Eightco ($ORBS) Announces Share Buyback Program for up to $125 Million
Rhea-AI Summary
Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) announced that its Board authorized a share buyback program for up to $125 million on December 29, 2025. Company leadership described the program as a vote of confidence in Eightco's valuation, strategy and pipeline of partnerships and said the program aims to create meaningful long-term value for shareholders.
Eightco also highlighted strategic and institutional backing and noted its work on a universal framework for digital identity, including a Worldcoin treasury holding and its Infinity by ORBS enterprise authentication efforts.
Positive
- $125 million authorized share repurchase program
- Board and management described program as a vote of confidence
- Reinforces focus on digital identity and Infinity by ORBS authentication
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- No repurchase timeline disclosed in the announcement
- No details on funding source or repurchase method provided
News Market Reaction – ORBS
On the day this news was published, ORBS gained 10.21%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +43.7% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -5.7% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 50 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $46M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $495M at that time. Trading volume was very high at 3.3x the daily average, suggesting strong buying interest.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22 | Crypto treasury update | Positive | -6.5% | Bitmine reported $13.2B in crypto, cash, and moonshot holdings including large ETH stake. |
| Dec 15 | AI marketing event | Positive | -8.8% | Zeta announced CES 2026 AI programming featuring Athena and a session with Eightco’s chairman. |
| Dec 15 | Crypto treasury update | Positive | -8.8% | BitMine detailed $13.2B in assets and nearly 4.0M ETH with a growing Eightco stake. |
| Dec 08 | Crypto treasury update | Positive | -1.1% | BitMine reported $13.2B holdings and accelerated ETH accumulation plus Eightco ownership. |
| Dec 01 | Crypto treasury update | Positive | -1.1% | BitMine disclosed $12.1B in assets, >3.0% of ETH supply, and a stake in Eightco. |
Recent crypto- and AI-related headlines in the context set were generally positive, yet the associated stocks saw negative next-day reactions, suggesting a pattern of weak follow-through on upbeat narratives.
In the past month, context news has focused on crypto treasury builds and AI initiatives linked to Eightco’s network. Multiple BitMine Immersion updates from Nov 30–Dec 21, 2025 highlighted multi-billion dollar crypto and cash holdings plus notable stakes in Eightco, but each saw negative or mildly negative price reactions over the next 24 hours. A Zeta Global AI-marketing event featuring Eightco’s chairman on Dec 15, 2025 also coincided with a share decline. Today’s $125 million buyback authorization fits a pattern of strong narratives against a weak tape.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock surged +10.2% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with management’s decision to authorize a sizeable buyback of up to $125 million at a time when shares traded well below the 52-week high of 19.79. Historically, upbeat crypto- and AI-linked headlines in this context were followed by weak price responses, so sustained strength would mark a shift. Investors would still need to monitor execution of the repurchase, capital allocation discipline, and any changes in large strategic holders’ positions.
Key Terms
Worldcoin treasury financial
digital identity technical
authentication technical
AI-resistant technical
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Eightco holds over
The Company is supported by a group of strategic and institutional investors including: BitMine (BMNR), MOZAYYX, World Foundation, Wedbush, Coinfund, Discovery Capital Management, FalconX, Kraken, Pantera, GSR, Brevan Howard and more
"Management and the Board believe that based on Eightco's current valuation and its pipeline for additional partnerships, the public stock is becoming an increasingly attractive investment," said Dan Ives, Chairman of Eightco. "This buyback program is a strong vote of confidence in Eightco's strategy, and we see this as an opportunity to create meaningful value for shareholders as we execute on our vision."
"The Board and management team's decision to authorize a share repurchase program sends a clear message about our confidence in Eightco's strategy, execution, and long-term opportunity," said Kevin O'Donnell, Chief Executive Officer of Eightco. "With disciplined capital allocation and a strong belief in the value and vision of the company, we are doubling down on our commitment to create meaningful, long-term value for shareholders as we continue to execute and scale."
Through strategic investments and partnerships, in addition to its Worldcoin treasury, Eightco is driving the development of a universal framework for digital identity and authentication. Infinity by ORBS is leading the advancement of AI-resistant enterprise authentication and will continue to develop new approaches to meet the evolving identity and verification challenges that come with scaled AI adoption.
ABOUT EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.
Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) is building the authentication and trust layer for the post-AGI world. Its mission centers on strategic pillars including consumer authentication, enterprise authentication, and gaming authentication. Through its pioneering digital asset strategies, including the first-of-its-kind Worldcoin treasury, and partnerships with leading technology innovators, Eightco is establishing a universal foundation for digital identity and Proof of Human (PoH) verification. Dan Ives serves as Chairman of Eightco, where he leads the company's mission to build the global authentication and trust layer in an AI world.
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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. 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: Eightco's ability to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq's continued listing requirements; unexpected costs, charges or expenses that reduce Eightco's capital resources; Eightco's inability to raise adequate capital to fund its business; Eightco's inability to innovate and attract users for Eightco's products; future legislation and rulemaking negatively impacting digital assets; and shifting public and governmental positions on digital asset mining activity. 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 forward-looking statements, see Eightco's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 15, 2025. 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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