Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) Invests Additional $40 Million into OpenAI, Bringing Total OpenAI Investment to $90 Million

Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) announced an additional $40 million investment in OpenAI on March 20, 2026, bringing its total OpenAI commitment to $90 million.

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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.

Positive

• OpenAI investment increased to $90M, representing ~30% of treasury
• WLD holdings of 277,222,975 tokens (~10% of circulating supply)
• $125M in new funding commitments led by $75M from Bitmine
• Completed $25M strategic investment in Beast Industries

Negative

• High concentration: OpenAI equals ~30% of ORBS treasury position
• Concentrated crypto exposure: nearly 10% of WLD supply held

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Key Figures

Additional OpenAI investment: $40 million Total OpenAI commitment: $90 million Treasury exposure to OpenAI: 30% +5 more

Additional OpenAI investment

$40 million

New capital deployed by ORBS into OpenAI

Total OpenAI commitment

$90 million

Cumulative ORBS investment in OpenAI after latest round

Treasury exposure to OpenAI

30%

Approximate share of ORBS total treasury represented by OpenAI stake

Worldcoin holdings

277,222,975 WLD

Total WLD tokens held by ORBS

ETH holdings

11,068 ETH

ETH position in ORBS treasury

Cash & stablecoins

$76 million

ORBS total cash and stablecoin balance

New funding commitments

$125 million

Institutional commitments recently announced by ORBS

Bitmine ORBS commitment

$75 million

Portion of ORBS funding commitments led by BMNR

Previous AI Reports

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1. Sep 11

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   Nasdaq ticker change to ORBS and $270M AI-focused private placement with BMNR participation.

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Key Terms

stablecoins, blockchain infrastructure, circulation

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stablecoins technical

"total cash and stablecoins of $76 million"

Stablecoins are a type of digital currency designed to maintain a steady value, often linked to traditional currencies like the dollar or euro. They function like digital cash that offers the convenience of online transactions while avoiding the large price swings common with other cryptocurrencies. This stability makes them useful for investors and users who want a reliable way to store and transfer value without exposure to sudden market changes.

blockchain infrastructure technical

"investing in technology shaping the next generation of artificial intelligence, blockchain infrastructure"

Blockchain infrastructure is the underlying technology — the networks, software, and data storage — that records and moves digital ownership and transactions in a secure, tamper-resistant way. Like roads and pipes for a city, it determines how fast, cheap and safe digital activity runs; investors watch it because its performance, costs, security and regulatory posture directly affect a project’s usefulness, adoption potential and long‑term value.

circulation technical

"ORBS holds nearly 10% of the current WLD supply in circulation"

Circulation is the number of a company's shares that are currently held by investors and available to trade, typically described as shares outstanding or the portion available to the public (free float). It matters to investors because it influences liquidity and price sensitivity — like how many cars are on a road affect traffic flow; fewer tradable shares can lead to larger price swings on buying or selling, while more circulating shares tend to stabilize price moves and affect market value.

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OpenAI now represents approximately 30% of ORBS' total treasury position

ORBS is the only company that offers retail investors access to leading private companies including OpenAI and Beast Industries

Tom Lee, Chairman of Bitmine (NYSE: BMNR), joins board of directors to support ORBS' long-term investment strategy

Brett Winton, Chief Futurist at ARK Invest, joins as an advisor to ORBS' Board

The Company is supported by a group of strategic and institutional investors including: Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), MOZAYYX, ARK Invest, Payward, World Foundation, Coinfund, Discovery Capital Management, FalconX, Pantera, GSR, and more

EASTON, Pa., March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) ("ORBS" or the "Company") today announced an additional $40 million investment in OpenAI. This follows the Company's prior $50 million investment, bringing its total commitment to $90 million in one of the world's leading artificial intelligence companies. With this latest investment, OpenAI now represents approximately 30% of ORBS' total treasury position. In addition to the company's stake in OpenAI, ORBS' total holdings include 277,222,975 WLD, 11,068 ETH, and total cash and stablecoins of $76 million. ORBS holds nearly 10% of the current WLD supply in circulation, positioning the company as the largest public market participant in the Worldcoin ecosystem.

"We believe our investment in OpenAI represents a transformative opportunity not only for ORBS, but for our shareholders," said Kevin O'Donnell, CEO of Eightco ($ORBS). "Access to high-growth private companies has historically been limited to institutional investors, and we're proud to offer retail investors meaningful exposure to one of the most important AI companies in the world. This investment highlights our continued belief in the long-term impact of artificial intelligence and positions ORBS at the forefront of innovation as this technology reshapes industries globally."

The company recently announced $125 million in new funding commitments led by $75 million from Bitmine (NYSE: BMNR) with a commitment of at least $25 million from ARK Invest. Payward, the parent company of global crypto platform Kraken, also committed $25 million to ORBS. The capital will support ORBS' expansion into investing in technology shaping the next generation of artificial intelligence, blockchain infrastructure, and global digital consumer platforms. In addition to OpenAI, ORBS also announced closing an initial strategic investment of $25 million in MrBeast and Beast Industries.

The company has appointed Tom Lee, Chairman of Bitmine, to join ORBS' Board of Directors. Brett Winton, Chief Futurist at ARK Invest, will serve as an advisor to the Board of ORBS.

"OpenAI is one of the most consequential bets you can make in markets today," said Brett Winton, Chief Futurist at ARK Invest. "We're pleased to support ORBS in building a public market on-ramp to the companies shaping the AI era."

ABOUT EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.
Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) is expanding its mission to own stakes in leading AI model, OpenAI and leading content creator, MrBeast and Beast Industries. Through strategic investments and partnerships, ORBS sits at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and next-generation consumer platforms. The Company is focused on building long-term shareholder value by aligning capital with the transformative technologies shaping the future of humanity.

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How much did Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) invest in OpenAI on March 20, 2026?

ORBS invested an additional $40 million on March 20, 2026, bringing total OpenAI investment to $90 million. According to the company, this follows a prior $50 million commitment and increases OpenAI to ~30% of ORBS' treasury.

What portion of ORBS' treasury does OpenAI represent after the $90 million investment?

OpenAI represents approximately 30% of ORBS' total treasury position after the new investment. According to the company, that reflects the combined $90 million commitment and the company's disclosed cash, stablecoins, and crypto holdings.

What funding commitments did ORBS close alongside the OpenAI investment on March 20, 2026?

ORBS secured $125 million in new funding commitments, including $75 million from Bitmine and $25 million commitments from ARK Invest and Payward. According to the company, the capital supports expansion into AI and blockchain investments.

How significant are ORBS' holdings in Worldcoin (WLD) after the announcements?

ORBS holds 277,222,975 WLD, representing nearly 10% of the circulating WLD supply. According to the company, this makes ORBS the largest public market participant in the Worldcoin ecosystem.

Did ORBS make any other strategic investments on March 20, 2026?

Yes. ORBS closed an initial strategic investment of $25 million in Beast Industries (MrBeast). According to the company, this is part of a broader strategy to access high-growth private companies for public investors.

Were there any board or advisory appointments announced by ORBS on March 20, 2026?

ORBS appointed Tom Lee, Chairman of Bitmine, to its board and added Brett Winton of ARK Invest as a board advisor. According to the company, these additions support its long-term investment strategy and governance.