By Hurubie MekoMaria Cramer and William K. Rashbaum Regret over missing a rare occurrence, a nostalgic stroll and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, Pepe’s simplicity and low entry price have fueled speculative trading. Volatility is high, but its strong presence in the meme coin space offers short-term opportunities.