The Great Crypto Resignation Continues: OpenSea CFO Resigns

The 'great crypto resignation' trend shows no signs of slowing down. The latest high-profile departure is Brian Roberts, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NFT marketplace OpenSea. News broke on October 9-11, 2025 (depending on the source) that Roberts had resigned from his position.

Brian Roberts, previously the CFO of Lyft, joined OpenSea hoping to bring traditional finance experience to the burgeoning Web3 company. However, after just ten months, as he announced in a Linkedin post, he's stepping down from the role. While he's leaving the CFO position, OpenSea’s Chief Financial Officer Brian Roberts has resigned from the NFT marketplace but says he is still staying as an ‘advisor’ to the company.

This resignation makes Roberts the latest in a string of executives from notable crypto firms to step down. Brian Roberts, the chief financial officer of NFT marketplace OpenSea, is the most prominent Web3 executive to leave their position amid the current bear market. An array of executives of notable crypto firms decided to step down from their roles. It seems as if this trend has prolonged as OpenSea’s chief financial officer decided to call it quits.

The timing of Roberts' departure raises questions about the future of OpenSea. OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces, is facing significant challenges, including declining business operations and regulatory and financial issues, raising questions about its future. The company, like many in the NFT space, has been navigating a difficult period in the market. While Roberts' role as an advisor suggests continued involvement, the CFO resignation adds to the uncertainty surrounding the platform.

The chief financial officer (CFO) of the NFT OpenSea marketplace, Brian Roberts, has become the latest high-profile Web3 executive to step down amid an ongoing bear market. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.