issuers communicate with institutional investors. Messari’s products, on the other hand, are used by funds, exchanges, custodians, fintech firms, brokerages, regulators, developers and AI agents. By merging these complementary capabilities, the new platform will offer a single system of record for on‑chain assets.
The move reflects a broader vision that the crypto information layer will consolidate in a manner similar to traditional financial markets. Bloomberg, FactSet, Moody’s and S&P Global have become dominant providers of market intelligence and workflow solutions in the equity and fixed‑income space. Blockworks’ CEO, Jason Yanowitz, said the acquisition “connects the two sides of the market. Issuers maintain a trusted record of their business, and investors, exchanges, regulators, and investors consume that record through research, APIs, and automated workflows.”
Yanowitz also highlighted the role of artificial intelligence. He noted that AI agents will become major consumers of structured market data, increasing the importance of trusted, real‑time information and AI‑native workflows. The combined platform plans to expand data coverage, strengthen APIs, improve investor‑relations tools, enhance monitoring and compliance capabilities, and deliver more robust research and ratings.
Messari’s CEO, Diran Li, emphasized the shared focus on transparency and structure. He said, “Messari and Blockworks have both spent years focused on bringing more transparency, trust, and structure to crypto markets. Coming together allows us to pursue that shared vision more efficiently and build a stronger platform for the customers, investors, and institutions moving onchain.”
Customers of Messari will retain access to the existing product suite and coverage, now supported by the broader platform. Blockworks, headquartered in New York City, employs nearly 100 people across more than a dozen countries. Messari’s market‑intelligence products are already used by a wide range of stakeholders, including funds, exchanges, developers, product teams and AI agents.
The acquisition underscores the growing consolidation pressure reshaping the crypto data ecosystem. By combining issuer‑side disclosure tools with the API stack that underwriters rely on, the new platform positions itself to serve the needs of both issuers and investors as on‑chain markets mature.
As the crypto industry continues to evolve, the integration of Blockworks and Messari will likely influence how data is accessed, analyzed and applied across the sector. The combined company will monitor regulatory developments, expand its data coverage, and continue to support the growing demand for reliable, structured market intelligence.
Tags: Blockworks, Messari, crypto data, on-chain markets, investor relations, AI, token transparency, cryptocurrency, blockchain, data consolidation, crypto industry
