Dogecoin: From Meme to Mainstream? πŸ€‘

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Grayscale, the financial equivalent of a well-meaning but slightly clueless aunt, has decided that Dogecoin is no longer just a silly joke. 😜 You see, they’ve launched a new investment product, a sort of “Dogecoin Trust,” because, well, why not? After all, as we all know, everything eventually becomes a financial product, even the things that shouldn’t. πŸ’Έ

Apparently, the firm thinks that DOGE has “evolved” beyond its internet humor roots and could be the key to global financial accessibility. πŸ˜‚ This must be news to the countless Shiba Inu pups who’ve been diligently spending their days chasing squirrels instead of studying the ins and outs of financial markets. 🐢

Dogecoin ETF Momentum Grows, Because Of Course It Does

The new trust operates like a closed-end fund with a 2.5% management fee. That’s 2.5% of your money going to the folks who thought it was a good idea to create a fund based on a meme coin. You know, the ones who probably once invested heavily in Beanie Babies. πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ

This move follows political developments in the US, where the president, the one who doesn’t know what a spreadsheet is, appointed someone with a love for cars to oversee the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.). πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ You can’t make this stuff up, especially not if you have any shred of common sense.

“We are proud to announce a new single-asset crypto investment fund, Grayscale Dogecoin Trust DOGE. Dogecoin is helping groups underserved by legacy financial infrastructure to participate in the financial system,” Grayscale wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

This is like saying that juggling chainsaws is helping people underserved by the circus to participate in the entertainment industry. Just because it exists doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. πŸŽͺ

Since then, several investment firms have submitted filings for meme coin ETFs, including Dogecoin. This is like everyone suddenly deciding that the old “Whoopie Cushions for Profit” scheme is a sound investment strategy. The only difference is that they’re charging more for the privilege of being scammed. πŸ˜‚

Earlier this week, Bitwise officially filed for a Dogecoin ETF, seeking approval under the Securities Act. The application named Coinbase Custody as the fund’s custodian but left out key details, including fees and the ticker symbol. You know, the things you might actually want to know before investing your hard-earned money.

“DOGE, originally a meme coin, is now viewed as a tool for global financial inclusion, grassroots activism, and a viable payment method due to its low transaction costs and fast transfer speeds,” wrote The Wolf of All Streets Scott Melker.

And here we have it, folks, the real reason for all this: “global financial inclusion.” Because what everyone really needs is another way to lose money. And what better way to do it than with a digital currency backed by a meme? 🌎

Prediction markets have reacted strongly to these developments. Polymarket odds for ETF approval jumped to 56%. This means that 56% of the people who participate in prediction markets are either incredibly optimistic, incredibly gullible, or incredibly drunk.

Grayscale Expands Crypto Offerings, Because Apparently, More Is Better

Grayscale, ever the trend-follower, is also pushing forward with new crypto-based financial products. Today, they became the fifth asset manager to file for an XRP ETF. Which is like saying, “We’re going to make a financial product out of a currency that’s already been banned in the US.” πŸ™„

And if that wasn’t enough, they’ve also launched the Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS). This is like saying, “We’re going to make a financial product out of the people who create the thing that the product is supposed to be based on.” You know, the folks who actually understand how all of this works. ⛏️

Competition among asset managers is intensifying. Last week, Grayscale submitted ETF filings for Litecoin, Solana, and three additional cryptocurrencies

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2025-01-31 21:02