Animoca Brands Plans Expansion Beyond Gaming in 2025

According to Cointelegraph, Animoca Brands, a prominent player in the Web3 gaming industry, is set to broaden its horizons beyond gaming next year. Keyvan Peymani, the company's chief strategy officer, revealed this strategic direction during a CNBC interview. Animoca Brands, which has invested in approximately 600 companies, aims to diversify its portfolio by exploring sectors such as artificial intelligence, decentralized finance (DeFi), and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN). Peymani emphasized the company's commitment to expanding its ecosystem by investing in innovative sectors and stablecoin opportunities. Gaming remains the largest category within Animoca Brands' portfolio, with 230 out of 628 investments related to gaming. Founded in 2014, the company initially focused heavily on gaming and has been an early investor in several Web3 gaming projects, including Axie Infinity, CryptoKitties, Colossal, and Yield Guild Games. Despite its expansion into new verticals, Peymani affirmed that gaming continues to be a strong priority for Animoca Brands. He expressed optimism about the potential benefits for players in the Web3 space, where their time, energy, and investments in games can translate into lasting assets. Animoca Brands is also eyeing projects that could significantly impact the industry. Peymani highlighted stablecoins as a major near-term focus for the company. Meanwhile, Yat Siu, Animoca's founder, underscored the importance of institutional participation in the crypto industry's growth. He noted that institutional adoption would extend beyond Bitcoin, focusing on utility due to the market structure bill. On November 11, U.S. lawmakers released a draft of a crypto market structure bill, outlining regulatory responsibilities, with a Senate vote expected in December. In the third quarter of 2025, crypto venture funding experienced a remarkable 290% quarter-on-quarter increase, reaching $4.8 billion, according to Galaxy Digital. Established companies, particularly those founded in 2018, attracted most of the capital, while companies founded in 2024 accounted for the highest number of deals. Looking ahead, Animoca Brands plans to go public on the Nasdaq next year through a reverse merger with Currenc Group, an AI-focused public fintech company.