Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) features in news coverage for its focus on authentication, digital identity, and Proof of Human verification in an AI-driven world, as well as for capital allocation and strategic partnership updates. This ORBS news page aggregates company press releases and third-party coverage so updates cover how Eightco communicates its strategy and key milestones over time.
Recent news has highlighted Eightco’s authorization of a share buyback program for up to a specified amount, which the company presents as a signal of confidence in its strategy and long-term opportunity. Another recurring theme in coverage is the multi-month lock-up extension of PIPE investors, management, and Board shares, which Eightco frames as alignment between insiders and other shareholders around its roadmap.
Articles also discuss Eightco’s Worldcoin treasury and broader digital asset holdings, including WLD and ETH, as part of its effort to build a universal framework for digital identity and Proof of Human verification. The company’s Infinity by ORBS platform appears in news as a focal point for AI-resistant enterprise authentication, particularly in the context of rising AI adoption and the need for trusted human verification.
In addition, news items reference Eightco’s participation in high-profile events such as CES in Las Vegas, where its leadership is involved in discussions about AI, trust, and enterprise technology. For investors and observers tracking ORBS, this news feed offers a way to monitor updates on Eightco’s authentication initiatives, digital asset strategies, partnerships, and shareholder-focused actions in one place.
Eightco Holdings (BMNR) reported total treasury assets of approximately $333 million as of May 5, 2026, including $90M indirect OpenAI exposure, $25M in Beast Industries (including a $7M commitment), 283,452,700 WLD at $0.25, 11,068 ETH, and about $121M in cash and stablecoins.
The company highlighted strategic exposure to AI, digital identity, and the creator economy, and noted data on rising non-human activity online that supports demand for verified-human identity solutions.
Eightco (NASDAQ: BMNR) reported total holdings of approximately $333 million as of April 27, 2026, comprising $90M indirect OpenAI equity, $25M Beast Industries ( $18M funded, $7M committed), $121M cash/stablecoins, 11,068 ETH, and 283,452,700 WLD at $0.25 each (per Coinbase).
Positions represent ~27% OpenAI, ~21% WLD, and ~8% Beast of the treasury.
Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) reported total holdings of approximately $336 million as of April 20, 2026, comprised of $90M in OpenAI equity, $25M in Beast Industries (including $7M commitment), 11,068 ETH, 283,452,700 WLD at $0.27 each, and $118M cash/stablecoins.
Eightco said these positions reflect exposure to AI, digital identity, and the creator economy, and highlighted Worldcoin product updates and partner integrations announced at the World Lift Off event on April 17, 2026.
Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) said it holds 277 million Worldcoin (WLD) tokens — ~9% of circulating supply — and will attend the World Lift Off event on April 17, 2026. Board member Tom Lee and CEO Kevin O'Donnell will participate.
As of April 16, 2026, Eightco's treasury composition included $90M OpenAI equity, $25M Beast Industries equity, 11,068 ETH, 277M WLD, and $112M cash, with OpenAI ~28% and WLD ~22% of treasury.
Bitmine (NYSE:BMNR) announced crypto + total cash + “moonshots” holdings of $11.8 billion as of April 13, 2026, including 4,874,858 ETH (4.04% of supply) and $719 million cash. Total staked ETH is 3,334,637, representing $7.4 billion at $2,206/ETH.
The company also noted its recent uplisting to the NYSE on April 9, 2026 and launched MAVAN, an institutional Ethereum staking platform.
Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) reported total holdings of approximately $321 million as of April 6, 2026, including 277,222,975 Worldcoin (WLD) at $0.25, 11,068 ETH, a $90 million investment in OpenAI, a $25 million stake in Beast Industries, and $110 million in cash and stablecoins.
The company says OpenAI comprises ~30% of its treasury and that ORBS offers retail investors leading public-market exposure to OpenAI, backed by $130 million in new funding commitments.
Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) reported total holdings of approximately $326 million as of March 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Holdings include 277,222,975 Worldcoin (WLD) valued at $0.28 each, 11,068 ETH, a $90 million indirect investment in OpenAI, a $25 million investment in Beast Industries, and $109 million in cash and stablecoins.
ORBS said OpenAI represents about 30% of its treasury and that the company holds nearly 9% of circulating WLD supply. The company also noted $130 million in new funding commitments, led by an $80 million investment from Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR).
Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) announced an additional $40 million investment in OpenAI on March 20, 2026, bringing its total OpenAI commitment to $90 million. OpenAI now represents approximately 30% of ORBS' total treasury.
ORBS also holds 277,222,975 WLD (nearly 10% of circulating supply), 11,068 ETH, and $76 million in cash and stablecoins. The company closed $125 million in new funding commitments led by $75 million from Bitmine (NASDAQ: BMNR), with ARK Invest and Payward each committing $25 million. ORBS made an initial $25 million strategic investment in Beast Industries. Tom Lee joins the board and Brett Winton joins as advisor.
Bitmine (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) reports total crypto + cash + "moonshots" holdings of $11.5 billion as of March 15, 2026. Holdings include 4,595,562 ETH (4.596M), 196 BTC, $1.2 billion cash, and $283 million in named equity stakes.
Staked ETH totals 3,040,515 (valued at $6.6B at $2,185/ETH), representing 3.81% of ETH supply; MAVAN staking launch targeted for early 2026.
Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) received $125 million in institutional commitments to expand into AI, blockchain infrastructure, and digital consumer platforms. Bitmine (NYSE: BMNR) led with $75 million, while ARK Invest and Payward each committed $25 million. ORBS closed strategic investments of $50 million in OpenAI and $25 million in MrBeast/Beast Industries. Tom Lee joins the board and Brett Winton will advise; Dan Ives steps down as chairman.