{"id":55874,"date":"2025-11-03T15:00:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=55874"},"modified":"2025-11-03T14:57:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T11:57:38","slug":"animoca-brands-takes-major-step-toward-nasdaq-listing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/animoca-brands-takes-major-step-toward-nasdaq-listing\/","title":{"rendered":"Animoca Brands Takes Major Step Toward Nasdaq Listing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"380\">Web3 and digital asset powerhouse<a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/animoca-brands-announces-investment-in-a-surprise-altcoin\/\"> <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"113\">Animoca Brands<\/strong> <\/a>is preparing to enter the U.S. public markets. The Hong Kong\u2013based company announced plans to go public on <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/historic-first-from-nasdaq-companies-reserve-plan-for-this-altcoin\/\"><strong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"231\">Nasdaq<\/strong> <\/a>through a reverse merger with Singapore-based <strong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"306\">Currenc Group (CURR)<\/strong> \u2014 a move that could value the combined entity at around $1 billion.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/animoca-brands-takes-major-step-toward-nasdaq-listing\/#A_Strategic_Move_Toward_US_Markets\" title=\"A Strategic Move Toward U.S. Markets\">A Strategic Move Toward U.S. Markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/animoca-brands-takes-major-step-toward-nasdaq-listing\/#Currenc_Group_to_Streamline_Operations\" title=\"Currenc Group to Streamline Operations\">Currenc Group to Streamline Operations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/animoca-brands-takes-major-step-toward-nasdaq-listing\/#Shift_in_Animocas_Revenue_Model\" title=\"Shift in Animoca\u2019s Revenue Model\">Shift in Animoca\u2019s Revenue Model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/animoca-brands-takes-major-step-toward-nasdaq-listing\/#Expanding_Presence_with_a_New_York_Office\" title=\"Expanding Presence with a New York Office\">Expanding Presence with a New York Office<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"433\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Strategic_Move_Toward_US_Markets\"><\/span>A Strategic Move Toward U.S. Markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"774\">In an official statement, Animoca confirmed that it has signed a term sheet with Currenc Group to pursue a Nasdaq listing through a reverse merger structure. Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, described the proposed deal as \u201ca compelling opportunity\u201d that could bring the company closer to global investors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1018\">Pending shareholder and regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to be completed by 2026. Industry analysts view the merger as a strategic move to expand Animoca\u2019s investor base and enhance its exposure to U.S. capital markets.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1073\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Currenc_Group_to_Streamline_Operations\"><\/span>Currenc Group to Streamline Operations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1344\">Ahead of the merger, Currenc Group announced plans to restructure its business by divesting certain divisions. Its AI-driven financial solutions and digital remittance platform will reportedly be spun off to existing shareholders prior to closing the deal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1555\">The restructuring news, coupled with merger anticipation, has sent Currenc\u2019s stock soaring \u2014 shares have surged 118% over the past five days and are expected to open around $3.78 in New York trading.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1604\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shift_in_Animocas_Revenue_Model\"><\/span>Shift in Animoca\u2019s Revenue Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1935\">In 2024, Animoca reported $165 million in total revenue, driven largely by its Digital Asset Advisory division, which posted an impressive 116% year-over-year growth. Meanwhile, revenue from its Web3 gaming and NFT segments declined 40% to $110 million, signaling a shift in the company\u2019s business focus.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2120\">This evolution underscores Animoca\u2019s transition from being primarily a blockchain gaming studio to a more diversified player in digital asset management and investment advisory.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2178\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expanding_Presence_with_a_New_York_Office\"><\/span>Expanding Presence with a New York Office<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2407\">As part of its U.S. market strategy, Animoca Brands also plans to open a new office in New York. The move will strengthen the company\u2019s North American footprint and foster closer relationships with institutional investors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2606\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Animoca\u2019s upcoming Nasdaq debut not only marks a major milestone for the company but also reflects the growing institutional acceptance of Web3 enterprises within traditional financial markets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2606\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em>You can share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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