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A new crypto frontier is emerging on Wall Street, beyond bitcoin and ether. But here are the risks.

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A new investment vehicle now offers investors exposure to a lesser-known cryptocurrency through traditional brokerage accounts — a development some analysts say could pave the way for more exchange-tr...

July 2, 2025
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Advanced ➔ Results CryptoA new crypto frontier is emerging on Wall Street, beyond bitcoin and ether. But here are the risks. Published: July 2, 2025 at 4:36 p.

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Photo: Getty Images/iStockA new investment vehicle was launched Wednesday that offers investors exposure to a lesser-known cryptocurrency through traditional brokerage accounts, pointing to a fresh frontier in the digital-asset craze.

It’s a development some analysts say could pave the way for a flurry of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, pegged to smaller digital assets.

But investors also may want to apach it with a healthy dose of caution. The Author Frances YueFrances Yue covers the cryptocurrency market for MarketWatch.

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