Animoca Brands to go public on Nasdaq next year! Creating a "Shitcoin Index" investment target.

Animoca Brands and Currenc Group Engage in Reverse Merger, Targeting Nasdaq Listing in 2026, Offering a New Gateway for Altcoin Investments. (Background: Animoca Brands to Go Public in the U.S.! Using a reverse merger, expected to list on Nasdaq by the end of 2026) (Additional context: Bittensor ecosystem company xTAO listed on Canadian exchange “XTAO.U,” with investments from DCG and Animoca Brands, entering the decentralized AI wave) As blockchain and traditional finance become increasingly intertwined, Animoca Brands, deeply involved in Web3 content, is taking a groundbreaking step: the company will conduct a reverse merger with U.S.-listed firm Currenc Group (Nasdaq: CURR), aiming to be listed on Nasdaq by the end of 2026. According to CoinDesk, Animoca CEO Yat Siu stated that most people still haven’t engaged with cryptocurrencies. Going public will enable global investors to participate in familiar blockchain gaming, NFTs, and DeFi ecosystems through their usual brokerages, lowering the entry barrier. Reverse Merger Opens Nasdaq Doors Reverse mergers are often seen as “backdoor listings.” Based on the deal details, after the transaction completes, Animoca Brands shareholders will hold approximately 95% of the new company’s shares; Currenc Group’s existing operations will be spun off to focus on digital assets. Animoca Brands itself spans over 600 blockchain companies, with consulting revenue reaching $165 million in 2024, a 116% increase year-over-year. This combination provides a solid foundation of cash flow and thematic appeal for the new listing vehicle. The Outline of the “Altcoin Index” While some market players, like MicroStrategy, focus on Bitcoin-centric publicly traded companies, Yat Siu is taking a different approach. He positions Animoca Brands as a “cryptocurrency index vehicle” covering Web3 gaming, decentralized finance, AI applications, and real-world asset tokenization (RWA). He emphasizes that investors can gain exposure to altcoins—accounting for about a quarter of the total crypto market cap—by simply buying company shares, without needing to select individual tokens or set up wallets. Siu openly states: “We need a vehicle to give investors access to these early-stage businesses with potentially greater growth.” Regulatory Trends Drive Capital Flows The decision to go public in the U.S. is backed by clearer regulatory frameworks. Legislation around stablecoins and RWA is expected to be enacted in 2025, paving the way for compliant capital to enter. As regulation intensifies and investment tools become more transparent, the availability of ETFs or listed vehicles increases, reducing the cost for institutions to gain exposure to alternative cryptocurrencies. Animoca Brands is betting on this trend, expanding traditional portfolios from just Bitcoin and Ethereum to a broader Web3 ecosystem. Alongside the listing timeline, the company plans to strengthen its investment governance, shifting from solely equity appreciation to a multi-stream model of “equity + tokens + licensing,” enhancing cash flow stability. If all goes well, Animoca Brands could become a closely watched blockchain “benchmark stock” on Wall Street, further bridging traditional finance and the crypto economy. Animoca Brands’ Nasdaq listing symbolizes the strengthening bridge between Web3 and mainstream capital markets. When the clock strikes 2026, investors will be able to purchase this stock through their brokerages—representing a major market experiment: using compliant, centralized, and easy-to-understand stock vehicles to tap into the high-growth potential of the ever-evolving altcoin market. Related Reports Ethereum-based Game Xai Accuses Elon Musk of Trademark Infringement and Market Misinformation; Netizens Discuss: Is This a Takedown or Justice? The blockchain game “MapleStory N” Launches, $NXPC Listed on Seven Major Exchanges, with details on tokenomics, airdrop methods, and price… Trump to Launch “Monopoly” Blockchain Game? Don’t be surprised—30 years ago, he actually issued and sold over 800,000 copies. 【Animoca Brands to List on Nasdaq Next Year! Creating an “Altcoin Index” Investment Target】 This article was originally published by BlockTempo, a leading blockchain news media.