Animoca Brands Expands Investment Focus to Include Stablecoins, AI, and DePIN in 2026

TLDR

• Animoca Brands plans to expand beyond gaming in 2026, targeting stablecoins, AI, and DePIN sectors
• The company currently has investments in 628 companies, with 230 focused on gaming
• Chief Strategy Officer Keyvan Peymani says stablecoins will be a major near-term focus
• Animoca aims to become a market leader in emerging sectors like stablecoins and real-world assets
• The company plans to go public on Nasdaq in 2026 through a reverse merger with Currenc Group

Animoca Brands is looking beyond gaming as it prepares to expand its investment portfolio in 2026. The Web3 gaming company currently holds stakes in 628 companies and plans to diversify into stablecoins, artificial intelligence, and decentralized physical infrastructure networks.

Chief Strategy Officer Keyvan Peymani announced the expansion plans during a CNBC interview on Tuesday. He said the company invests in dozens of companies each year across various crypto sectors.

Gaming remains the largest portion of Animoca’s portfolio with 230 companies. The company has backed major gaming projects including Axie Infinity, CryptoKitties, Colossal, and Yield Guild Games since its founding in 2014.

The company now plans to increase investments in infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and decentralized finance. Peymani explained that Animoca watches for interesting developments in the Web3 space to identify investment opportunities.

Stablecoins Become Priority Focus

Stablecoins will receive special attention from Animoca in the near term. Peymani said the company wants to become a market leader in stablecoins and real-world assets.

The executive stated that Animoca aims to help the retail sector benefit from changes in the Web3 ecosystem. He said investors should expect the company to continue finding projects that could change the industry.

Animoca founder Yat Siu told Cointelegraph on Wednesday that institutional participation will be important for crypto’s next growth phase. Siu said institutional adoption will focus on utility rather than just token exposure.

US lawmakers released a draft crypto market structure bill on November 11. The Senate plans to vote on the bill in December, which will determine how agencies regulate cryptocurrency.

Gaming Remains Strong Priority

Despite the diversification plans, Peymani confirmed gaming stays a strong priority for Animoca. He said the company remains optimistic about gaming’s future and players’ ability to own assets in Web3 spaces.

The third quarter of 2025 showed strong growth in crypto venture funding. Galaxy Digital reported a 290% quarter-on-quarter increase with $4.8 billion invested, making it the strongest quarter since Q1.

Established crypto companies founded in 2018 received the majority of capital raised. Companies founded in 2024 accounted for the highest number of deals despite receiving less total funding.

Animoca Brands plans to go public on Nasdaq next year. The company will complete this through a reverse merger with AI-focused fintech company Currenc Group.

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