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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into the popular NFT marketplace OpenSea. OpenSea founder Devin Finzer announced the news on Feb. 21, stating, “The SEC is closing its investigation into OpenSea. This is a win for everyone who is creating and building in our space.”
The decision comes just hours after the SEC agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase. The regulatory body had initially launched an investigation into OpenSea in August 2024, issuing a Wells notice alleging that the platform was facilitating unregistered securities trading.
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Chris Akhavan, Chief Business Officer at Magic Eden, OpenSea’s competitor, emphasized that despite being rivals, this is a positive development for the entire NFT industry. “While we are competitors, we share a deep belief in NFTs and their potential. Happy to see such a win for the space,” he said.
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Pseudonymous crypto analyst Beanie suggested that this decision could act as a catalyst for a new NFT bull market. “OpenSea played a crucial role in bringing regulatory clarity to the industry. I’m sure it came at great cost, but the entire NFT space should be grateful,” Beanie stated.
This announcement follows OpenSea’s recent revelation of its upcoming SEA token. On Feb. 13, the OpenSea Foundation disclosed plans for launching the SEA token but did not specify a release date.
Meanwhile, OpenSea has faced backlash from its users over its new airdrop rewards system, which was temporarily halted following criticism. Some users argued that it failed to support builders, encouraged wash trading, and primarily focused on maximizing platform fees.
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