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OpenSea continues to be the giant in the NFT marketplace space. At the moment, it’s opposing efforts by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The main point of contention? In its application, OpenSea does not think it should be considered an exchange or broker under current federal securities laws....

The SEC is at it again. This time it’s the NFT space that’s in the crosshairs, and if the regulators prevail the fallout will be disastrous for innovation. Even OpenSea, the biggest NFT marketplace in the world, seems to be crying “please, SEC, give us something to work with.” And...

Let's be blunt. OpenSea’s new found concern for “regulatory clarity” stinks more than a seven-day-old tuna fish special. They want the SEC to back off. But they argue that they are doing it for the betterment of all art NFT creators. But is it really? If so, it’s a rather...

As much as one year after he purchased CryptoPunks #3100 for 4,500 ETH – the equivalent of about $16 million at the time – Non-Fungible Token (NFT) whale sold it recently for 4,000 ETH. That’s the same as $6.04 million. This transaction ended up being a huge loser—it cost the...

Token ATH! are going behind-the-scenes as we explore this and much more, including the NFT ecosystem, a hotbed for regulatory debate. Above: OpenSea remains as the largest NFT market. It vigorously protests regulating it as a securities exchange by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This article further explores OpenSea’s...

Is the SEC really on the verge of choking digital art and innovation’s golden goose? OpenSea’s recent request to Commissioner Hester Peirce, essentially begging not to be strangled by securities regulations, should be a wake-up call. Addressing this issue goes beyond just one company. It affects the future of the...

In particular, OpenSea does not want to admit liability under the SEC’s test. They're cozying up to Commissioner Hester Peirce, asking to be excluded from securities regulations, claiming they're not really an exchange. Don't buy it. In other words, it’s not purely about innovation. It’s about carving out regulatory space...

The NFT space promised a revolution. An avenue for artists to engage directly with collectors, a new digital ownership frontier. Yet behind the fortune cookie predictions and the Magic 8 Ball prophecies lies a much darker reality — where hopes can be crushed by the click of a mouse. OpenSea’s...

Just last month, OpenSea considered asking federal regulators for an exemption from federal securities regulations. On the surface, this might look like a self-interested call from the major NFT player to maintain its dominant position. Perhaps it is, in part. Look closer. This isn't just about OpenSea protecting its bottom...

The world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) is changing fast. As it continues to increase in popularity, state and federal regulatory authorities such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are becoming more watchful. Even OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace and trusted flagship of the NFT economy, raised eyebrows last week...