Animoca Brands, one of the most active investors in crypto and Web3 ventures, is preparing to make stablecoins and real-world asset tokenization central pillars of its business strategy next year. Chief Strategy Officer Keyvan Peymani shared the company’s vision in a recent CNBC interview, noting that both initiatives mark a meaningful expansion of Animoca’s long-term roadmap.
Peymani said the firm is gearing up for “a major launch” of its stablecoin initiative alongside a new marketplace dedicated to tokenized real-world assets.
“That's a whole new sector for us,” he said, underscoring the company’s ambition to merge traditional finance with blockchain technology in a way that appeals to global investors.
The shift builds on moves Animoca has already made this year. In August, the company announced a joint venture in Hong Kong with Standard Chartered and Hong Kong Telecommunications. The new entity, Anchorpoint Financial, plans to apply for a local stablecoin issuer license. Alongside that effort, Animoca has been expanding its RWA partnerships, teaming up with Fosun Wealth and FinChain to help bring Asia-focused investment products into the Web3 space.
The momentum continued this month as Animoca revealed a partnership with Nasdaq-listed Hang Feng Technology Innovation Co. to build an ecosystem for tokenized institutional assets. Group President Evan Auyang said the collaboration aims to make these assets “more liquid and accessible” as part of a more inclusive on-chain financial system.
Beyond its finance-focused initiatives, Animoca plans to strengthen several in-house projects, including The Sandbox, Moca ID, Anichess, and EDU Chain. Peymani emphasized that despite the company’s broader ambitions, its gaming roots remain central to its identity. He believes Web3 gaming still holds significant promise for players who want lasting ownership of the digital items they earn or buy.
A Nasdaq Debut on the Horizon
Animoca also confirmed plans to go public in the United States through a reverse merger with Currenc Group Inc., a Singapore fintech firm specializing in artificial intelligence. If completed, the deal would allow Animoca to assume Currenc’s Nasdaq listing, giving its expansive digital asset portfolio direct exposure to U.S. markets.
This approach places Animoca among a growing cohort of crypto-related firms entering public markets, including Coinbase, Circle, Bullish, and Exodus. Peymani said the company aims to give investors broad exposure to the fast-growing Web3 sector without requiring them to take concentrated risks on individual tokens.
“When something interesting and exciting happens, we want to be one of the market leaders,” he said. “And we want the entire industry and retail sector to benefit from that change."
