Opyn, a decentralized finance (DeFi) options protocol, is facing a major shift in its executive structure. Co-founders Zubin Koticha and Alexis Gauba have announced their resignation, a decision influenced by recent regulatory developments, following actions from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Charges against Opyn were filed by the commission in September after investigations into the protocol's regulatory infringements.

The charges levied against Opyn include failures in appropriate registration, inadequate customer identification procedures, and unauthorized leveraged and margined retail commodity transactions involving digital assets. In response, Opyn has agreed to a settlement that includes a $250,000 penalty and a commitment to cease any activities that violate …