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U.S. crypto regulatory uncertainty could be Hong Kong’s gain - Yat Siu
4.7.2023
Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu believes Hong Kong’s efforts to foster the Web3 ecosystem is in stark contrast to regulatory uncertainty hampering development in the United States
Crypto Struggles Are Predominantly North American, Says Animoca Brands CEO
3.7.2023
Animoca Brands CEO Yat Siu said that crypto entrepreneurs in North America are facing more struggles than other regions due to macroeconomic and regulatory conditions.
In an interview with Cointelegraph at the Collision conference in Toronto, crypto veteran Siu talked about the contrast in crypto...
It’s Game On for Web3: How Gaming Will Onboard a Billion People
22.6.2023
While other industries like entertainment and loyalty programs have the potential to onboard millions of new users into Web3, gaming provides fertile ground for the seeds of mass adoption. Gamers are already familiar with virtual currency and understand how to buy and earn in-game assets. And while...
Animoca Brands' Anichess Secures $1.5M for Decentralized Chess Game
22.6.2023
The game, launching in early 2024, was made in partnership with Chess.com
Today in Crypto: Citadel & Fidelity-Backed EDX Launches Trading, Core Scientific Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan, Canadian Securities Administrators Warns About Fraudulent Crypto Companies
21.6.2023
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Red Beard Ventures Closes $25M Funding Round With Animoca Brands, SuperRare
16.5.2023
The Web3 venture capital firm hopes to support early-stage DeFi and Web3 gaming projects and is also launching a tokenomics accelerator
Animoca Brands reports $3.4B of assets in an interim financial update
11.5.2023
The update shows $194 million in cash, $566 million in digital assets and $2.7 billion in off-balance sheet token reserves for other majority-owned Web3 subsidiaries
Cryptoys Unveils Star Wars Digital Toys in New Line of Collectibles
5.5.2023
The crypto platform Cryptoys, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has announced the launch of Star Wars collectible digital toys featuring iconic characters Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia. Cryptoys stated on Thursday that 15 digital action figures will be available to collect in total...
Where crypto can grow: Digital asset regulations around the world
28.4.2023
While many countries have sped up their efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies following a crisis-filled 2022, most still lack a clear framework for the industry to build around
Animoca denies reports of $200M cut to Metaverse fund and valuation drop to $2B
25.3.2023
Speaking with Cointelegraph, Animoca co-founder Yat Siu noted that given the source’s anonymity, it “makes it difficult to ascertain exactly who or what the sources/agenda is.”
NFT Investor Animoca Brands Cuts Target for Metaverse Fund to $800M: Reuters
24.3.2023
When Animoca initially unveiled its plans for the fund last November, its target was $2 billion. This was then cut in half to $1 billion in January
Yat Siu Says ‘Pro-Capitalist’ Asian Countries are More Ready to Embrace Web3
21.3.2023
The Animoca Brands chairman said at the Outer Edge conference in Los Angeles, California, that among major international game publishers, those located across Asia are more active in Web3 development
Animoca Brands Co-Founder: Royalties Make It Possible for NFT Projects to Flourish
17.3.2023
The computer gaming firm supports royalties and by removing them, it would only “send the industry backwards, co-founder Yat Siu, said
Animoca Brands Co-Founder: Royalties Make It Possible for NFT Projects to Flourish
17.3.2023
The computer gaming firm supports royalties and by removing them, it would only “send the industry backwards, co-founder Yat Siu, said
Today in Crypto: Moody’s to Develop a Scoring System for Stablecoins, Hive Ransomware Group Dismantled, Animoca Brands Subsidiary Hiring a Head of Degen Relationships
27.1.2023
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Nifty News: Porsche ends 'low effort' NFT mint early, Oreo dunks into the Metaverse and more
25.1.2023
Porsche’s first foray into NFTs appears to have flopped after recording underwhelming sales and was heavily criticized by the community
Casual gamers a ‘critical’ audience for blockchain games: GameFi execs
25.1.2023
Many casual gamers are still reluctant to play games that use blockchain tech, but gaming execs believe one good game could change that
Hashkey Capital Raises $500 Million for Its Third Fund, Despite Crypto Market Downturn
18.1.2023
On Tuesday, global asset manager Hashkey, which focuses on crypto and blockchain investments, announced that it has closed its third fund at $500 million. The company’s “HashKey Fintech Investment III” is dedicated to developing crypto solutions, blockchain technology, and Web3...
Samsung investment arm considering spot-Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong
13.1.2023
With the Hong Kong Stock Exchange being the only regulated exchange in Asia offering Bitcoin futures ETFs, some believe spot crypto ETF products will soon be allowed
Web3 Company Animoca Brands Lowers Fundraising Goal to $1 Billion in Q1 2023
7.1.2023
Animoca Brands, a Web3 gaming-focused company, has announced it is now targeting a raise of $1 billion for a fund directed to inject help for already established blockchain projects. The number is significantly lower than the $2 billion the company announced back in November as an upper limit...