Animoca Brands is preparing for a major strategic shift in 2026, broadening its focus far beyond gaming as it looks toward stablecoins, artificial intelligence, DePIN, DeFi and new Web3 infrastructure. The company already backs more than 600 firms, and executives say the next phase will strengthen its position across emerging crypto sectors.
Keyvan Peymani, the company’s chief strategy officer, said the goal is to identify fast-growing segments that will define the next digital economy. He emphasized that Animoca is investing across categories to ensure it remains a central player as the Web3 ecosystem evolves.
Animoca’s Wider Push Into AI, Stablecoins and DePIN
Peymani noted that Animoca invests in “dozens of companies a year,” explaining that the expansion is driven by the pace at which blockchain technology is diversifying. According to Peymani, “whether it is AI, DePIN, DeFi, games or stablecoins, our aim is to understand where the ecosystem is expanding and to position ourselves at the forefront.”
Gaming remains the company’s largest vertical—230 out of 628 portfolio companies—but Animoca sees a broader opportunity. Executives say the aim is to build an investment network that helps the retail sector access emerging digital asset markets.
Peymani added that the firm is actively scanning for “game-changing” projects, noting that stablecoins will be a major focus heading into 2026.
Institutional Adoption Will Shape Next-Phase Growth
Yat Siu, Animoca’s co-founder, believes institutional adoption will reshape the industry’s trajectory. He stressed that the trend goes far beyond holding digital assets:
“The institutional aspect won’t just be led by Bitcoin. It will be driven by utility, especially with the market structure bill guiding how the sector is regulated.”
Lawmakers in the United States recently released a draft bill outlining how agencies will divide oversight responsibilities, a move industry experts say could unlock new institutional demand.
Gaming Still a Core Priority
Despite expanding into new sectors, Animoca remains committed to Web3 gaming. Peymani reiterated the company’s bullish outlook:
“We’re still very confident about what’s coming in games and how users will benefit from owning assets that live beyond a single platform in Web3.”
Sector momentum is also rising. Crypto venture funding surged 290% in Q3 2025, reaching its strongest quarter of the year with $4.8 billion invested. Established crypto firms captured most of the capital, while newer companies secured the highest number of deals.
Animoca Brands plans to go public on Nasdaq next year through a reverse merger, signaling its ambition to scale even further.
The company’s expansion into stablecoins, AI and DePIN highlights a wider strategy designed to capture the next wave of Web3 innovation while maintaining its leadership in blockchain gaming.
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