Bitwise to put down Dogecoin ETF less than a year after launch

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Bitwise announces it will liquidate its Dogecoin ETF, ending trading on October 14 after just under a year of operation, with cash distributions slated for around October 22; the fund held roughly $688,000 in net assets as of September 9. This swift closure underscores lingering regulatory uncertainty and weak investor demand, pressuring niche crypto‑ETF offerings across the market.