OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer Vows to Fight SEC's 'Overreach' After Receiving Wells Notice
The well-known NFT platform OpenSea announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had sent them a Wells notice.
NFT platform OpenSea has disclosed receiving a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a blog post on Wednesday. This notice indicates that the SEC may categorize NFTs traded on the platform as securities and intends to pursue enforcement actions against OpenSea in court.
“OpenSea has received a Wells notice from the SEC, threatening to sue us because they believe NFTs on our platform are securities,” stated Devin Finzer, CEO of OpenSea, in the post. He added that the company will contest the allegation and that the move is part of a broader attack on artists and innovators.
OpenSea is allocating $5 million to assist NFT creators and developers who encounter similar SEC notices with their legal expenses to support our cause. The SEC's action marks a significant development in the regulatory landscape for NFTs.
Previously, the SEC has pursued enforcement actions against certain NFT projects, such as Impact Theory and Stoner Cats, for allegedly violating securities laws. However, this is the first instance of a major NFT marketplace being directly linked to such an investigation, potentially altering the landscape of NFT governance.
This decision has impacted the NFT market, with companies and creators awaiting further clarity on how NFTs will be regulated. Some platforms, like DraftKings, have already shut down their NFT operations due to the circumstances and the evolving legal environment.
In a related development, two NFT artists have filed a lawsuit in Louisiana, seeking a declaratory judgment to clarify that their creations are not securities. This legal action highlights the ongoing ambiguity and discussion regarding the regulatory status of NFTs.
Also Read: OpenSea NFT Marketplace Now Accepts MoonPay for Crypto Purchases
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