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Animoca Brand

2026-09-22 01:14:50

Animoca Brands and Currenc Group pause reverse merger talks

Animoca Brands and Nasdaq-listed Currenc Group have jointly paused talks on a reverse merger that had been intended to take Animoca public. The plan was first announced in November 2025. Animoca said it remains committed to relisting on a major trading venue, while Chairman Yat Siu said that, at this stage, "corporate flexibility" matters more than pursuing the merger. The update was reported by BlockBeats on Sept. 22. No additional terms or timeline for resuming the discussions were disclosed in the source material.

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Animoca Brand

2026-08-31 04:11:33

Animoca Brands launches AI agent platform, widening push beyond blockchain gaming

Animoca Brands has launched an AI agent platform, marking an expansion of its business beyond the blockchain gaming segment it is best known for. The update was cited by Techub News, which referenced Tech in Asia. According to the brief, the new platform signals a move by the company into the artificial intelligence field. Animoca Brands co-founder and chairman Yat Siu also outlined the company’s plans for the next stage of development. No additional product details, launch timeline, or operating metrics were disclosed in the source brief. The announcement centers on a strategic business extension from the company’s established blockchain gaming focus into AI-related work.

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Animoca Brand

2026-08-03 01:14:59

Animoca co-founder says AI agents need crypto wallets to establish ownership

Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu said at WebX 2026 in Tokyo that AI agents will need crypto wallets and ownership frameworks so the economic value they generate belongs to users rather than centralized platforms. He said the number of AI agents could reach 50 billion to 100 billion in the coming years. Animoca Brands is already testing the concept through its internal unit, Animoca Minds, which is operating hundreds of AI agents. The topic came up during a panel titled "AI, IP and the Future of Policy," where the discussion also linked AI agents to intellectual property and the creation of regulatory frameworks. The event was hosted by CoinPost and drew 13,641 participants from more than 90 countries, according to CryptoBriefing.

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NFT

2026-07-23 11:05:15

Animoca Co-Founder Says NFTs Are Still Alive as Wealthy Collectors Keep the Market Moving

Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu says NFTs are far from dead, with monthly sales near $300 million and demand still led by wealthy digital art collectors despite steep declines from 2021-22 peaks.

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Animoca Brand

2026-06-15 08:00:52

Yat Siu Says Asia Will Lead the Integration of AI and Blockchain

Animoca Brands co-founder and chairman Yat Siu said at the SuperAI summit in Singapore that Asia’s more open attitude toward money will help drive the convergence of AI and blockchain. He argued that truly autonomous AI needs the ability to transact independently, with blockchain serving as the secure infrastructure for that demand.

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