Animoca Brands Target Stablecoin and RWA Expansion in 2026

Hong Kong-based blockchain gaming giant Animoca Brands is preparing for a big change as it looks toward 2026. In a CNBC interview, Keyvan Peymani, Chief Strategy Officer, said the company will focus more on stablecoins and tokenizing real-world assets (RWA). This shift reflects Animoca’s goal to strengthen its role as a top player in Web3, gaming, and digital assets.

Animoca Brands Also Plans Nasdaq Listing 

No doubt, Peymani believes that stablecoins and real-world assets are two key areas for growth in the blockchain space. By expanding these areas, Animoca wants to accelerate the use of gaming, digital collectibles, and decentralized finance (DeFi). This will also help increase liquidity and utility within its network of companies.

Additionally, Animoca is planning to go public on Nasdaq by merging with Currenc Group, a Singapore-based fintech and AI company. This reverse merger is expected to finalize next year. It would allow the Web3 powerhouse to take over Currenc Group’s Nasdaq listing. If the deal goes through, Animoca will own most of the merged company.

Interestingly, this listing would increase the company’s international visibility and attract institutional investors. Peymani stated that the company will focus on merging blockchain technology with traditional finance as it enters its next growth stage. This creates a great opportunity for Animoca to expand beyond gaming and entertainment.

Animoca Brands and Standard Chartered Advance Stablecoin Plans

In August, Standard Chartered’s Hong Kong unit partnered with Animoca to create a stablecoin tied to the Hong Kong dollar. Notably, both companies have established a new business called Anchorpoint Financial Limited. This joint venture focuses on building a strong business model for regulated stablecoins.

Meanwhile, Standard Chartered and Animoca Brands are not new partners. In February 2024, they announced the first plan to launch a Hong Kong-dollar-backed stablecoin. Their partnership continued in July 2024, when they joined Hong Kong Telecommunications in the HKMA’s stablecoin issuer sandbox.

Tokenization Trend Gains Global Momentum

Real-world asset tokenization is gaining traction in crypto and is touted for its blockchain utility. In September 2025, the market capitalization of the sector increased to a new all-time high of approximately $76 billion from $67 billion.

There has been significant adoption of tokenization protocols not just by institutions but by governments as well. This is targeted at modernizing traditional finance as digital assets’ integration continues to grow.