Grayscale Investments has officially thrown its hat into the ring for a Dogecoin (DOGE) spot Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). According to reports, the asset manager has submitted an S-1 application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling their intent to bring a DOGE-backed investment product to market. This move follows a wave of enthusiasm surrounding crypto ETFs, particularly after the approval of several Bitcoin spot ETFs earlier this year. The application indicates Grayscale's belief in the growing mainstream acceptance of Dogecoin and the demand for regulated investment vehicles that provide exposure to the meme coin. The SEC will now review Grayscale's application, assessing its compliance with regulatory requirements. The outcome remains uncertain, but the filing marks a significant step forward for Dogecoin's integration into traditional finance. If approved, this DOGE spot ETF would provide investors with an easier and more regulated way to invest in Dogecoin without directly holding the cryptocurrency. ```