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OpenSea CEO Promises Legal Battle Against SEC Over NFTs

Aug 28, 2024 1 min read

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells notice to OpenSea, one of the largest NFT trading platforms, suggesting that the NFTs on its platform may be considered securities. This action is part of a broader crackdown on entities within the digital currency ecosystem by the SEC. OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer has expressed concern that classifying NFTs as securities could stifle innovation and impact the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of online artists and creators.

In response to the SEC's move, Finzer has committed $5 million to cover legal expenses for NFT content creators and developers who receive similar notices. OpenSea argues that NFTs should be regarded as creative products rather than financial securities, and the company plans to contest the SEC's interpretation. The outcome of this case could set a significant precedent for how NFTs are treated under U.S. securities law, potentially affecting a wide range of digital artists and collectors.

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