
KEY POINTS
- Finzer said the SEC's move will stifle innovation on a much bigger scale
- Jonathan Mann noted that the SEC's attempt to regulate NFTs is the reason why he is suing the regulator
- Some well-followed NFT enthusiasts and users said OpenSea may have deserved it
The cryptocurrency community has once again erupted after the CEO of popular non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea revealed Wednesday that the company received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.