Animoca Brands Eyes US Listing, Citing Trump’s Crypto Stance

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Hold on tight, crypto enthusiasts! Animoca Brands, a top dog in the blockchain gaming and crypto investment world, has its eyes set on the New York Stock Exchange. With whispers of an announcement coming soon, it’s clear that the company is eyeing more than just a seat at the table — it wants the whole banquet. And what’s the magic ingredient that’s cooking up this listing plan? Well, none other than Donald Trump’s *”light-touch”* regulatory approach to digital assets. Oh, how the mighty have pivoted!

Trump’s Light-Touch Regulation

Imagine this: Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based titan, is plotting to land on the NYSE, a move that was barely on anyone’s radar just a year ago. Yat Siu, the Executive Chairman, couldn’t help but marvel at what he calls a “unique moment” for the industry, thanks to Trump’s regulatory soft spot for crypto. The stars seem to be aligning, though we’re still waiting for an actual date. No rush. The listing is “not dependent on market conditions,” says Siu — because who needs conditions when you’re in the middle of a digital gold rush?

According to some juicy reports, including a prime Financial Times tidbit, this new “light-touch” regulation has driven Animoca to make the leap. After all, under Trump, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paused or dropped lawsuits against digital asset companies. And, as if to add an extra spritz of intrigue, Trump himself has practically wrapped his arms around cryptocurrency like a long-lost lover. It’s a love affair that’s not going unnoticed, with players like the cryptocurrency options exchange Deribit keen on coming to the U.S. thanks to the Trump administration’s embrace of digital assets. Who knew that a “light touch” could feel so… powerful?

Now, a year ago, a U.S. listing was as far off as a dream about flying pigs. But thanks to Trump’s embrace of crypto regulation, it has now rocketed to the top of Animoca’s to-do list. As Siu explains, without this regulatory shift, Animoca would have been too busy battling U.S.-based competitors to even dream of this opportunity. So, here we are, with a company ready to step into the biggest market on the planet. Maybe it’s time for Animoca to stop second-guessing and go big or go home, right?

But hold up — there’s more. With nearly $6 billion in private funding, Animoca has been hoarding assets like a squirrel in a storm, with investments in names like Opensea, Kraken, and Consensys. Not too shabby, right? And if rumors about Grand Theft Auto 6 and other gaming companies integrating crypto payments come true, the company’s revenues might be as inflated as a crypto bubble. Maybe this is one of those rare “perfect storms” that turns into a perfect opportunity.

And it doesn’t stop there. Some of Animoca’s crypto-backed firms, including the legendary Kraken exchange, are also eyeing U.S. listings for late 2025 or early 2026. It seems the Trump administration’s favorable regulatory atmosphere is acting as a real catalyst for the crypto industry. The storm is coming, and Animoca is ready to ride that wave all the way to Wall Street.

With a revenue jump to $314 million last year, and a neat little stash of $538 million in digital assets (along with $300 million in cash and stablecoins), Animoca’s coffers are looking more than ready to tackle the U.S. public markets. Who says that you need to play by the old rules when you can rewrite them?

“We think we’re the biggest non-financial services crypto firm,” Siu proudly declared. And who’s to argue? If this listing comes through, it might just be the crypto event of the decade. So, let’s sit back, relax, and see how this plays out. With Trump’s regulatory reign in place, the crypto world may just have found its golden ticket.

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2025-05-13 14:10