DePIN

DePIN utilizes blockchain and token incentives to build and maintain physical infrastructure, such as wireless networks, cloud storage, and energy grids.By decentralizing the ownership of hardware, projects like Helium and Hivemapper disrupt traditional centralized monopolies.In 2026, DePIN is a core pillar of the Web3 + AI economy, providing the decentralized compute and data collection necessary for autonomous agents. This tag tracks the growth of hardware-based rewards, crowdsourced infrastructure, and the democratization of global utility networks.

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Animoca Goes Big: AI, Stablecoins, Nasdaq Debut in 2026

The post Animoca Goes Big: AI, Stablecoins, Nasdaq Debut in 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Animoca Brands’ Chief Strategy Officer Keyvan Peymani says the firm will push beyond gaming next year, diving into stablecoins, AI, DePIN, and DeFi to boost its 600-company portfolio. Founder Yat Siu points to institutions fueling crypto’s shift from Bitcoin holdings to real-world use. The company also plans a Nasdaq listing in 2026 through a reverse …

Author: CoinPedia

2025/11/28

Trading Moment: Bitcoin's rebound faces a test of the $93,000-$96,000 dense supply zone.

Daily market data review and trend analysis, produced by PANews. 1. Market Observation On November 27th, the US market was closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. US stock index futures remained flat, while crude oil rebounded due to OPEC+'s continued suspension of production increases. However, the outlook for Russia-Ukraine peace talks triggered a flash crash during the session. Spot gold was boosted by expectations of a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve, briefly breaking through $4190. Analysts from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other institutions believe that a potential dovish shift by the Federal Reserve, a weakening dollar, and changes in the investment logic of popular sectors such as AI may create favorable conditions for alternative assets like gold. Looking ahead, despite market concerns about an economic slowdown, expectations of a policy shift also present potential opportunities for risk assets. Global investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve's next move and the potential reshaping of the market landscape that may result. As November draws to a close, Bitcoin prices have risen to nearly $92,000 after experiencing volatility. Several analysts point out that this rebound is primarily driven by short covering rather than strong spot buying support. For example, KillaXBT has already initiated short positions at $91,400, planning to add to the position at $93,100, with a stop-loss set at $95,000. He warns that if the closing price fails to break $108,000 within the next four weeks, a bear market will be confirmed, with a potential target price of $60,000. Furthermore, Glassnode data shows that the Bitcoin market structure remains fragile, with the short-term holder cost line (around $104,600) acting as a key resistance level, and dense supply zones existing in the $93,000-$96,000 and $100,000-$108,000 ranges. If liquidity fails to improve, Bitcoin prices could further decline to around the "real market average" of $81,000. The key support level needs to hold above the $84,000 cost cluster, which represents approximately 400,000 BTC. Analyst Ali considers $84,570 a key support level and $112,340 an upper limit, while also warning that a bear market could see a 70% drop. Despite the headwinds, bullish views persist. Veteran trader Alessio Rastani believes historical data shows a 75% probability of a short-term upward move in the current pattern. Analysts like Michaël van de Poppe and Daan Crypto Trades are focusing on the $97,000-$98,000 liquidity cluster, suggesting a potential move towards $100,000 if the price breaks through resistance near $93,000. Man of Bitcoin also points out that a hold above $91,521 could lead to a test of $96,897. Overall, the market awaits clearer signals, needing to see sustained spot demand and increased buying power to confirm a structural recovery in the trend. Regarding Ethereum, although the price has rebounded 15% from a low of $2,623, briefly reaching $3,000, on-chain and derivatives data indicate that bullish sentiment among large investors has not fully recovered, making it more difficult for the price to break through $4,000. Currently, Ethereum's network TVL has declined from nearly $100 billion to $72.3 billion, network fees have decreased by 13% in the past week, and the long/short ratio of top OKX traders also shows a bearish bias. Analysts have differing opinions: Scient believes ETH has a stronger structure than Bitcoin and, if it can hold the $2,800 support level, it could potentially reach $3,390; while Ken, an analyst at Lab Trading, warns that unless it can effectively hold above $3,000, it could potentially fall to $2,600. Meanwhile, Kingpin Crypto anticipates an "Ethereum Santa Claus rally" in December, targeting the $3,300 range. Daan Crypto Trades suggests investors pay attention to the $2,600 to $3,000 range. A break above $3,000 could lead to a move towards $3,300 to $3,400, while a drop below $2,600 could see a move towards the $2,000 low. In addition, Simon Kim, founder of venture capital firm Hashed, recently launched a real-time Ethereum valuation dashboard. This tool estimates Ethereum's fair value at $4,747.4, undervalued by approximately 56.9% from the current price of $3,022.3. In market news, the hacking attack on South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit on November 27th has become a recent focus. The attack resulted in the theft of approximately 54 billion won (about US$36.81 million) worth of Solana network-related assets, including various tokens such as SOL, JUP, PYTH, and RENDER. South Korean authorities strongly suspect the attack was carried out by the North Korean hacking group Lazarus Group, which is also linked to Upbit's Ethereum theft six years ago. Following the incident, the prices of some affected low-market-cap Solana ecosystem tokens on the Upbit platform surged; for example, ORCA and MET2 rose by nearly 100%. Upbit has currently suspended all deposit and withdrawal services, transferred assets to cold wallets, and promised to fully compensate users for their losses. 2. Key Data (as of 13:00 HKT on November 26) (Data source: CoinAnk, Upbit, Coingecko, SoSoValue, CoinMarketCap) Bitcoin: $91,318 (down 2.43% year-to-date), daily spot trading volume $51.63 billion. Ethereum: $3,010 (-9.82% year-to-date), daily spot trading volume $14.54 billion. Fear of Greed Index: 25 (Fear) Average GAS: BTC: 1.02 sat/vB, ETH: 0.067 Gwei Market share: BTC 58.5%, ETH 11.5% Upbit 24-hour trading volume rankings: ORCA, XRP, BTC, MET2, TRUST 24-hour BTC long/short ratio: 49.37% / 50.63% Sector Performance: The Meme sector fell 2.78%, and the L1 sector fell 1.87%. 24-hour liquidation data : A total of 76,060 people worldwide were liquidated, with a total liquidation amount of $123 million. This included $23.42 million in BTC liquidations, $20.13 million in ZEC liquidations, and $15.09 million in ETH liquidations. 3. ETF Flows (as of November 27) Bitcoin ETF: Thanksgiving Holiday Ethereum ETF: Thanksgiving Holiday Solana ETF: Thanksgiving Holiday 4. Today's Outlook The ChinaAMC Hong Kong Dollar Digital Currency Fund will be listed and traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on November 28. Binance will remove spot trading for BMT/FDUSD, GMT/BTC, ME/BTC, and TOWNS/FDUSD on November 28. Binance will delist Ponke, Swell, and Quick U-margined perpetual contracts. ETH Strategy will launch a 2-month STRAT linear unlocking program on November 29th, and will soon introduce lending products. Binance Alpha will launch on GaiAi (GAIX) on November 29th. Hyperliquid will unlock $308 million of HYPE on November 29th, representing 2.66% of the circulating supply. Sentient airdrop registration is now open, and eligibility confirmation closes at midnight on November 30th. Jupiter (JUP) will unlock approximately 53.47 million tokens at 12:00 PM Beijing time on November 28th, representing 0.76% of the total supply, worth approximately $12.5 million. Sahara AI (SAHARA) will unlock approximately 133 million tokens on November 27th at 8:00 AM, representing 1.33% of the total supply and worth approximately $10.4 million. The biggest drops among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization today were: MemeCore down 21.4%, Kaspa down 8.5%, Dash down 7.9%, SPX6900 down 7.5%, and Zcash down 7.3%. 5. Hot News Animoca executives: Plans to expand business focus to stablecoins, AI, and DePIN by 2026. MegaETH: Will refund all funds raised through the pre-deposited bridge; new smart contracts are being audited. Data: Over the past 30 days, Bitcoin whales have flowed $7.5 billion into Binance, the highest level in a year. The Wormhole Foundation announced the purchase of $5 million worth of W tokens. Infinex will launch its token presale on Sonar, distributing 5% of its INX tokens before January TGE to raise $15 million. Tom Lee appears to have abandoned his prediction that Bitcoin will reach $250,000 by the end of the year. SpaceX has transferred 1,163 BTC to a new address, worth approximately $105 million. BlackRock's SIO fund's IBIT holdings have increased to 2.39 million units, a quarterly increase of approximately 14%.

Author: PANews

2025/11/28

Animoca Brands Eyes Crypto Expansion into DeFi and AI, Beyond Bitcoin-Led Institutional Growth

The post Animoca Brands Eyes Crypto Expansion into DeFi and AI, Beyond Bitcoin-Led Institutional Growth appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Animoca Brands is expanding its investments across the crypto industry in 2025, moving beyond gaming into DePIN, DeFi, AI, stablecoins, and RWAs, with a portfolio of around 600 companies to capture emerging opportunities. Gaming remains the core focus with 230 investments, but the firm is diversifying into infrastructure and new sectors. Chief Strategy Officer Keyvan Peymani highlights interest in AI, DePIN, and DeFi as key growth areas. Crypto venture funding surged 290% in Q3 2025 to $4.8 billion, per Galaxy Digital, boosting established players like Animoca. Discover how Animoca Brands is diversifying crypto investments in 2025 beyond gaming into DeFi, AI, and more. Explore opportunities and strategies for Web3 growth—stay ahead in the evolving blockchain landscape. What Are Animoca Brands’ Expansion Plans in the Crypto Industry for 2025? Animoca Brands’ expansion plans involve broadening its investment scope across various crypto sectors in 2025, including DePIN, DeFi, AI, stablecoins, and real-world assets (RWAs). With a current portfolio of approximately 600 companies, the Web3 gaming leader, founded in 2014, aims to lead in emerging opportunities while maintaining a strong emphasis on gaming. Chief Strategy Officer Keyvan Peymani emphasized during a recent CNBC interview that the company invests in dozens of ventures annually to align with the evolving Web3 ecosystem. Animoca Brand’s chief strategy officer Keyvan Peymani speaking to CNBC’s Crypto World. Source: CNBC Animoca Brands has historically focused on Web3 gaming, with early investments in projects like Axie Infinity, CryptoKitties, and Yield Guild Games. However, the firm is now allocating more resources to infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and decentralized finance. This strategic shift positions Animoca to support retail users in benefiting from Web3 advancements, such as tokenized assets and decentralized applications. The company’s approach is proactive: whenever promising developments arise, like stablecoins and RWAs, Animoca seeks to become a market leader. Peymani noted…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/28

Animoca Brands Expands Beyond Gaming with Strategic Web3 Focus

The post Animoca Brands Expands Beyond Gaming with Strategic Web3 Focus appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Animoca Brands announces strategic expansion beyond gaming into Web3. Focus on AI, stablecoins, DeFi, and ecosystem expansion. Plans Nasdaq listing via reverse merger in 2026. Keyvan Peymani, Chief Strategy Officer of Animoca Brands, announced plans to diversify beyond gaming into AI, DeFi, and stablecoins, enhancing their ecosystem’s portfolio in 2024. This diversification positions Animoca for significant growth, appealing to investors seeking exposure to diverse blockchain assets amid increasing interest in DeFi and stablecoin innovations. Animoca Brands Plans $1 Billion Reverse Merger for 2026 Keyvan Peymani, Animoca Brands’ Chief Strategy Officer, recently announced that the company intends to expand its focus beyond gaming next year. Peymani highlighted sectors like artificial intelligence, DeFi, and stablecoins as strategic areas for development. “We invest in dozens of companies every year, covering artificial intelligence, DePIN, DeFi, gaming, and any emerging areas… Stablecoins are a key focus for the company recently,” he stated. Read more. Yat Siu, Founder and Executive Chairman, has been instrumental in guiding Animoca’s growth. The company’s plan to go public via a reverse merger in 2026 is central to its expansion strategy, aimed at increasing exposure to the altcoin market. The merger, valued at $1.00 billion, will see Animoca shareholders holding 95% (Animoca Brands readies for Nasdaq listing and market growth). Market reactions have been cautiously optimistic, particularly around the company’s pivot toward stablecoins and real-world assets. Community discussions on platforms like Twitter and Discord reflect support for Animoca’s diversification beyond gaming assets. Diversification into AI, DeFi, and Stablecoins Gains Support Did you know? Animoca Brands’ strategic expansion mirrors historical patterns seen when it first pivoted from gaming to a Web3 investment conglomerate, much like the “Berkshire Hathaway of Web3.” Ethereum (ETH) currently holds a market cap of approximately $363.29 billion with a price of $3,009.96, according to CoinMarketCap. In…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/28

Animoca executives: Plans to expand business focus to stablecoins, AI, and DePIN by 2026.

PANews reported on November 28th that, according to Cointelegraph, Keyvan Peymani, Chief Strategy Officer of Animoca Brands, stated that the company plans to expand beyond the gaming sector next year, enriching its existing portfolio of approximately 600 companies. In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, he elaborated, "We invest in dozens of companies every year, covering artificial intelligence, DePIN, DeFi, gaming, and any emerging areas and new opportunities related to stablecoins. Our core objective has always been to focus on the expansion of the ecosystem we operate in." He further emphasized, "We strive to be the market leader whenever interesting and exciting developments occur in areas such as stablecoins and RWA." He added that Animoca is committed to bridging the gap between the retail industry and the transformation within the Web3 ecosystem, "You can expect us to continue to delve deeper and uncover potential projects that we believe will disrupt the industry. Stablecoins are a key focus for the company recently."

Author: PANews

2025/11/28

Animoca eyes stablecoins, AI, DePIN as it expands focus in 2026: Exec

                                                                               Animoca Brands’ Keyvan Peymani says the Web3 gaming company is exploring all segments of the crypto industry, from DePIN, DeFi to AI.                     Web3 gaming giant Animoca Brands is looking beyond gaming next year to expand its current portfolio of around 600 companies, says the company’s chief strategy officer, Keyvan Peymani.“We invest in dozens of companies a year,” Peymani said during a CNBC interview on Tuesday. “The aim for that, whether it is AI or DePIN or DeFi or games, or any of the kind of new sectors and stablecoins and opportunities that are coming in, is to always look at how the ecosystem we are a part of is expanding.” Gaming represents the biggest category in Animoca Brands’ portfolio, with 230 of the 628 companies it has invested in related to gaming. The company was founded in 2014, originally leaning heavily on just gaming, and has been an early investor in many Web3 gaming projects, including Axie Infinity, CryptoKitties, Colossal, and Yield Guild Games.Read more

Author: Coinstats

2025/11/28