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Republic plans to tokenize Animoca Brands' equity on Solana

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Republic plans to tokenize Animoca Brands' equity on Solana
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Republic plans to tokenize Animoca Brands' equity on Solana

2025-09-30 16:22 Last Updated At:16:55

  • Tokenization of Animoca Brands' equity aims to broaden investor access within a compliant regulatory framework.
  • Leverages Republic's full-stack infrastructure for secondary trading for existing Animoca Brands shareholders, and the opportunity for access to Animoca Brands equity. 
  • Tokens will be minted on Solana, as the network powers the next evolution of internet capital markets. 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic, a leading global investment platform, today announced that it plans to tokenize equity of Animoca Brands, a global Web3 leader. This initiative will provide a new avenue for global investors to gain exposure to Animoca Brands, which boasts a vast portfolio of over 600 leading Web3 investments, and leverages tokenization and blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers.

    Animoca Brands' shares are currently not listed on a public exchange, and traditional access to the company's equity is primarily available through over-the-counter secondary markets. Republic's tokenization solution will leverage blockchain technology to create a more efficient and transparent method for investment, broadening accessibility while adhering to regulatory requirements.

    The tokenized equity will be minted on Solana and distributed to participating investors' wallets. Trading of the tokens will be facilitated on Republic's global marketplace. More details about the tokenization process will be announced later.

    Republic is a leading investment ecosystem that expands global access to private markets, and sets new standards for transparency through blockchain-powered infrastructure. With a portfolio comprising over 2,500 companies and a community of 3 million members from more than 150 countries, Republic has a proven track record and has deployed over US$3 billion through its comprehensive range of investment platforms, funds, and advisory firms. Its core mission is to employ blockchain technology to foster a more inclusive and efficient global financial system. Republic's most recent financial innovations include opening global retail access to opportunities with Hamilton Lane and pre-IPO exposure through Mirror Tokens, Republic's newest product. 

    Andrew Durgee, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Republic, added: "Our initiative to tokenize Animoca Brands' equity represents a meaningful development in the convergence of traditional finance with blockchain-based solutions, setting a precedent for how companies can structure their equity for the future. We're excited to bring this opportunity to market."

    Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, said: "Tokenizing Animoca Brands' equity on Solana showcases what Internet Capital Markets make possible — instant, global access to private company ownership. Solana's high-performance infrastructure ensures that tokenized shares can move with the same speed and efficiency as the internet itself. This is a glimpse of the future, where retail investors worldwide can participate in opportunities once reserved for a few, and companies can tap into liquidity and distribution on a global scale."

    Yat Siu, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Animoca Brands, said: "We are excited about Republic's initiative to tokenize the equity of Animoca Brands, a move that resonates with our core belief in democratizing ownership and access. This tokenization aligns strongly with Animoca Brands' position as a Web3 leader, providing novel options for investors to tokenize and trade their holdings as well as broaden investment accessibility for a wider market."

    To stay updated, visit www.republic.com/animoca.

    Participation in any products on Republic's platform carries risks and is subject to terms and conditions. Visit www.republic.com/terms andwww.republic.com/risk for more information and disclaimers.

    About Republic

    Headquartered in New York City, Republic is a global financial firm operating a full-stack private investment platform for regulated digital assets, covering primary issuance through secondary trading. Republic's full-stack spans private market investing for both retail and institutional investors, wallet infrastructure, enterprise digital advisory, asset management and more. With a deep track record of legal and technical innovation, Republic is known for opening retail access to new asset classes across venture, film, sports, private equity and pre-IPO opportunities. Backed by Valor Equity Partners, Galaxy Interactive, HOF Capital, AngelList and other leading institutions, Republic boasts a global portfolio of over 2,000 companies and a community of nearly three million members in over 150 countries. More than $3 billion has been deployed through investment platforms, funds, and firms within the Republic family of companies with operations established in the US, the UK, EU, the UAE and South Korea.

    Contact: press@republic.com 

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic, a leading global investment platform, today announced that it plans to tokenize equity of Animoca Brands, a global Web3 leader. This initiative will provide a new avenue for global investors to gain exposure to Animoca Brands, which boasts a vast portfolio of over 600 leading Web3 investments, and leverages tokenization and blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers.

Animoca Brands' shares are currently not listed on a public exchange, and traditional access to the company's equity is primarily available through over-the-counter secondary markets. Republic's tokenization solution will leverage blockchain technology to create a more efficient and transparent method for investment, broadening accessibility while adhering to regulatory requirements.

The tokenized equity will be minted on Solana and distributed to participating investors' wallets. Trading of the tokens will be facilitated on Republic's global marketplace. More details about the tokenization process will be announced later.

Republic is a leading investment ecosystem that expands global access to private markets, and sets new standards for transparency through blockchain-powered infrastructure. With a portfolio comprising over 2,500 companies and a community of 3 million members from more than 150 countries, Republic has a proven track record and has deployed over US$3 billion through its comprehensive range of investment platforms, funds, and advisory firms. Its core mission is to employ blockchain technology to foster a more inclusive and efficient global financial system. Republic's most recent financial innovations include opening global retail access to opportunities with Hamilton Lane and pre-IPO exposure through Mirror Tokens, Republic's newest product. 

Andrew Durgee, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Republic, added: "Our initiative to tokenize Animoca Brands' equity represents a meaningful development in the convergence of traditional finance with blockchain-based solutions, setting a precedent for how companies can structure their equity for the future. We're excited to bring this opportunity to market."

Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, said: "Tokenizing Animoca Brands' equity on Solana showcases what Internet Capital Markets make possible — instant, global access to private company ownership. Solana's high-performance infrastructure ensures that tokenized shares can move with the same speed and efficiency as the internet itself. This is a glimpse of the future, where retail investors worldwide can participate in opportunities once reserved for a few, and companies can tap into liquidity and distribution on a global scale."

Yat Siu, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Animoca Brands, said: "We are excited about Republic's initiative to tokenize the equity of Animoca Brands, a move that resonates with our core belief in democratizing ownership and access. This tokenization aligns strongly with Animoca Brands' position as a Web3 leader, providing novel options for investors to tokenize and trade their holdings as well as broaden investment accessibility for a wider market."

To stay updated, visit www.republic.com/animoca.

Participation in any products on Republic's platform carries risks and is subject to terms and conditions. Visit www.republic.com/terms andwww.republic.com/risk for more information and disclaimers.

About Republic

Headquartered in New York City, Republic is a global financial firm operating a full-stack private investment platform for regulated digital assets, covering primary issuance through secondary trading. Republic's full-stack spans private market investing for both retail and institutional investors, wallet infrastructure, enterprise digital advisory, asset management and more. With a deep track record of legal and technical innovation, Republic is known for opening retail access to new asset classes across venture, film, sports, private equity and pre-IPO opportunities. Backed by Valor Equity Partners, Galaxy Interactive, HOF Capital, AngelList and other leading institutions, Republic boasts a global portfolio of over 2,000 companies and a community of nearly three million members in over 150 countries. More than $3 billion has been deployed through investment platforms, funds, and firms within the Republic family of companies with operations established in the US, the UK, EU, the UAE and South Korea.

Contact: press@republic.com 

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Republic plans to tokenize Animoca Brands' equity on Solana

Republic plans to tokenize Animoca Brands' equity on Solana

ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the official opening of Desert X AlUla 2026, the landmark fourth edition of the international, open-air biennial exhibition. Arts AlUla, in collaboration with Desert X, welcomes visitors to experience a stellar line-up of Saudi and international multi-generational artists whose site-responsive earthworks, sculptures, and installations will engage in a powerful dialogue with the awe-inspiring landscapes and layered heritage of AlUla.

 

 

As a premier destination rich in ancient history and breathtaking nature, AlUla, located in Northwest Saudi Arabia, solidifies its position on the global stage as a dynamic, emerging land art destination with Desert X AlUla, the region's first public art biennale, and a key highlight of the AlUla Arts Festival.

The 2026 edition of Desert X AlUla brings together 11 acclaimed artists whose diverse works reflect a wide spectrum of ideas, materials, and traditions. From monumental kinetic sculpture to sound-based explorations above and below ground, each commission is deeply rooted in relationships to AlUla's distinctive environment, further cementing Desert X AlUla's reputation as a globally significant platform for site-responsive land art.

Desert X AlUla runs until February 28, 2026, as a cornerstone of the annual AlUla Arts Festival. Curated by Wejdan Reda, Zoé Whitley, with artistic direction by Neville Wakefield, and Raneem Farsi, its fourth edition explores 'Space Without Measure.' Inspired by Kahlil Gibran, the theme fosters contemplation of imagination within AlUla's natural settings. The exhibition, set in the desert canyons of AlUla, serves as a pre-opening programme for Wadi AlFann, offering a pivotal glimpse into AlUla's plans to create a permanent land art 'Valley of the Arts.'

Hamad Alhomiedan, Director of Arts & Creative Industries at the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), said: "At Desert X AlUla 2026, audiences will engage with art that deeply converses with AlUla's unique landscapes and rich heritage. These compelling commissions highlight AlUla's dynamic transformation into a major global destination, where ancient and contemporary expressions converge. This exhibition is part of our broader revitalisation of AlUla as a culturally rich destination to live, work and visit and integral to positioning AlUla in the global dialogue of contemporary art and as a precursor to monumental projects like Wadi AlFann."

Participating artist/artworks are: 

  • Sara Abdu, A Kingdom Where No One Dies: Contours of Resonance
  • Mohammad Alfaraj, What was the Question Again?
  • Mohammed AlSaleem, The Thorn, AlShuruf Unit, The Triangles, Flower Bud, and Al Ahilla (courtesy of Royal Commission for Riyadh City)
  • Tarek Atoui, The Water Song
  • Bahraini-Danish, Bloom 
  • Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, Imole Red 
  • Agnes Denes, The Living Pyramid
  • Ibrahim El-Salahi, Haraza Tree
  • Basmah Felemban, Murmur of Pebbles
  • Vibha Galhotra, Future Fables
  • Héctor Zamora, Tar HyPar

For further information, please contact:
Sabrine.Shaw@bursonglobal.com
AlUlaArtsFestival@bursonglobal.com 

Multimedia gallery:
High-resolution photos of all 11 artists and their artworks can be found here.

About AlUla and Arts AlUla

Located 1,100 km from Riyadh, in North-West Saudi Arabia, AlUla is a place of extraordinary natural and human heritage. The vast area, covering 22,561km², includes a lush oasis valley, towering sandstone mountains and ancient cultural heritage sites dating back thousands of years to when the Lihyan and Nabataean kingdoms reigned.

The most well-known and recognised site in AlUla is Hegra, the principal southern city of the Nabataean Kingdom and Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. AlUla is also home to ancient Dadan, the capital of the Dadan and Lihyan Kingdoms and considered to be one of the most developed 1st millennium BCE cities of the Arabian Peninsula, and Jabal Ikmah, an open air library of hundreds of inscriptions and writings in many different languages. AlUla Old Town Village, a labyrinth of more than 900 mudbrick homes was developed from at least the 12th century and has been revitalised as the vibrant hub for visitors and residents.

The creation of Arts AlUla within The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is a commitment to crafting the next chapters in a millennia of artistic creation – celebrating cultural inheritance and shaping a future inspired by artists built be artists. The work of Arts AlUla seeks to preserve this legacy: fuse the old with the new; the local with the international, keeping the arts central to the spirit of AlUla as a place of extraordinary natural and human heritage.

Wadi AlFann, meaning 'Valley of the Arts,' will be a global cultural destination for land art, unveiling from 2028 onwards, where era-defining works by artists from around the world will be permanently sited in the monumental landscape of AlUla, the extraordinary desert region of north-west Saudi Arabia.

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Desert X AlUla 2026: monumental land art exhibition opens in the ancient oasis of AlUla

Desert X AlUla 2026: monumental land art exhibition opens in the ancient oasis of AlUla

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