Open Campus And Animoca Brands Join ANPA To Advance EduFi

Open Campus and Animoca Brands have entered a major strategic agreement with Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited, known as ANPA, marking a new collaboration aimed at expanding blockchain-based education finance. The move brings a US-listed company into the EduFi landscape with a sizable commitment to the EDU token.

Good to Know

• ANPA plans to buy up to US$50 million in EDU tokens across 24 months
• Animoca Brands will contribute US$3 million in EDU tokens to support the partnership
• Collaboration centers on tokenized education finance and real-world EduFi adoption

Under the agreement, ANPA intends to acquire up to US$50 million in EDU tokens through open-market and OTC purchases over the next two years. The deal marks the company’s first major step into crypto. Animoca Brands will also contribute US$3 million in EDU tokens to expand development across the Open Campus ecosystem.

A photo provided by the companies shows leadership teams from ANPA, First Securities, and Animoca Brands, including Alan Lau and Jonah Lau, joining ANPA chief executive officer Matthew Chan and others to announce the partnership.

Building Tokenized Infrastructure For Education Finance

The agreement positions ANPA to enter the education finance market by partnering with Open Campus and Animoca Brands on new tokenization infrastructure. That framework aims to link Web3 rails with traditional financial systems, creating new pathways for institutional engagement with EduFi products.

ANPA plans to leverage its corporate client network of more than 190 publicly listed companies across Hong Kong and the United States to expand EDU token adoption. The token serves as the governance asset for the Open Campus DAO and the native gas token for EDU Chain. As part of the initiative, ANPA will also work with Open Campus to support sustainable finance models in emerging markets, directing capital toward education and inclusion projects.

The EDU tokens acquired by ANPA will support staking, governance participation, and the company’s entry into the EduFi market. The commitment underscores growing institutional demand for tokenized education solutions and blockchain-based financial tools designed for learning ecosystems.

Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, said:

“Education is the foundation of opportunity, and blockchain offers a powerful tool to enhance access and financial literacy worldwide. By advancing EduFi in partnership with ANPA and Open Campus, we are empowering learners and reshaping the future of education to be more transparent and inclusive. In the U.S. alone, the student loan market is worth $1.8 trillion and urgently needs targeted innovation and disruption—which we believe EduFi can provide.”

Matthew Chan, CEO of ANPA, added:

“We see immense potential in blockchain to transform education finance into an accessible, transparent ecosystem. The partnership with Animoca Brands and Open Campus and our strategic investment in EDU tokens reflect our conviction in this vision and our commitment to supporting a next-generation Web3-powered EduFi platform.”

Mohamed Ezeldin, president of Open Campus, said:

“For too long, education has stood in the shadows of innovation. Open Campus was built to bring learning into the same orbit of progress that has already reshaped other industries. Partnering with ANPA is a defining moment in the mission of Open Campus: not only will new capital flow into EDU token, but we are also emphasizing the conviction that education finance deserves the same ownership, transparency, and opportunity that blockchain has already brought to other sectors. We’re building the financial layer for education to finally align incentives between learners, educators, and the institutions that serve them.”

FAQ

What is the main focus of the partnership?

The collaboration aims to expand tokenized education finance by building infrastructure that connects traditional financial systems with Web3.

How much EDU does ANPA plan to purchase?

ANPA intends to buy up to US$50 million worth of EDU tokens over 24 months through open-market and OTC transactions.

What role does EDU token play?

EDU serves as the governance token for the Open Campus DAO and the gas token for EDU Chain.

Why is Animoca Brands contributing EDU tokens?

The US$3 million contribution supports partnership development, ecosystem growth, and continued EduFi innovation.

How will ANPA support EduFi expansion?

ANPA will leverage its network of publicly listed companies and collaborate on sustainable finance models that fund education and inclusion initiatives.