Animoca Brands Increases Focus on DeFi and Stablecoins as It Broadens Its Market Reach
- Animoca Brands expands its crypto focus into AI DeFi DePIN and stablecoins while maintaining a strong gaming base.
- Institutional interest rises as new US regulations guide utility driven growth across the wider crypto market.
- Crypto venture funding jumps in 2025 and supports Animoca Brands as it prepares for a Nasdaq listing.
Animoca Brands is widening its reach across the crypto industry as it prepares for a broader investment strategy next year. The company currently holds a portfolio of about 600 firms and plans to extend this number as it explores new areas within the sector. Its leadership indicates that the firm is assessing opportunities in DePIN, DeFi, artificial intelligence and stablecoins.
The company considers these areas as significant components of the broader ecosystem that manifests further around Web3. Gaming is the biggest segment in its portfolio but the company is also focusing more on other segments which have indicated more commercial activities.
Growing Interest in Infrastructure and Stablecoins
Since its debut in 2014, this company started out as a gaming-oriented investor supporting popular Web3 projects and platforms, including Axie Infinity, CryptoKitties, Colossal and Yield Guild Games. With time, it has increased its investment in other verticals. It is currently making investments in infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and decentralized finance. Earlier this year,DDC partnered with Animoca Brands to manage a Bitcoin yield strategy with up to $100 million in BTC allocation.
The company is seeking new locations that exhibit high prospects of long-term utility. In May, Animoca Brands planned a US listing to expand its blockchain business in a more relaxed regulatory environment. Stablecoins have become a near-term priority as new regulations and market dynamics shape their growth. The company intends to position itself as a key participant in this segment while supporting retail adoption across the Web3 space.
Industry Shift Toward Utility and Institutional Participation
Established firms are gaining more interest in the broader crypto market. According to sector leaders, institutional involvement will be significant during the following stage of crypto development. The focus appears to be moving beyond exposure to major tokens. Institutions are preparing for involvement that centers on utility, driven by evolving regulatory measures.
A draft of a U.S. market structure bill released in November outlines how agencies may divide responsibility for crypto oversight. A Senate vote will be held in December. These developments will define the environment within which companies such as Animoca Brands will be operating in.
Gaming Still Holds a Central Position
Despite its expansion into new areas, Animoca Brands continues to prioritize gaming. The firm remains confident in the long-term value of digital assets created within games. It expects players to maintain interest in assets that carry over into the Web3 ecosystem. The company also benefits from stronger market conditions. The third quarter of 2025 saw a huge increase in the crypto venture funds.
Galaxy Digital has shown a 290% quarter to quarter growth leading to $4.8 billion in investment. The capital was mostly attracted by established firms created in 2018, whereas those created in 2024 got the largest number of deals. Animoca Brands is also planning on a Nasdaq reverse merger with Currenc Group (an AI-oriented fintech firm).
