Crypto’s Big Week: XRP, DOGE, and More!

In these turbulent times, the altcoins of the cryptocurrency realm find themselves at a crossroads, their fates intertwined with the whims of the market and the ingenuity of their creators.

Behold, a week of frenzied activity! The altcoin sector, like a restless soul, teeters on the brink of transformation, its trajectory shaped by the capricious winds of innovation and regulation. 🌪️

Grayscale XRP ETF Launch

The Grayscale XRP Trust ETF, that paragon of financial ingenuity, begins its journey on NYSE Arca on November 24. A beacon for investors, it offers direct exposure to XRP through the hallowed halls of conventional brokerage accounts. 🚀

Learn more about $GXRP and see important disclosures:

Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (“GXRP” or the “Fund”), an exchange traded product, is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“40 Act”) and therefore is not subject to the same…

– Grayscale (@Grayscale) November 24, 2025

The fund, a treasure trove of 6,017,179.9823 XRP, sees each share as a vessel carrying 19.40 XRP, with a net asset value of $37.64 as of November 21. A marvel of modern finance! 💰

GXRP, with its 0% management fee for the first three months, promises a sweet deal-until the fee dances to 0.35%. A tale of two phases, much like the fickle nature of human affection. 💔

Coinbase Custody Trust Company, the guardian of digital assets, oversees this venture, which boasts $11,673,329 in assets and 310,100 shares. A spectacle of scale! 🎭

GXRP will grace brokerages such as Interactive Brokers, E-Trade, Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Robinhood, and TD Ameritrade. A veritable circus of financial institutions! 🎪

Yet, even with this news, XRP, Ripple’s illustrious token, ascends only modestly by 1.35% in the last 24 hours. A testament to the capriciousness of the market! 📉

Meanwhile, Grayscale’s XRP ETF follows in the footsteps of Canary Capital and Bitwise Invests, who dared to tread this path before. A race to the finish, with no clear victor! 🏃‍♂️

Grayscale DOGE ETF Debut

The Grayscale Dogecoin Trust ETF debuts on NYSE Arca today, a curious spectacle. GDOG, the savior of Dogecoin, offers regulated exposure, holding 11,136,681.421 DOGE and 117.60 DOGE per share. A dogged pursuit of financial innovation! 🐕

Grayscale Dogecoin Trust ETF (Ticker: $GDOG) offers investors direct exposure to $DOGE. $GDOG starts trading on @NYSE Arca tomorrow.

– Grayscale (@Grayscale) November 24, 2025

The ETF, with $1,546,094 in assets, 94,700 shares, and a NAV per share of $16.33, mirrors GXRP’s fee structure. A tale of two ETFs, both with a 0% fee for the first three months. A generous gesture, if one can ignore the fine print. 📜

ETF analyst Nate Geraci, with a twinkle of cynicism, notes the symbolic importance, calling it a “monumental” regulatory shift. The President of the ETF Store, meanwhile, sees it as a harbinger of change. A chorus of optimism, perhaps? 🎤

Launching tomorrow…

Grayscale Dogecoin ETF.

First ‘33 Act doge ETF.

Some (many) might laugh, but I actually view this as a highly symbolic launch.

IMO, best example of monumental crypto regulatory shift over past yr.

Btw, GDOG might already be top 10 ticker symbol for me.

– Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) November 24, 2025

The launches, a testament to institutional acceptance, yet both ETFs carry risks. Neither is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a fact that might leave some investors in a quandary. 🤯

Monad Mainnet Arrives With Large Initial Supply

The Monad Public Mainnet, after years of toil, arrives today, November 24, 2025, a beacon of high-performance Layer-1 blockchain. Built for full EVM compatibility, it prioritizes security, decentralization, and throughput. A marvel of modern engineering! 🧱

Born from a public sale on Coinbase from November 17 to November 22, 7.5 billion MON tokens were sold at $0.025 each. A digital gold rush, if ever there was one! 🎉

According to the tokenomics overview, Monad’s initial token supply is 100 billion MON, with 49.4 billion (49.4%) unlocked at launch. A labyrinth of numbers that baffle even the most astute minds. 🧠

Monad has one of the most predatory tokenomics.

– Team allocation is at industry highest 27%
– VCs get 20% which they got at much lower prices to retail
– Ecosystem Development is at 38.5%, which is similar to Plasma and you know how that ended

– CoinMamba (@coinmamba) November 10, 2025

The mainnet debut positions Monad as a contender in the expanding Layer-1 segment. Yet, the immediate release of nearly half the token supply could send prices into a tailspin or a meteoric rise. A gamble, if ever there was one! 🎲

MegaETH Bridge Launches

MegaETH unveils its Pre-Deposit Bridge on November 25, allowing users to convert USDC on Ethereum to USDm on the Mega mainnet (Frontier). A bridge of hope, or a bridge to nowhere? 🌉

The bridge supports up to $250 million, offering early access to the network’s features before a wider launch. A tantalizing glimpse into the future! 🌌

“Introducing the MegaETH Pre-Deposit Bridge. USDC on Ethereum → USDm on Mega mainnet (Frontier). $250M cap. November 25,” the network shared.

This initial bridge is a crucial step for MegaETH as it approaches mainnet. The defined cap, a safeguard against chaos. Yet, one wonders if it will suffice. 🧐

Users gain a stablecoin option from the outset through the USDC-to-USDm conversion. A stroke of genius, or a calculated risk? 🤔

Solv Protocol Integrates Solana

Solv Protocol, in a bid to expand its horizons, completes its integration with Solana on November 24. Cross-chain expansion, a nod to the interconnectedness of blockchain ecosystems. A step toward unity, perhaps? 🌍

1 more day, we couldn’t have done it without the full support of the ecosystem.

The largest on-chain BTC Treasury’s arrival in @Solana will now fully commence, deposits go live tomorrow.

We’re ready to bring our A-game in the BTCFi Major League.

– Solv Protocol (@SolvProtocol) November 23, 2025

This aligns with the larger trend of DeFi protocols pursuing multi-chain growth to boost liquidity and attract diverse users. A dance of ambition and strategy. 💃

Arbitrum Community Event

Arbitrum, ever the social butterfly, hosts an event in Hong Kong for community members and developers on November 26. A gathering of minds, perhaps to forge new alliances. 🤝

“Arbitrum will team up with HackQuest and CityUHK Web3AI Club to bring the ArbMix community gathering to City University of Hong Kong next Wednesday, November 26!,” the network shared.

Such gatherings often lead to partnership announcements and new upgrades, which could influence the price of the ARB token, especially in the short term. A gamble on the market’s mood. 🎯

The event happens as Layer-2 projects compete for transaction volume and developer engagement in the Ethereum scaling sector. A battle of wits and resources. 🏆

This week’s clustering of industry events highlights accelerating crypto infrastructure growth. Regulated ETFs and new network launches, a testament to the times. A double-edged sword, indeed. 🗡️

Traders, ever the opportunists, can cushion their portfolios against any sudden impact by trading around or front-running these headlines strategically. A game of chess, played in the shadows. 🎲

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