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Eightco Holdings Unveils Impressive Asset Portfolio

Eightco Holdings, listed on NASDAQ under the ticker ORBS, announced its total assets reaching approximately $380 million as of September 16, 2026. This impressive figure includes significant investments in notable entities such as OpenAI and Beast Industries, along with over 16,000 ETH and nearly 302 million WLD tokens.

Composition of Eightco's Assets

The company's treasury is composed of multiple key elements:

• - $90 million in indirect equity interests in OpenAI.
• - $18 million in shares of Beast Industries.
• - 16,278 ETH, a prominent cryptocurrency.
• - Almost 302 million WLD tokens, showing a strong presence in the digital asset space.
• - Liquid assets totaling $120 million.

The total amount computes to around $380 million, showcasing Eightco's diverse investment strategy.

Recent Developments

In its recent activities, Eightco repurchased over 26 million shares as part of a previously announced buyback program valued at $125 million. Additionally, the firm participated in a funding round for World Foundation, amassing $52.5 million directed towards future innovations led by respected investors.

As highlighted by the management, this treasury portfolio contains pivotal components for future advancements in AI and digital finance.

Partnership and Acquisitions

In recent news, OpenAI made headlines by acquiring Glass Imaging, a smartphone camera enhancement startup, in a deal surpassing $300 million. This acquisition emphasizes OpenAI’s commitment to advancing technology across various sectors.

Moreover, OpenAI's support for a bipartisan proposal facilitates third-party safety assessments, indicating a proactive approach towards AI regulation. This marks a significant moment as it represents the first time OpenAI has lent its backing to such federal safety evaluation regulations.

Innovations in Digital Identity

Eightco's strategy also revolves around the Worldcoin (WLD) initiative, reflecting forward-thinking investments in digital identity. It stands as the largest publicly disclosed institutional holder of WLD, which accounts for nearly 29% of its treasury assets. Worldcoin aims to create a global proof-of-human network, allowing users to establish verified identities while ensuring privacy.

Spotlight on Creator Economy

As part of its treasury assets, Eightco has invested $18 million in Beast Industries, highlighting participation in the booming creator economy. Beast Industries, led by the highly popular MrBeast on YouTube, boasts a massive following and has shown to be a lucrative collaboration partner for brands. In their recent campaign with Old Navy, there was a reported rise of 22% in online traffic to children’s products following the promotional launch with MrBeast.

Thomas