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REVEALED! Why Rex Osprey Launched XRP & Dogecoin ETFs Under the 1940 Act! With Greg King
Thinking Crypto News & Interviews
•November 24, 2025•39 min
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Thinking Crypto News & Interviews•Nov 24, 2025
Why It Matters
The rollout creates a regulated, retail‑friendly pathway for high‑profile altcoins, expanding institutional and retirement‑account participation in crypto markets. It signals growing acceptance of digital assets within mainstream financial frameworks.
Key Takeaways
- •First US spot ETFs for XRP, Dogecoin launched
- •ETFs structured under 1940 Investment Company Act
- •Staking exposure added via Solana, Ethereum ETFs
- •Tokenized assets integrated into traditional ETF framework
- •Crypto 401(k) offerings broaden retirement investment choices
Pulse Analysis
The 1940 Investment Company Act, long the backbone of mutual funds and ETFs, now serves as a regulatory bridge for cryptocurrency products that were previously confined to private placements or offshore structures. By filing under this act, Rex Osprey sidesteps the more restrictive 1933 securities registration, allowing spot exposure to XRP and Dogecoin to be offered on U.S. exchanges with familiar compliance safeguards. This approach not only satisfies the SEC’s disclosure standards but also provides investors with the liquidity and transparency they expect from traditional ETFs, fostering broader market confidence in digital assets.
Beyond simple price tracking, Rex Osprey’s staking ETFs for Solana and Ethereum embed yield‑generating mechanisms directly into the fund architecture. Investors gain exposure to both the underlying token’s price movement and the network’s staking rewards without managing private keys or custodial wallets. Tokenized assets—fractional representations of real‑world or blockchain‑based holdings—are similarly folded into the ETF framework, offering a regulated conduit for otherwise illiquid crypto investments. While these innovations promise diversified returns, they also introduce complexities around valuation, custody, and regulatory oversight that fund managers must navigate carefully.
The introduction of crypto‑focused ETFs into 401(k) and other retirement accounts marks a pivotal shift toward mainstream adoption. By leveraging the 1940 Act’s established infrastructure, employers can now offer crypto exposure alongside equities and bonds, appealing to a younger, tech‑savvy workforce. This development also intensifies competition with Direct Asset Trusts (DATs), which lack the same level of investor protection and liquidity. As regulators continue to refine guidance, the success of Rex Osprey’s products could set a template for future crypto ETFs, potentially reshaping the asset allocation landscape for both retail and institutional investors.
Episode Description
Greg King, Founder and CEO of REX Financial and Osprey Funds, joined me to discuss their first to market ETFs for XRP, Dogecoin, and other altcoins under the 1940's Act.
Topics:
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Launching the first US XRP and Dogecoin Spot ETFs
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Staking in Solana and Ethereum ETFs
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Tokenized assets in ETFs
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Crypto in 401Ks and Retirement accounts
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DATs vs ETFs
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⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
02:02 Greg's background
06:00 Rex Osprey founding
13:06 40 vs 33 Act
17:30 Staking ETFs
20:15 Covert ETFs from 40 to 33 act?
22:18 Tokenized asset etfs
25:11 Crypto in 401ks
28:48 US Crypto legislation
30:24 DATs vs ETFs
37:16 Wrap up questions
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