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GameStop suspends NFT marketplace operations amid regulatory hurdles

By Crypto FlexsJanuary 15, 20242 Mins Read
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GameStop announced that it will close its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace on February 2, 2024, significantly reducing its cryptocurrency-related services. The decision, communicated via the company’s website, comes amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty in the cryptocurrency industry.

Impact on NFT holders

The ability to buy, sell or create NFTs on GameStop’s platform will be discontinued, but the company reassured users that existing blockchain-based NFTs will still be accessible and tradable on other platforms.

Regulatory uncertainty is a key factor

The main reason for this withdrawal is the continued lack of clear regulatory guidance for the cryptocurrency industry. Nonetheless, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs was seen as a positive step toward regulatory clarity in the U.S., where GameStop is headquartered.

GameStop’s Crypto Services: A History of Cuts

The decision to close the NFT marketplace follows a series of declines in GameStop’s cryptocurrency offerings over the past two years. In August 2023, the company advised customers to protect their secret passphrases due to disruption of access to iOS and Chrome extension wallets. Additionally, in December 2022, GameStop said it would move away from its cryptocurrency focus after reporting a significant net loss and reducing staff in its digital asset division.

CEO Matt Furlong’s cautious approach

GameStop CEO Matt Furlong expressed belief in the long-term potential of digital assets in the gaming sector. However, he emphasized a cautious approach that prioritizes the safety of shareholder capital over massive investments in the volatile cryptocurrency space.

GameStop’s Conservative Pivot to Digital Assets

GameStop’s decision to close its NFT marketplace reflects the broader challenges the company faces in navigating cryptocurrency’s uncertain regulatory environment. GameStop’s move is an example of a shift toward conservatives among companies exploring digital asset ventures as the industry looks forward to clearer regulation.

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