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Prominent crypto analyst Lark Davis has sharply criticized the recent actions of the U.S. SEC, linking them to what he describes as a broader “crypto reset” orchestrated by the Biden administration. This critique is particularly pointed!
Davis’s criticism is directed at Vice President Kamala Harris, whom he accuses of having the power to intervene with SEC Chair Gary Gensler but choosing not to. He believes Harris’s inaction is politically motivated and poses a significant risk to the future of cryptocurrencies and digital assets in the U.S.
Let’s delve into these allegations further.
NFTs Under Scrutiny
Davis is particularly concerned about the SEC’s recent decision to issue a Wells Notice to OpenSea, a leading NFT marketplace. He warns that this action could adversely affect the entire digital art and crypto community. Davis finds it difficult to accept that NFTs might be classified as securities, drawing a comparison to everyday collectibles like Magic cards and luxury watches.
He worries that if NFTs are deemed securities, it could set a dangerous precedent, leading to excessive regulation of numerous digital and physical assets.
…And the Crackdowns Continue
The ongoing debate over whether digital assets should be classified as securities or commodities, which started with the Ripple vs. SEC case, is now extending to NFTs. OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace, has recently received a Wells Notice from the SEC. This notice indicates that the SEC might pursue legal action against OpenSea, arguing that the NFTs traded on the platform should be classified as securities.
OpenSea’s Response
OpenSea’s CEO, Devin Finzer, has publicly expressed his shock and concern over the notice. Finzer contends that NFTs, as fundamentally creative items like art and collectibles, should not be treated as financial securities.
By targeting NFTs, the SEC is venturing into new regulatory territory, potentially putting at risk the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of artists and creators who depend on platforms like OpenSea.
Source: coinpedia