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Animoca Brands' Yat Siu Foresees Fruitful 2024 with Strategic Investments and Partnerships Amid Rising Bitcoin Interest
Yat Siu of Animoca Brands predicts profitable outcomes in 2024 due to increased Bitcoin interest among mainstream institutions.
Animoca Brands Reached Agreement to Acquire Game Developer WePlay Media
On September 16, according to the official announcement, Blockchain gaming, and investment company, Animoca Brands announced that it has acquired WePlay Media, the developer of MotoGP Championship Quest, and reached a membership rights purchase agreement.
Polygon NFT Gaming Firm Cross the Ages Secures $12m in Seed Round, Backed by Ubisoft, Animoca
Blockchain game "Cross the Ages" (CTA) has received a $12 million seed round from gaming crypto investment firm Animoca Brands, video game developer Ubisoft, and Sebastian Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox.
Animoca Brands to Cover Losses of Recent Scam Victims
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands released a statement saying that the company will cover the losses of those who fell victim to an online scam on November 19.
Animoca Brands Japan and Quidd Release Digital Collectibles of Manga 'FAIRY TAIL'
Animoca Brands Japan and Quidd announced the release of digital collectibles from popular manga 'FAIRY TAIL'.
Animoca Brands Announces Plan to Buy More EDU Tokens
Animoca Brands discloses its intent to acquire more EDU tokens from the open market.
Animoca Brands and EVG Solidify Partnership with Strategic Cross-Investments
Animoca Brands and EVG announce strategic partnership with cross-investments to enhance Web3 ecosystem.
The Sandbox (SAND) Secures $20 Million in Funding at $1 Billion Valuation to Boost Metaverse Creator Economy
The Sandbox (SAND) raises $20 million to expand its creator economy in the open metaverse.
Animoca Brands and Subsidiaries Recognized in Top 50 Blockchain Game Companies 2024
Animoca Brands and its subsidiaries named in BlockchainGamer.biz's Top 50 Blockchain Game Companies 2024 list.
OneFootball and Animoca Brands Launch 'OneFootball Club' to Reward Global Fan Loyalty on Base
OneFootball partners with Animoca Brands to launch 'OneFootball Club' on Base, rewarding fan engagement with unique benefits.
Animoca Brands' Motorverse Collaborates with Turbo Token to Enhance Ecosystem Engagement
Animoca Brands' Motorverse partners with Turbo Token to explore collaboration opportunities around joint marketing and interoperability.
Futureverse and Animoca Brands Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Metaverse and AI Ecosystems
Futureverse and Animoca Brands have formed a strategic partnership to boost their metaverse technology stack and token ecosystem.
Animoca Brands Sets Up Validator on Core Blockchain to Enhance Security and Decentralization
Animoca Brands has launched a validator on the Core blockchain, aiming to boost network security and decentralization while driving BTCfi innovation.
Eden Games to Launch Blockchain-Integrated Cosmic Royale in Animoca Brands’ Motorverse
Eden Games, under Animoca Brands, announces Cosmic Royale, a blockchain-integrated party royale kart racing game, as part of the Motorverse ecosystem.
XYRO Secures Strategic Investment and Partnership with Animoca Brands
XYRO announces strategic investment and collaboration with Animoca Brands to enhance its gamified social trading platform.
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Collaborate in HKMA Stablecoin Issuer Sandbox
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT are joining forces in the HKMA’s stablecoin issuer sandbox to explore digital asset innovations.
Torque Drift 2 Update 10 Introduces New Mazda and Toyota Models, Pro Car Bundles
Motorverse's Torque Drift 2 Update 10 brings new Mazda and Toyota models, Pro Car Bundles, and exciting gameplay features.
Gala Games and Animoca Brands Forge Partnership to Enhance $GALA Token
Gala Games and Animoca Brands announced a partnership to improve the $GALA token experience, focusing on liquidity and trading facilitation.
Animoca Brands' Mocaverse Partners with TON Foundation for Token Swap and User Engagement
Animoca Brands' Mocaverse enters a strategic partnership with TON Foundation, involving MOCA Coin and Toncoin token swap to enhance user engagement and ecosystem growth.
Animoca Brands Partners with LayerZero Labs for Enhanced Interoperability
Animoca Brands and LayerZero Labs announce a multi-year strategic partnership to enhance interoperability in digital content and gaming ecosystems.
Revolving Games and Animoca Brands Collaborate to Develop Scalable Node Network
Revolving Games partners with Animoca Brands to create a scalable Web3 gaming ecosystem leveraging decentralized infrastructure and the RCADE token.
nWay and Animoca Brands Unveil PvP Game 'Cosmic Bomber' for 1.79M Moca ID Holders
nWay, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has launched the beta of 'Cosmic Bomber', a new PvP action game available exclusively to 1.79 million Moca ID holders.
Animoca Brands Joins ZetaChain as Validator to Enhance Multi-Chain Interoperability
ZetaChain announces Animoca Brands as a validator, aiming to boost multi-chain interoperability and digital asset adoption.
Animoca Brands Japan Partners with TOKYO STUPID GAMES for Web3 Expansion
Animoca Brands Japan collaborates with TOKYO STUPID GAMES to enhance Web3 expansion and real-world assets integration.
Tokenize Xchange Partners with Animoca Brands, Secures Investment for Titan Chain
Tokenize Xchange has announced a strategic investment from Animoca Brands for its Titan Chain mainnet, enhancing its blockchain infrastructure and market reach.
Animoca Brands and Partners Launch Virtual Universal Peace Sanctuary in The Sandbox
Animoca Brands, The Sandbox, and Smobler unveil the Universal Peace Sanctuary, a virtual space promoting global harmony, within The Sandbox metaverse.
Animoca Brands Increases Stake in WATCoin to Boost TON Ecosystem
Animoca Brands plans to acquire more WATCoins from the open market, reinforcing its commitment to the TON ecosystem through its subsidiary GAMEE's Telegram Mini App, WatBird.
Anichess Partners with Yield Guild Games for Southeast Asia Expansion
Anichess launches its public alpha and partners with Yield Guild Games to enhance distribution in Southeast Asia, highlighting its innovative chess-based strategy game and expanding Web3 gaming.
Animoca Brands Secures $10M Funding for Mocaverse Expansion with MOCA Coin
Animoca Brands has raised an additional $10 million for its Mocaverse project, aiming to accelerate Web3 adoption and interoperability with key investors like OKX Ventures and CMCC Global.
Animoca Brands Unveils GEN3 Playground Event in Hong Kong to Explore Web3 Innovations
Animoca Brands is set to launch its first consumer Web3 event, GEN3 Playground, at Hong Kong's K11 Musea on November 2, 2024, offering immersive digital experiences.
Animoca Brands' GEN3 Playground Event Attracts Over 1,000 Web3 Enthusiasts
Animoca Brands hosted the GEN3 Playground event in Hong Kong, welcoming over 1,000 attendees to explore Web3, gaming, and digital property rights.
Animoca Brands Invests in Pudgy Penguins' Parent Igloo, Inc. to Boost Consumer Crypto
Animoca Brands has made a strategic investment in Igloo, Inc., aiming to bolster consumer crypto initiatives and the growth of its NFT-based intellectual property, Pudgy Penguins.
Animoca Brands subsidiary Darewise Entertainment Secures US$3.5M for Bitcoin Metaverse Ecosystem Token
Darewise Entertainment raised US$3.5 million via a token pre-sale on 17 October 2023, ahead of its Bitcoin metaverse ecosystem token launch, aimed at enhancing the development of its game Life Beyond. With significant backing from notable investors and strategic support from Horizen Labs for a 2024 token release, the project marks a substantial stride toward creating a Bitcoin-powered gaming metaverse.
Animoca Brands Reports US$402 Million Bookings for 2022
Animoca Brands, a leading digital entertainment and blockchain technology company, reported strong financial performance in 2022, with bookings reaching A$594 million and a strong liquidity position, despite expanding its business portfolio.
Animoca Brands Lands $75m in New Funding
In its latest funding round, digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification outfit, Animoca Brands announced it has raised the sum of $75 million.
Animoca Brands' Japanese Unit Raises $45m
Animoca Brands' Japanese unit raised $45 million in financing at a $500 million pre-money valuation.
Animoca Brands Cuts Metaverse Fund Target to $800M
Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based developer of blockchain gaming technology, has reduced its target for its metaverse fund by 20% to $800 million due to volatility in the crypto sector. The company's market capitalization has also fallen from $6 billion to below $2 billion, signaling a change in sentiment in the crypto industry.
Animoca Brands's New Management Team Onboards
Animoca Brands, a digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification startup has announced that it has onboarded many new staff to take up leadership positions in the company.
Animoca Brands subsidiary Forj Unveils $APE Accelerator to Boost ApeCoin Ecosystem
Forj, under Animoca Brands, has inaugurated the $APE Accelerator to bolster the ApeCoin ecosystem. The accelerator is now open for applications, inviting innovative Web3 projects to leverage the platform and connect with a substantial ApeCoin community. The initiative underscores a community-driven approach to enhance the utility and value of ApeCoin.
Animoca Brands, Blowfish Studios Announces Closure of Planet Private Sale for Phantom Galaxies
Animoca Brands and Blowfish Studios announced the closure of Planet Private Sale. The Planet Private Sale for Phantom Galaxies sold 7,734 Planets and Asteroids (“Planets”), a kind of NFTs, for a total of US$19.3 million.
Metaverse Giants Collaborate to Form DAO Metaverse Alliance
Metaverse developers have collaborated to form the DAO Metaverse called "Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3" (OMA3), aiming to provide enterprises with new decentralized business models.
Animoca Brands to Focus on Markets Outside U.S. after SEC Labels Sand Cryptocurrency an Unregistered Security
Hong Kong-based blockchain giant, Animoca Brands, has announced its plans to shift its focus to markets outside the U.S.
Animoca Brands Subsidiary Lympo Launches SPORT Token
Animoca Brands subsidiary Lympo launched the SPORT token to replace the Lympo utility token LMT.
HK-based Animoca Brands Partners with S. Korea's Cube Entertainment for K-pop Metaverse & NFTs
Animoca Brands is partnering with Cube Entertainment to build a metaverse and non-fungible tokens as K-pop has been taking the world by storm.
Animoca Brands and CyberConnect Collaborate on Decentralized Social Layer for Mocaverse
On 15 Aug 2023, CyberConnect partnered with Animoca Brands to develop a decentralized social layer for Mocaverse.
HK-based Gusto Collective Raises $11m in Funding Round Led by Animoca Brands, Gaw Capital
Hong Kong-based Gusto Collective has raised $11 million in its Seed Plus funding round led by Animoca Brands and Gaw Capital.
MetaHollywood Aims to Become Largest Hollywood-Themed Metaverse
MetaHollywood is building the largest online community within a Hollywood-themed metaverse following a joint venture between Animoca Brands and the Planet Hollywood Group.
Animoca Brands' PRIMATE Token Sees Enlistment on Huobi Global
Animoca Brands announced on April 29, that its PRIMATE Token had been listed on the Huobi Global crypto exchange for trading.
The Sandbox Taps Cybersecurity Firm Brandshield to Tackle Rising NFT Frauds
The Sandbox said introducing cybersecurity solutions with Brandshield is a testament to its efforts to stay ahead of fraudsters and build a fraud-free digital environment.
Animoca Brands Secures US$20M for Mocaverse Expansion
Animoca Brands raised $20 million in a CMCC Global funding round to accelerate the Mocaverse project, a Web3-native tooling for gaming, culture, and entertainment. The funding will introduce Moca ID, a unique non-transferrable NFT collection, aiming to tap into Animoca Brands' 700 million potential users.
Animoca Brands refutes claims of scaling back metaverse fund target and plummeting valuation
Animoca Brands denied reports of scaling back its metaverse fund target by $200 million and a decrease in valuation from $6 billion to $2 billion. The firm acknowledged the impact of banking collapses but stressed that fundraising is still ongoing.
Animoca Brands Hires Jared Shaw as New CFO
In the latest update, Animoca Brands said it has hired Jared Shaw as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
HashKey Exchange and Animoca Brands Unite to Boost Web3 in Asia
HashKey Exchange partners with Animoca Brands to foster Web3 and digital entertainment in Asia, leveraging their strengths in virtual assets and blockchain gaming.
The luxury fashion brands that have entered the world of cryptocurrencies
There are many reasons why consumers navigate towards luxury goods in ever-increasing numbers. While the hefty price tags are often enough to deter many shoppers from purchasing, others are ready to spend the extra cash for something of superior quality.
Animoca Brands Partners with Untamed Planet to Develop Untamed Metaverse
Animoca Brands has announced a partnership with Untamed Planet to develop and publish Untamed Metaverse, a game to help nature conservation efforts.
Mitsui Forms Strategic Partnership with Web3 Influencer Animoca Brands
Mitsui & Co., Ltd., a renowned Japanese trading company, has joined forces with Animoca Brands, a leading player in the Web3 industry.
HK-Based Hex Trust Raises $88m in Funds, Valuation Touches $300m
Hong Kong-based Hex Trust raised $88 million in Series B funding led by Animoca Brands and Liberty City Ventures, following which, it saw its valuation rise to $300 million.
Hong Kong's MTR Becomes World's 1st Transport Operator to Enter The Sandbox Metaverse
Hong Kong's MTR Corporation has become the first global transport operator to join The Sandbox metaverse to create new and immersive experiences in the virtual world.
dYdX Taps ConsenSys' Charles d'Haussy as CEO of its Foundation
Decentralized Exchanges (DEX) dydx has announced the appointment of Charles d’Haussy, a crypto leader from ConsenSys to serve as the Chief Executive of its Foundation.
Metaverse Will Bring About the "Construction of New Economies" - Animoca CEO
Animoca Brands CEO, Yat Siu sees the GameFi ecosystem as a major avenue to welcome people into the new economy the metaverse is creating
Enhancing Metaverse Integration: My Neighbor Alice joins the Board of Directors of OMA3
My Neighbor Alice, the fully-decentralized open-world game, is proud to announce that its Chief Product Officer (CPO) has joined the board of directors of OMA3 (“Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3”).
Singapore's DBS Acquires Land in The Sandbox Metaverse
The Development Bank of Singapore Ltd, a multinational financial institution based in Marina Bay Singapore has proposed to secure land in the Sandbox metaverse
Web3 Gaming Firm Planetarium Labs Raises $32m in Series A Funding
Singapore-based web3 gaming firm, Planetarium Labs raised $32 million in Series A funding led by Animoca Brands.
Animoca Brands Partners with OliveX to Run Allowlist Campaign for Dustland Runner
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands has announced a partnership with OliveX to run an allowlist campaign for Dustland Runner - the company's move-to-earn game.
ConsenSys and Animoca Brands Investor C Capital Reaches New Heights with $250 Million Fund III
C Capital has closed its Private Equity Fund III, raising over $250 million in investments from its main fund and co-investment ventures. The fund has partnered with over 20 investors across various sectors and regions. C Capital plans to maintain its seasoned investment approach, focusing on global growth-stage entities in consumer and tech sectors. Notable portfolio companies include Shein, Animoca Brands, ConsenSys, Sensetime, Threads, Finery, and Armarium.
The Sandbox Appoints Nicola Sebastiani as Chief Content Officer
The Sandbox announced the appointment of Nicola Sebastiani as its Chief Content Officer to bolster its global content development. With a notable background from Sony PlayStation Studios and Apple, Sebastiani is set to enhance The Sandbox’s creator and content ecosystems. Alongside, executive promotions were announced with Mathieu Nouzareth now as Chief Business Officer and Amit Kumar as Chief Marketing Officer, marking a strategic move towards expanding its global community and fostering user-generated content in its decentralized virtual platform.
Animoca Brands refutes claims of scaled back metaverse fund and plummeting valuation
Venture capital firm Animoca Brands denies claims of reducing its metaverse fund target by $200 million and a significant drop in its valuation, citing inaccurate reporting. The firm acknowledges the impact of banking collapses on fundraising but states that the final amount raised for the fund is yet to be determined.
HK-based Ucollex Raises $10M in Funding, Led by Animoca Brands
NFT platform Ucollex closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by Animoca Brands and the MCP IPX One Fund from Japanese investment firm MCP Asset Management.
Animoca Brands to Halt Trading Services to Russian Users
Animoca Brands said it would stop trading services to Russian users is in response to sanctions being imposed on Russia.
Metaverse Unicorn The Sandbox Targets to Raise $400m Funding at $4b Valuation
The Sandbox metaverse is in negotiations with investors as it looks to raise $400 million in the latest funding round.
Sandbox Launches Metaverse Accelerator Program, Offering $50M for 100 Startups
Virtual Metaverse gaming platform Sandbox has launched the Metaverse accelerator program, which will provide 100 startups with $50 million in start-up capital to promote the development of the Metaverse.
Animoca Brands Receives $358M Boost, the Gaming Firm Goes on Acquisition Rampage
Animoca Brands has raised $358.88 million from investors led by Liberty City Ventures.
Animoca Brands Soon to Acquire Australia's Be Media for Blockchain Development
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands has announced that it will soon acquire Australian digital marketing agency Be Media to explore the opportunities centred around blockchain development in the country.
Animoca Brands-Backed Lympo Protocol Suffers Hack With Over $162M Loss
According to a statement shared by Lympo Network with its community members, the protocol suffered a cyberattack that duly impacted its hot wallets, leading to a loss of approximately 165.2 million LMT tokens.
Animoca Brands Releases Key Unaudited Financial Report, Portfolio investments Worth Over $1.5Bn
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands has released an unaudited financial report. $573 million was recorded for its bookings and other income for the first four months of 2022.
Quidd Launches New Platform Mintables, Enabling Users to Mint Digital Collectibles into NFTs
Quidd announced it will allow the minting and unminting of NFTs on its platform. The firm stated new features are to support users who in the past used to pay hefty amounts of money to mint NFTs.
Animoca Brands Partners with Blockpass to Enhance Web3 Security and Compliance
Animoca Brands aligns with Blockpass in a strategic partnership to bolster Web3 security, aiming to set new standards in user verification and regulatory compliance.
Animoca Brands Confirms New $110m Funding Round
Blockchain gaming and investment company, Animoca Brands has raised new capital worth $110 million from the issuance of convertible notes.
Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands Fully Acquires Lyon-Based Eden Games
The new acquisition will help Animoca Brands enhance its product offerings.
Animoca Brands to Bring Football to the Blockchain in Partnership With OneFootball
Animoca Brands, one of the biggest names in the gaming and metaverse world, has unveiled its partnership with OneFootball, and Liberty City Ventures to establish OneFootball Labs as a Joint Venture between the trio.
Blockchain, Brands and Clothing: Will 2020 Continue to Be a Year of Growth?
According to the global brand counterfeiting report 2018, “The growth in global trade and technology has positively affected many markets across the world, but along with that, it has some major adverse effects as well. Business organizations spend a lot of money, time and resources on protecting their brand and trademarks. But even after all the measures, the counterfeit market is booming rapidly.”
Unilever to Use Blockchain for Transparency and Traceability to Achieve Deforestation-Free Supply Chain by 2023
Unilever, the consumer goods company that owns brands such as Ben & Jerry’s, Dove, Vaseline, Knorr, and other well-known brands, has announced that it will be leveraging blockchain to tackle deforestation.
Business of Design Week 2020 Summit Concludes First Hybrid Live Edition Captures Trends Redefined by World’s Top Creative Minds for the Post-pandemic Era
Business of Design Week (BODW), Asia’s annual flagship event on design, innovation and brands held its 2020 edition from 30 November to 5 December.
Korean Businesses Come Together to Form Massive Blockchain Council Similar to Libra's
Korea’s internet giant Kakao is bringing crypto and blockchain adoption to the Asian markets. A huge consortium of financial giants and big brands has joined together to form a Governance Council relating to all matters blockchain.
Billion-Dollar Firm MicroStrategy Invests $250 Million in Bitcoin as Part of New Capital Allocation Strategy
Publicly-traded billion-dollar software firm MicroStrategy announced its new capital allocation investment strategy — with a purchase of 21,454 Bitcoins. MicroStrategy is the largest independent publicly-traded business intelligence firm used by many of the Fortune Global 500 brands.
Join 100+ Global Experts at Business of Design Week (BODW) 2020 To Explore Timely Themes from Connected Health to Safe Travels, Circular Economy, Immersive Tech and Brand Futures
Business of Design Week (BODW) 2020, Asia’s leading event on design, innovation and brands, will bring together design visionaries, creatives, entrepreneurs and business leaders from across sectors and industries around the world with a series of events from 30 November – 5 December 2020 to inspire a new vision of success for the ‘new normal’. One of the highlighted events, the BODW Summit (3 – 5 December 2020), themed “VISION 20/21” this year, will be a hybrid LIVE event, with selective sessions simulcast on ViuTVsix, social media and at ‘BODW CitySalon’ partner locations including PMQ, D2 Place and Fashion Walk for the first time to deliver a ‘Beyond virtual, LIVE global’ experience for international audiences.
Blockchain Enhances Traceability of Organic Cotton from Farm to Consumer
Fashion for Good, PVH Corp, C&A Foundation & Organic Cotton Accelerator, Bext 360, and Zalando have successfully collaborated on a blockchain pilot project that traces organic cotton from farm to consumer.
Mastercard Still Betting on Blockchain Despite Pulling Out from Facebook’s Libra
Mastercard recently pulled out of the Libra Association, along with Visa and PayPal, however, it has been reported that the payment processor is not giving up on blockchain.
NBA Sacramento Kings Leverage Blockchain for Authentic In-Game Gear Purchases
Sports teams continue to adopt and implement blockchain into their business models, helping fans and security.
Mastercard Blockchain to Trace Produce for the Largest American Food Group
Mastercard is collaborating with Envisible, a supply-chain company, to allow the traceability of the origin of food products via Mastercard's blockchain-based Provenance Solution.
Crypto.com to bring Crypto to Formula 1 through Partnership with Aston Martin
Crypto.com is the first cryptocurrency platform to announce a partnership with an F1 team. The crypto exchange has secured a multi-year sponsorship deal with Aston Martin.
Mastercard CEO Answers: The Reasons Behind Leaving Facebook’s Libra Association
Mastercard’s CEO, Ajay Banga, stated the reasons behind the company leaving Facebook’s Libra Association in an interview with the Financial Times. Having left the Libra Association in October last year alongside Visa and other firms, the Libra Association has seen eight firms quitting the project.