Animoca Brands Plans Nasdaq Listing Via Reverse Merger with Currenc Group, Expanding Into AI, DePIN, DeFi and Stablecoins

COINOTAG News reported on November 28 that TheBlock states Animoca Brands plans a reverse merger next year with Singapore-based fintech AI solutions company Currenc Group, aiming for a Nasdaq listing. The move would aim to unlock broader access to cross-border capital markets and sharpen growth execution.

In a CNBC interview, Animoca Brands’s Chief Strategy Officer Keyvan Peymani outlined a broader growth thesis, targeting around 600 portfolio companies next year. Beyond gaming, he cited opportunities in artificial intelligence, DePIN, DeFi, and stablecoins as core diversification themes.

Gaming remains the cornerstone of the firm’s exposure, representing 230 of the 628 companies in its ecosystem. The commentary signals management’s intent to broaden the platform while maintaining a disciplined approach to risk and capital allocation.