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Animoca Brands is planning to go public ‘soon’ in the United States, citing the Trump administration’s pro-crypto approach as the driving force behind entering the world’s largest market. According to a recent report by the Financial Times, the crypto investment firm is preparing to release an announcement “soon” regarding its plans to list in New York. The company’s executive chair, Yat Siu, said the listing is not going to depend on market conditions. “I think going public is a way to tell the world that ‘hey there’s a business that is in crypto that isn’t doing the typical crypto stuff,” said Siu. Last year, Animoca Brands did not think a U.S. initial public offering would be in the cards, said Siu. However, the move is now considered to be “a very important part of the roadmap.” This is largely due to the regulatory shift presented by the Trump administration, which has adopted a much more welcoming approach to the crypto industry and blockchain technology. “It’s a unique moment in time. I feel like it would be one heck of a wasted opportunity if we didn’t at least try,” said Siu. Animoca Brands previously raised $6 billion in a series of funding rounds since as early 2022. The company’s investment portfolio includes major crypto companies, including OpenSea, Kraken and Consensys Coincidentally, Kraken has also been considering the possibility of a U.S. listing this year or in early 2026, said Siu. You might also like:Crypto staking firm Figment eyes $100m to $200m acquisition deals with ‘smaller providers’ A ‘competitive edge’ for Animoca Brands and other crypto firms Siu believes the influx in crypto firms interested in entering the U.S. market would not have been possible under Joe Biden’s presidency. Under the Biden administration, financial regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission launched dozens of lawsuits against crypto companies in the U.S., namely Binance, Coinbase, Ripple and more. Siu said this wave of anti-crypto lawsuits hindered innovation in the U.S. markets, pushing many overseas crypto companies to avoid the U.S entirely. However, now the political climate has presented international crypto and blockchain-based companies with a “unique opportunity” and a competitive edge. “Normally we’d be fighting with some giant or something. It’s the biggest market, so we should go there, right?” said Siu. According to the report, Animoca Brands has accumulated around $97 million in from revenues of $314 million before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization in the 2024. The firm also has nearly $300 million in cash and stablecoin and $538 million invested in cryptocurrency reserves. In March 2025, Animoca Brands collaborated with Sony’s blockchain, Soneium, to launch a new decentralized digital identity system called Anime ID, which will be spearheaded by Anime Foundation contributor San FranTokyo. You might also like:Animoca Brands partners with Soneium to develop new identity layer Anime ID

根据 Coinbase 和 EY-Parthenon 的报告，到 2025 年，83% 的机构投资者计划增加对加密货币持有的资金配置。 该报告于 3 月 18 日发表在 Coinbase 博客上，收集了 352 家公司决策者的意见。报告显示，人们越来越相信加密货币将继续带来丰厚的回报。 超过一半（59%）的受访者计划今年将至少 5% 的资产管理配置到数字资产中。这一转变表明，加密货币正在摆脱其作为小众投资的形象，成为机构投资组合的核心部分。 84% 的投资者正在使用或考虑使用稳定币，稳定币在过去一年中获得了巨大的关注。虽然稳定币历来用于促进加密货币交易，但目前正被探索用于收益生成、外汇、现金管理和支付等领域。 你可能还喜欢：Ondo Finance 推出机构 L1 区块链，代币化 RWA 上链 机构对去中心化金融的兴趣也在上升。虽然目前只有 24% 的受访投资者参与 DeFi，但这一数字预计将在两年内达到 75%。许多企业将 DeFi 视为进入借贷、衍生品和质押市场的机会。 73% 的受访者表示，他们拥有除比特币 (BTC) 和以太坊 (ETH) 以外的资产，这表明对山寨币的兴趣仍然很高。瑞波币 (XRP) 和 Solana (SOL) 是最常持有的，许多投资者正在考虑山寨币的单一资产交易所交易产品。 即使乐观，仍有一些障碍需要克服。投资者最担心的是监管不确定性（52%）、市场波动（47%）和安全托管（33%）。68% 的受访者认为，更透明的监管将有助于未来市场扩张。 在相关发展中，3 月 17 日，Securitize 和 Ethena Labs 推出了 Converge，这是一个旨在支持机构采用代币化资产的区块链。在 Aave Labs、Pendle 和 Maple Finance 等领先公司的支持下，与以太坊兼容的网络旨在通过为代币化资产提供受监管的环境来连接 DeFi 和传统金融。 你可能还喜欢：Circle 的 Allaire 敦促美国监督与美元挂钩的稳定币

Pi Network dominated headlines on May 14 when it officially introduced a $100 million venture fund aimed at jumpstarting real-world utility for its ecosystem. The announcement officially introduced Pi Network Ventures, a Silicon Valley-style investment initiative that will fund startups building within or integrating with the Pi ecosystem. While the fund represents a bold and strategic pivot towards broader adoption, it was not well received by investors. This can be considered a classic “buy the rumor, sell the news” event as the Pi token dropped sharply after the reveal. The fund will prioritize blockchain startups along with those in sectors like fintech, generative AI, e-commerce, and social platforms. The initiative isn’t just about investment capital; it’s about integrating Pi into everyday use cases. According to the Foundation, the fund is designed to deliver strategic value and a long-term impact while favoring businesses that can extend Pi’s reach beyond its core crypto community. Still, not all reactions have been positive. For traders, the lack of immediate token impact was a letdown, as Pi’s price erased much of its early-May rally. However, from a development perspective, the initiative suggests Pi Network is playing the long game by positioning itself to back builders. In an ecosystem increasingly saturated with short-term hype, this signals a deeper commitment to sustainable growth. To better understand what Pi Network Ventures means for developers, users, and the broader community, crypto.news interviewed a Pi Network spokesperson to explore how the fund will be structured, what kinds of projects are likely to be backed, and how the community will play a role in shaping the next chapter of Pi Network’s evolution. You might also like:4 catalysts that could revive Pi Network after $13b market cap crash crypto.news: Can you explain where the $100 million worth of funds are coming from and how is it structured? Pi: The Pi earmarked for the initiative comes from the 10% of tokens that are specifically allocated for foundation reserves (more information on Pi supply and tokenomics is available here). CN: Will the funding be provided in fiat, stablecoins, Pi tokens, other cryptos, or a mix of all? Pi: The initiative is held in Pi and USD. While the investments will generally be denominated in US dollar terms, Pi Network Ventures will seek to make the majority of its investments directly in the form of Pi. This means that companies who join the ecosystem will receive investments in the very currency that their businesses [transact in and] will help to strengthen and grow.  CN: Who will be making the investment decisions for Pi Network Ventures and what role or titles will the Pi Core Team hold? Pi: Pi Network Ventures is an investment pool established through Pi Foundation, an ownerless organization created to guide the long-term development of the Pi ecosystem and ensure the sustainability and greater good of the network for generations to come.  CN: How will Pi Network Ventures deploy the $100 million? Is there an investment timeline or cap per deal, or is it a more flexible, rolling deployment that will be allocated as opportunities arise? Pi: Pi Network Ventures’ investments are intended to provide both capital and strategic value over a broader timeframe to those companies believed to be best positioned to create value in the world and seeks to help companies provide additional ways to use Pi worldwide. Pi Network Ventures may make investments over time and from time to time, and may discontinue investing at any point in time. CN: If Pi Foundation is taking a VC approach to its investing, how will it differ from traditional venture capital? Pi: Companies that Pi Network Ventures may invest in will gain something incredibly rare in crypto and in traditional venture capital: the funds come with access to the market—potentially addressing two of the essential components of building startups. Portfolio companies will have the opportunity to access a sizable, active, and KYC-verified userbase with tens of millions of users of Pi Network across 200+ countries and regions, with over 19 million already identity-verified through Pi KYC.   CN: What are the criteria and process for selecting startups to receive Pi Network Ventures funding? Does a project have to be built exclusively on the Pi blockchain or is simply integrating Pi in some way (i.e accepting Pi as payment) sufficient? Pi: More details on criteria and process will be released later. But the initial factor to be considered is whether a startup or business is innovative and creates value for the world or not, and whether there is a strong team to make that happen. Thereafter, Pi Network Ventures will evaluate whether the business can help expand Pi’s utility and contribute to the ecosystem. Specific requirements will be included in future announcements.  CN: What expertise or safeguards are in place to make sure $100M is allocated wisely and not just to well-intentioned but unviable projects? Pi: Pi Network Ventures’ investment processes will seek to mirror common practices utilized by traditional Silicon Valley venture capital firms, in sourcing, selection, vetting processes and more, designed to identify and support high-impact and disruptive startups and businesses.  Note that Pi Network Ventures’ investments are intended to provide both capital and strategic value over a broader timeframe to those believed to be best positioned to create value in the world and help provide additional ways to use Pi worldwide. Pi Foundation is not obligated to invest the entire $100M, based on the quality of applicants and number of startups accepted into the initiative. Pi Network Ventures may make investments over time and from time to time, and may discontinue investing at any point in time.  CN: Are there any particular sectors or use cases you are prioritizing for investment? Pi: While blockchain-native startups will certainly be part of the portfolio,  Pi Network Ventures’ investments will also focus heavily on general technology sectors, including generative AI and AI applications, FinTech, embedded payments, ecommerce platforms, marketplaces, social networks and real-world consumer and enterprise applications. From a global ecommerce platform that accepts Pi, to an AI-enabled service that leverages Pi for access or credits, to a traditional business integrating Pi into its loyalty program—if a company can drive real-world utility and ecosystem progress, the Pi Foundation plans to explore investment opportunities to support it.  CN: Pi Network Ventures has the objective to “boost Pi utility”.  How do you see that happening in practice? Pi: As more businesses accept Pi and integrate it into real-world applications—products, services, transactions, and experiences—users will be able to use Pi in more diverse ways. When businesses adopt Pi, they introduce it to new users and use cases. This creates natural growth while keeping usage aligned with real activity and utility, which creates a stronger ecosystem. A stronger ecosystem means more opportunities for Pi users to participate—as users, builders, workers, and entrepreneurs. Will you be providing mentorship, networking, etc? Pi: Mentorship and developer support programs have continued from the Enclosed Network period to present – see earlier answer. Pi Network Ventures is part of Pi’s diverse strategies to boost utility and empower the Pi ecosystem: high-signal investment and incubation working in parallel with grass-roots utility and ecosystem movements. While high-signal investment and incubation typically target and support a limited number of high-quality startups and businesses based on selective criteria, grass-roots movements can leverage the existing community of Pi and potentially generate a larger quantity of attempts for utility at scale. Pi employs both strategies. Pi Network Ventures belongs to the former strategy, while measures like hackathons and any other platform that scales utility building are under the latter strategy.  CN: What role will the Pi community have in Pi Network Ventures? For example, would you consider incorporating community feedback in selecting which products get funded, or perhaps allow users to beta test products from these startups? Pi: Pi Network has always had decentralized input in developer and project selection in the past. This has occurred in the Pi app called Brainstorm which is accessible through Pi Browser where Pioneers provide their input on projects through multiple blind reviews or evaluations in the app, which help remove noises and surface better projects. Their review results led to candidates of many hackathon winners in the past. As for more specific integration of community feedback in the selection process for Pi Network Ventures, stay tuned for future details.  CN: How does Pi Network Ventures fit into Pi Network’s long-term vision?  How will this venture fund shape Pi’s roadmap for the future and what a mature Pi economy might look like if the plan succeeds. Pi: This initiative enables more of the world’s production onto Pi Network. It’s meant to get more real-world production processes, whether in the form of apps, transactions or companies, onto Pi by investingearly onin startups and companies that create such processes. This moment marks a pivotal step forward for Pi—especially now that Open Network has launched and external connectivity is enabled—opening the door to more impactful utility creation and real-world integration. By investing in startups and businesses, many of which build, integrate, and innovate with Pi, and bring real-world utility to the network, Pi Network Ventures is laying the groundwork for a decentralized ecosystem that is globally accessible, community-driven, and economically meaningful.

资产管理公司 Bitwise 的首席投资官马特·霍根 (Matt Hougan) 表示，加密货币市场的当前低迷标志着模因币热潮的结束。 尽管比特币 (BTC) 跌至三个月来的最低点，跌破 90,000 美元，但 Bitwise 首席信息官相信这一旗舰数字资产将会反弹。不过，他对 meme 币并不那么看好。 霍根表示，今年早些时候特朗普和梅拉尼娅等人掀起的 meme 币热潮已接近尾声。他表示，这可能会在未来六个月内发生。 “加密货币目前正在经历的是 memecoin 热潮的终结。梅拉尼娅、Libra 和 Lazarus Group 联手使用 memecoin 清洗被盗的 ETH，这将彻底摧毁加密货币。也许不是今天，但会在 6 个月内，”他在 X 上发帖称。 加密货币市场在 24 小时内就遭遇了超过 15 亿美元的清算，其中 meme 币的损失最为严重。 狗狗币（DOGE）、Pepe（PEPE）和TRUMP（TRUMP）均下跌超过14％。MELANIA下跌超过25％。 你可能还喜欢：Bitwise 首席执行官 Hunter Horsley 解释比特币为何会达到 1,000,000 美元 霍根曾预测，随着监管和战略储备的发展，比特币可能会打破四年周期，他认为围绕模因币的负面情绪正在拖累市场。不过，他仍然对比特币、稳定币和代币化持乐观态度。他还认为，去中心化金融可能会复苏。 霍根在推文中以乐观的语气说道： “好消息是，已经有一些东西准备好取代它了，包括比特币的机构采用、稳定币、代币化和 DeFi 的重生。但直到它们开始显现出来之前，能量的损失才会对市场造成拖累。” 尽管如此，Bitwise 高管承认，市场情绪仍然总体上呈负面状态，并指出最近的 LIBRA 等模因币丑闻是一个促成因素。 不过，他仍然看好山寨币。 今年 2 月初，Hougan 在一份客户报告中指出，在机构投资者看涨加密货币、散户投资者看跌加密货币的预期下，加密货币行业迎来了一次机会。他认为，山寨币可能会从这种环境中受益，尤其是在顶级加密货币迎来现货交易所交易基金申请浪潮之际。 阅读更多：LIBRA 崩盘成为 Solana 自 FTX 以来最大的丑闻：Jupiter 和 Meteora 如何让零售业陷入困境

Shiba Inu price has remained in a tight range over the past few weeks as it continues to underperform other cryptocurrencies. Shiba Inu (SHIB) was trading at $0.000015 on Thursday, up by 46% from the year-to-date low. In contrast, Pepe (PEPE) has jumped by 177%, while Dogecoin (DOGE) has risen by 85%. Other Solana meme coins like Bonk, Fartcoin, and Trump Coin have done much better. Shiba Inu has lagged the broader market as whale selling intensified. Data from Santiment shows that the total supply held by whales has dropped to 725.45 trillion, its lowest level since January. Whales have offloaded more than 18 billion tokens since January 19. You might also like:Why is the Dow Jones tumbling while Bitcoin and altcoins are rising? Additional metrics show that the 180-day Mean Dollar Invested Age, or MDIA, has declined from 115 in April to 110. This indicates that previously dormant tokens are now moving, a trend typically viewed as bearish. Shiba Inu MDIA and whale supply | Source: Santiment SHIB has also underperformed as investor demand has weakened. According to CoinGecko, its 24-hour trading volume stood at 472 million dollars on Thursday, significantly lower than Dogecoin’s 3.64 billion dollars and Pepe’s 3.4 billion dollars. Even smaller meme coins like Bonk, Dogwifhat, and Moo Deng reported higher volume. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu’s burn rate has declined. The 24-hour burn rate dropped 11.5 percent to 13.5 million tokens. Fewer than 50 million SHIB tokens have been burned over the past five days—an unusually low figure. Shiba Inu price analysis SHIB price chart | Source: crypto.news The three-day chart shows that SHIB has remained under pressure for several months, declining from a high of 0.00003320 dollars in December to the current level of 0.000015 dollars. The token remains below both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Additionally, it has formed a large bearish flag pattern, characterized by a steep downward move followed by a period of consolidation. The consolidation phase resembles a rising wedge, a bearish technical formation made up of two ascending and converging trendlines. You might also like:Pepe price poised to surge as rare bullish pattern emerges