Eightco Holdings (OCTO) furnishes 8-K on AI authentication update for enterprises

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eightco Holdings Inc. filed a current report describing a company update shared through a press release. The press release provides an update on Eightco’s efforts to advance AI authentication solutions aimed at enterprise applications, indicating a focus on applying artificial intelligence to security and verification uses in business settings.

The press release is furnished under Regulation FD, meaning it is intended to share information broadly with the market but is not treated as filed for liability purposes under the Exchange Act, unless specifically incorporated into other securities filings.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 10, 2025

EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-41033		87-2755739
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

101 Larry Holmes Drive Suite 313 Easton, PA		18042
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (888) 765-8933

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Not Applicable

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value		ORBS		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 10, 2025, Eightco Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) providing an update on the Company’s efforts to advance AI authentication solutions for enterprise applications. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated October 10, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: October 10, 2025

EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.

/s/ Brett Vroman

Brett Vroman

Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Eightco Holdings Inc. (OCTO) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Eightco Holdings Inc. disclosed that it issued a press release updating the company’s efforts to advance AI authentication solutions for enterprise applications. The press release is attached as an exhibit and is furnished under Regulation FD, not filed for Exchange Act liability purposes.

What is the focus of Eightco Holdings Inc.’s update on AI in this 8-K?

The update focuses on Eightco Holdings Inc.’s efforts to advance AI authentication solutions for enterprise applications. This suggests work on using artificial intelligence to improve how businesses verify users or transactions, though specific technical or commercial details are contained in the attached press release.

How is the Eightco (OCTO) press release treated under securities laws?

The Eightco press release is furnished under Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and Regulation FD, not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. It is also not automatically incorporated into Securities Act or Exchange Act filings unless specifically referenced later.

What exhibit did Eightco Holdings Inc. include with this 8-K filing?

Eightco Holdings Inc. included Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated October 10, 2025, providing an update on its AI authentication solutions for enterprise applications. The filing also lists Exhibit 104, which is the cover page interactive data file embedded in the Inline XBRL document.

Which Nasdaq-listed security of Eightco Holdings Inc. is referenced in this 8-K?

The filing references Eightco Holdings Inc.’s common stock, $0.001 par value, which trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol ORBS. This identifies the listed equity security potentially affected by the information in the furnished press release.