The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its investigation into OpenSea without classifying NFTs as securities.
The move is considered a victory for the NFT industry, although regulatory uncertainty remains.
SEC's decision comes following the recent dropping of a lawsuit against Coinbase, indicating a potential shift in the regulatory approach to crypto-related enforcement.
OpenSea has established a $5 million legal defense fund to support NFT developers and creators, addressing concerns about regulatory challenges.