Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) Reports Total Holdings of $336 Million, Includes $90 Million OpenAI, $25 Million MrBeast, More Than 11,000 ETH Coins and Over 283 Million WLD Tokens

Rhea-AI Summary

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.

Positive

• $90M OpenAI position (≈27% of treasury)
• 283.45M WLD tokens (~23% of treasury; ~9% circulating supply)
• $118M cash and stablecoins provide liquidity

Negative

• Concentration risk: 27% of assets in OpenAI equity
• Market exposure: WLD token price volatility affects ~23% of treasury

News Market Reaction – ORBS

-7.57%

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-7.57% Session close to close

-16.3% Trough in 7 hr 48 min

$382.20M Market Cap

0.6x Rel. Volume

In the Apr 21 session, ORBS declined 7.57%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -16.3% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 12 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved -7.6% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite bullish-soundi...

Analysis

The stock moved -7.6% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite bullish-sounding holdings would fit past patterns where crypto,AI headlines averaged a -6.39% move. The market may have focused on concentration risk in WLD and OpenAI or broader volatility in AI and token assets. In such setups, prior enthusiasm can unwind quickly if sentiment toward Worldcoin, OpenAI, or private valuations softens, so downside follow-through has previously been a key risk.

Key Figures

Total holdings: $336 million OpenAI equity: $90 million Beast Industries equity: $25 million +5 more

8 metrics

Total holdings $336 million Eightco treasury as of April 20, 2026

OpenAI equity $90 million 27% of ORBS balance sheet / treasury assets

Beast Industries equity $25 million Eightco treasury exposure to creator economy

Worldcoin holdings 283,452,700 WLD Valued at $0.27 per WLD, ~23% of treasury, ~9% of circulating supply

Ethereum holdings 11,068 ETH Part of digital asset component of treasury

Cash and stablecoins $118 million Eightco treasury cash and equivalents as of April 20, 2026

Beast valuation $5.2 billion Private valuation of Beast Industries

Bots share of web requests 58% Bots and automated traffic share of global web requests in 2026

Previous Crypto,AI Reports

1 past event · Latest: Nov 03 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 1 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Nov 03	INFINITY pilot expansion	Positive	-6.4%	Coinbase joined INFINITY pilot to strengthen AI-resistant human verification.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

For prior crypto,AI news, the stock showed a negative reaction despite positive-sounding developments.

Recent Company History

Over recent months Eightco (ORBS) has repeatedly highlighted its role at the intersection of crypto and AI. Updates emphasized treasury growth to over $320M, large Worldcoin positions near 9% of circulating supply, and a rising OpenAI stake that reached $90M. The company also expanded OpenAI exposure and secured substantial funding commitments, including investments from Bitmine and others. Today’s holdings update and World/Worldcoin feature context build on this narrative of concentrated exposure to AI, digital identity, and creator‑economy assets.

Key Terms

stablecoins, proof of human, deep fakes, ai agent, +1 more

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stablecoins financial

"and $118 million in total cash and stablecoins, for total holdings"

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.

proof of human technical

"expanding 'Proof of Human' to include Face Auth, Deep Face and Credentials"

Proof of human is a verification that an online user or participant is a real person rather than an automated program, typically done through simple tests (for example confirming a phone number, solving a brief visual puzzle, or responding to an email). For investors, it matters because it helps prevent fraud, fake trading activity, and data manipulation, protects customer accounts and regulatory compliance, and keeps markets and online services trustworthy—like a doorman checking IDs before letting people into a secured event.

deep fakes technical

"World solves the 'double human' problem in a world proliferating with deep fakes"

A deep fake is a convincingly altered or entirely synthetic audio, image, or video created by artificial intelligence to make someone appear to say or do something they did not. For investors, deep fakes matter because a fake executive statement, product demo, or market rumor can move stock prices quickly—like a forged letter that sparks a run on a bank—so verifying sources and official filings becomes essential to avoid being misled.

ai agent technical

"that an AI agent is operated by a verified, unique human."

An AI agent is software that uses artificial intelligence to observe data, decide on actions, and carry them out with little or no human intervention. For investors, AI agents matter because they can automate tasks like trading, customer support, or data analysis, potentially boosting efficiency, lowering costs, and changing a company’s competitive edge—much like a tireless, adaptable assistant running parts of a business continuously.

cryptographic proof technical

"AgentKit, a developer toolkit designed to provide cryptographic proof that an AI agent"

A cryptographic proof is a math-based, verifiable way to show that a digital message, identity, or transaction is genuine and unchanged, like a tamper-evident seal or a stamped receipt you can check for yourself. For investors it matters because these proofs let third parties verify ownership, transaction history, or data integrity without trusting a middleman, reducing fraud risk and making audits, compliance and automated contracts more reliable.

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Eightco treasury composition as of April 20, 2026: $90M OpenAI equity, $25M Beast Industries
equity, 11,068 ETH, 283 million WLD holdings, and $118M cash and equivalents

World solves the 'double human' problem in a world proliferating with deep fakes and agentic
agents

World and Tools For Humanity (TFH) unveil new features at World Lift Off Event, expanding
'Proof of Human' to include Face Auth, Deep Face and Credentials and Concert Kit

World announces new implementations of these features with Zoom, Docusign, Tinder,
Browserbase, Exa, Okta, and Vercel

World also introduces AgentKit, a developer toolkit designed to provide cryptographic proof that
an AI agent is operated by a verified, unique human.

Eightco offers public market access to the most innovative private companies including OpenAI
and Beast Industries

EASTON, Pa., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) ("Eightco" or "the Company") today provided an update on its total holdings, highlighting its expanding position across digital assets and strategic investments in leading private technology companies.

As of April 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, ORBS' holdings include a $90 million investment in OpenAI, a $25 million investment in Beast Industries, 283,452,700 Worldcoin (WLD) at $0.27 per WLD (per Coinbase), 11,068 Ethereum (ETH coins), and $118 million in total cash and stablecoins, for total holdings of approximately $336 million.

The World Lift Off event took place on April 17th and many products and new features were unveiled. Among the key new announcements:

• World ID protocol updates
• New partners: Zoom, Docusign, Tinder, Browserbase, Exa, Okta, and Vercel
• New features in addition to Proof of Human, Face Auth, Deep Face and Credentials and Concert Kit
• These bring proof of human to more platforms where people connect, work, and play
• Expanded use cases: From deepfake protection to bot‑resistant governance

The use case and need for World and Proof of Human is rising rapidly in 2026. "More than 50% of all things on the internet are now generated by AI," said Sam Altman, OpenAI Chief Executive Officer and Tools for Humanity co-founder, during the World Lift Off keynote on April 17, 2026.

"Preventing 'double human,' is arguably the most central issue faced by the digital economy today," said Thomas "Tom" Lee, Chairman of Bitmine, Head of Research at Fundstrat, and Board Member of Eightco. "By being able to verify the authenticity of our interactions, the world can positively leverage increasingly powerful technologies while maintaining trust."

"We can also avoid the most damaging risks from the rising capabilities of agent systems," continued Lee. "After all, one of the primary use cases of digital assets and blockchains was to prevent the problem of 'double spend' and now Proof of Human prevents 'double human.'"

Notably, World and TFH also unveiled AgentKit. This developer toolkit is designed to provide cryptographic proof that an AI agent is operated by a verified, unique human. In other words, as the agent economy grows, AgentKit provides a trust layer, by ensuring this agent has been designated by a verified and unique person.

Eightco is built around three mega-trends the company expects to shape the next decade of innovation, including: artificial intelligence, digital identity, and the creator economy, with direct positions in each through OpenAI (27% of ORBS balance sheet), Worldcoin (23%), and Beast Industries (7%).

Digital Identity — WLD Token

Eightco holds over 283 million WLD, approximately 9% of circulating supply, the largest publicly disclosed institutional position, and representing approximately 23% of the Eightco treasury.

Bots and automated traffic now account for roughly 58% of global web requests, officially tipping into the majority and climbing fast in 2026 as agents proliferate. With bots outnumbering humans online, proof-of-human is quickly becoming essential infrastructure.

Worldcoin is the native token of World, a global Proof of Human network built by Tools for Humanity (co-founded by Sam Altman and Alex Blania) and stewarded by the World Foundation. Its Orb device issues a privacy-preserving World ID that verifies a user is a unique human, not an AI agent.

Artificial Intelligence — OpenAI

Eightco holds $90 million of OpenAI equity, representing approximately 27% of the treasury assets, one of the highest disclosed OpenAI concentrations of any listed vehicle.

ChatGPT, OpenAI's consumer app, has officially claimed the #1 spot in consumer AI, overtaking TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook in monthly worldwide downloads in early 2026 (Sensor Tower), making it the fastest-scaling consumer app of the year.

Creator Economy — Beast Industries

Eightco holds $18 million of Beast Industries equity with an additional $7 million future commitment, or $25 million total, approximately 7% of the treasury assets.

Beast Industries became the first creator-led company to cross a $5.2 billion private valuation, with a 500M+ combined follower base across platforms. As AI commoditizes content creation, distribution and audience trust become scarce assets, Beast Industries commands one of the largest direct-to-consumer reach footprints in the world.

About Eightco Holdings Inc.

Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) is a publicly traded holding company executing a first-of-its-kind Worldcoin (WLD) treasury strategy, offering investors single-ticker exposure to three of the defining trends of this cycle: artificial intelligence through its pre-IPO equity stake in OpenAI, digital identity through its position as the largest public holder of WLD and the Proof-of-Human protocol, and the creator economy through its equity stake in MrBeast's Beast Industries. Backed by leading institutional investors including Bitmine Immersion (NYSE: BMNR), ARK Invest, and Payward/Kraken, Eightco is building the infrastructure layer for human verification in the agentic AI era.

For more information:
X: @iamhuman_orbs
Website: 8co.holdings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ORBS stock?
Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) is a publicly traded holding company on Nasdaq. ORBS provides single-ticker exposure to three private-market positions: Worldcoin (WLD), the token of World (a project of Tools for Humanity); OpenAI; and Beast Industries.

Who owns the most Worldcoin (WLD)?
Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) holds over 283 million WLD, approximately 9% of circulating supply and the largest publicly disclosed institutional position.

What is Proof-of-Human? Proof of Human is cryptographic verification that a user is a unique, living person, not a bot or AI agent. It is foundational infrastructure for social networks, banking, and any system requiring "one person, one account" in the agentic AI era.

How does Eightco (ORBS) relate to Proof of Human? Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) is the largest publicly disclosed institutional holder of Worldcoin (WLD), the token powering World's Proof of Human network, with over 283 million WLD (~9% of circulating supply).

Who are investors in Eightco Holdings (ORBS)?
Eightco's investors include Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR), MOZAYYX, World Foundation, Wedbush, CoinFund, Discovery Capital Management, FalconX, Payward/Kraken, Pantera, and GSR.

Who is the CEO of Eightco Holdings?
Kevin O'Donnell is the CEO of Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS). The Company's Board includes Tom Lee (Managing Partner and Head of Research at Fundstrat, and Chairman of Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR)) and, as an advisor to the Board, Brett Winton (Chief Futurist at ARK Invest).

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact could be deemed forward looking, including, without limitation, statements regarding: expectations regarding the World Lift Off event; the Company's expectations that artificial intelligence, digital identity, and the creator economy will shape the next decade of innovation; beliefs that Proof-of-Human verification is becoming essential infrastructure for social networks, banking, and financial systems in the agentic AI era; the Company's treasury strategy and anticipated benefits of its positions in WLD, OpenAI, and Beast Industries; and statements regarding the Company's future capital commitments and investment plans. Words such as "plans," "expects," "will," "anticipates," "continue," "expand," "advance," "develop" "believes," "guidance," "target," "may," "remain," "project," "outlook," "intend," "estimate," "could," "should," and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such terms. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: the Company's inability to direct the management or operations of private businesses where the Company is not a controlling stockholder; risk of loss or markdown on the Company's strategic investments, including its positions in WLD, OpenAI equity, and Beast Industries equity; the Company's ability to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq's continued listing requirements; unexpected costs, charges or expenses that reduce the Company's capital resources or otherwise delay capital deployment; inability to raise adequate capital to fund or scale its business operations or strategic investments; volatility in digital asset prices, including WLD and ETH, which could materially affect the value of the Company's treasury holdings; regulatory changes, future legislation and rulemaking negatively impacting digital assets or artificial intelligence adoption; risks related to the development, adoption, and market acceptance of Proof-of-Human technology and the World network; uncertainty regarding the success of the World Lift Off event and its impact on WLD value or adoption; and shifting public and governmental positions on digital assets or artificial intelligence-related industries. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause Eightco's actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements herein, see Eightco's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the risk factors and other disclosures in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 15, 2026 and other publicly available SEC filings. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release, and Eightco undertakes no duty to update this information or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of such statements to reflect future events or developments, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What holdings did Eightco (ORBS) report on April 20, 2026?

Eightco reported total holdings of about $336 million, including $90M OpenAI, $25M Beast Industries, 11,068 ETH, 283,452,700 WLD, and $118M cash and stablecoins. According to Eightco, these figures reflect positions across AI, digital identity, and the creator economy.

How large is Eightco's Worldcoin (WLD) position and what percentage of supply does it represent?

Eightco holds 283,452,700 WLD, which the company says is roughly 9% of circulating supply and represents ~23% of its treasury. According to Eightco, this is the largest publicly disclosed institutional WLD position.

How much of Eightco's treasury is invested in OpenAI according to the April 20, 2026 update?

Eightco holds $90 million of OpenAI equity, representing approximately 27% of its treasury. According to Eightco, this is one of the highest disclosed OpenAI concentrations among listed vehicles.

What cash and liquid assets did Eightco disclose as of April 20, 2026?

Eightco disclosed $118 million in total cash and stablecoins as part of its $336 million holdings. According to Eightco, this cash balance provides immediate liquidity alongside its digital-asset and equity positions.

What new Worldcoin product integrations were announced at the April 17, 2026 World Lift Off event?

World announced integrations with Zoom, Docusign, Tinder, Browserbase, Exa, Okta, and Vercel and added features like Face Auth and Concert Kit. According to Eightco, these updates expand Proof of Human use cases across work, social, and identity platforms.

How much exposure does Eightco have to Beast Industries and what is the commitment?

Eightco reported $18M currently held in Beast Industries equity plus a $7M future commitment, totaling $25 million, or about 7% of its treasury. According to Eightco, Beast Industries has a $5.2B private valuation and a large creator audience.