Crypto Policy Forum Medici Hires Former Messari Exec as President

Crypto research and policy forum Medici Network has named former Messari executive Maartje Bus as its new president, The appointment comes amid rising institutional interest in digital assets—a trend that Bus, whose 25-year career spans both Wall Street and crypto, is well positioned to help Medici capitalize on.In her new role, Bus, who most recently served as vice president and head of research at crypto research firm Messari, will oversee day-to-day operations and help shape new ventures aimed at scaling Medici’s influence among asset managers, policymakers, and infrastructure providers.Her appointment comes just days before the start of Medici LA, the network’s flagship annual gathering, which kicks off May 4 in Beverly Hills. This year’s invite-only summit is expected to feature a curated group of hedge fund managers, venture capitalists, regulators, and institutional allocators for a series of off-the-record discussions on“Medici fills a critical gap for institutions exploring digital assets,” Bus told In addition to expanding Medici’s research capabilities, Winnick told Prior to her career in crypto, Bus held senior roles at Thomson Reuters, Lehman Brothers, and Citigroup, spanning both traditional finance and emerging markets, making her a natural fit to help Medici bridge the worlds of legacy finance and crypto innovation.”Maartje brings a wealth of experience at the intersection of blockchain and capital markets. She joins at a time of exponential growth for Medici and the broader digital asset industry,” said Winnick. “As the pace of adoption accelerates, we need the most trusted voices at the table. Maartje will be a key partner as we continue to provide world-class insights to our community.”