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Web3 🌒 Saturday Buzz: Trump's Locked-Up Loot, Coinbase vs. SEC Showdown, Web3 Phones Boom, & Ethereum's Fiery Future!

Web3 Roundup Jan 20, 2024
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Happy Saturday! Today's Web3 Newsletter!

1/ 🔐 Trump's NFTs: Locked Away for a Year?
2/ ⚖️ Coinbase vs. SEC: Will Crypto Exchanges Face Regulation Showdown?
3/📱 Solana's Web3 Phone Sells Out.
4/ 💵 Uniswap Takes Ethereum on a Burning Spree.

For further details, let's keep reading! 👇

Welcome, crypto enthusiasts! Buckle up for a whirlwind ride through today's hottest headlines. We've got Trump's "golden" NFTs locked in a year-long vault, a legal showdown between the SEC and Coinbase, Solana's Chapter 2 phone selling out faster than you can say "web3," and Uniswap burning Ethereum like it's firewood for the future.
Stay tuned for more details!

1/ 🔐 Trump's NFTs: Locked Away for a Year?

Donald Trump's latest digital "gold mine" comes with a pickaxe-shattering twist: his new "Bitcoin Ordinals" are locked in a vault for a year. Yes, you read that right, $9,900 gets you 100 of his "mugshot NFTs" and one unique "ordinal," but don't expect a quick flip – trading's off-limits until December 2024. This liquidity lockdown might be Trump's way to boost previous NFT sales, but it might "discourage investors," according to Trump's team, but let's be real, it also cripples their appeal as collectibles.

Donald Trump’s NFTs Have Limits Normal Ones Don’t
Buyers of these Bitcoin ordinals can’t trade them for almost a year.

2/ ⚖️ Coinbase vs. SEC: Will Crypto Exchanges Face Regulation Showdown?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is accusing Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange, of operating as an unregistered securities exchange. Legal experts are divided on Coinbase's chances, with some seeing a strong case for dismissal due to the SEC's shaky claims. Others are more cautious, predicting Coinbase might win on some points but not the whole case. Regardless of the outcome, this legal battle could have significant consequences for the future of the crypto industry.

Will Coinbase Win Dismissal of SEC Lawsuit? Legal Experts Weigh In - Decrypt
Lawyers were impressed by Coinbase’s oral arguments, and say full dismissal of the SEC’s suit is a realistic possibility.

3/ 📱 Solana's Web3 Phone Sells Out.

Solana Mobile's Chapter 2, a slick new smartphone with built-in crypto features, sold out in just 24 hours. Remember the Bonk craze on the Saga? Chapter 2 promises similar crypto-powered perks, and with a developer-friendly design, it's got techies buzzing. Chapter 2's lower price tag compared to its predecessor, the Saga, and promises of sweet crypto rewards are fueling the excitement. Solana Mobile is working hard to make Chapter 2 even more developer-friendly and user-customizable, but the big question is: can they keep the momentum going until it launches in 2025?

Solana Mobile Chapter 2 Sells Out in 24 Hours – What’s Fueling The Excitement?
Solana Mobile’s Chapter 2 saw massive preorder numbers, selling out within 24 hours. What’s behind the excitement around this web3 phone?

4/ 💵 Uniswap Takes Ethereum on a Burning Spree.

Uniswap heats up the Ethereum game by burning over 9,001 ETH! This decentralized exchange isn't just swapping coins, it's taking Ethereum out of the equation for good. This burning process is deflationary, meaning it reduces the overall supply of Ethereum, which could potentially increase its value in the long term. However, Ethereum's price is also influenced by other factors, such as its utility, adoption, and overall market sentiment. One thing's for sure, Uniswap's fiery move has sparked some serious interest in the future of Ethereum.

Uniswap Emerges as the Leading Ethereum Burner, Removing 9,001 ETH from Circulation
Discover how Uniswap, the world’s largest decentralized exchange, is influencing Ethereum’s ecosystem by burning 9,001 ETH in the past month, impacting Ethereum’s scarcity and market dynamics.

Conclusion:

Today's crypto news was a rollercoaster of twists and turns. From Trump's locked-up "gold mine" NFTs to Uniswap's fiery Ethereum burn. While the SEC vs. Coinbase battle hangs in the balance, Solana Mobile's Chapter 2 is already generating buzz, proving that innovation within the industry is unstoppable.


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