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Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) reveals major Worldcoin and $82M cash stack

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Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) used a current report to highlight its treasury position and strategic focus in AI and digital identity. As of March 5, 2026, the company reports holdings of 277,222,975 WLD, 11,068 ETH, and $82 million in cash. Management states that ORBS holds nearly 10% of the current Worldcoin (WLD) supply in circulation, describing Eightco as the largest public market participant in the Worldcoin ecosystem.

The company frames these assets as part of a broader strategy to build an authentication and trust layer for a post‑AGI world, emphasizing consumer, enterprise, and gaming authentication and Proof of Human verification. The release also reiterates risk factors such as maintaining Nasdaq listing compliance, access to capital, product adoption, and potential adverse digital‑asset regulation.

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Eightco discloses a sizable crypto and cash treasury tied to its identity strategy.

Eightco highlights a substantial digital-asset position of 277,222,975 WLD and 11,068 ETH plus $82 million in cash as of March 5, 2026. Management states this represents nearly 10% of WLD in circulation, positioning the company as a major public participant in the Worldcoin ecosystem.

The strategy narrative links these assets to building an authentication and trust layer for AI-era use cases, including consumer, enterprise, and gaming authentication and Proof of Human verification. Execution depends on successfully advancing partnerships and investments across AI, frontier technology, and digital identity, as described in the release.

The forward-looking statement section underscores key uncertainties: maintaining Nasdaq listing compliance, raising adequate capital, innovating and attracting users, and potential negative legislation or shifting official views on digital assets and mining. Subsequent SEC filings referenced in the release are expected to provide additional detail on these risk factors.

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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): March 6, 2026

 

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 March 6, 2026, Eightco Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) providing an update on the Company’s operations. 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 March 6, 2026
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: March 6, 2026

 

  EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.
   
  /s/ Brett Vroman
  Brett Vroman
  Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Eightco ($ORBS) Highlights Treasury Position Latest Update

 

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

 

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

 

EASTON, PA – March 6, 2026, Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) today announced its total current holdings. As of March 5, 2026, ORBS’ total holdings include 277,222,975 WLD, 11,068 ETH, and total cash of $82 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 the global AI revolution is still in its early innings, and Eightco is strategically positioning itself at the center of this transformation,” said Dan Ives, Chairman of Eightco ($ORBS). “ORBS continues to advance partnerships and investments across the AI, frontier technology and digital identity ecosystems, including initiatives advancing human authentication and verification.”

 

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.

 

SOURCE Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS)

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

 

Marcy Simon

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FAQ

What treasury assets did Eightco (OCTO) report in its latest 8-K update?

Eightco reported large digital-asset and cash holdings. As of March 5, 2026, the company held 277,222,975 WLD, 11,068 ETH, and $82 million in cash, positioning its treasury around the Worldcoin ecosystem and broader digital-asset strategy.

How much of the Worldcoin (WLD) supply does Eightco (OCTO) say it holds?

Eightco states that ORBS holds nearly 10% of the current Worldcoin (WLD) supply in circulation. The company describes this stake as making it the largest public market participant in the Worldcoin ecosystem, aligning with its focus on digital identity and Proof of Human verification.

What strategic focus does Eightco Holdings Inc. (OCTO) outline in this 8-K?

Eightco outlines a mission to build the authentication and trust layer for the post-AGI world. Its strategy targets consumer, enterprise, and gaming authentication, leveraging digital-asset initiatives such as its Worldcoin treasury and partnerships across AI, frontier technology, and digital identity ecosystems.

Who is Dan Ives and what role does he play at Eightco (OCTO)?

Dan Ives is identified as the Chairman of Eightco. In the release, he emphasizes that the global AI revolution is in its early innings and that Eightco aims to position itself at the center of AI, frontier technology, and digital identity transformation.

What key risks and uncertainties does Eightco (OCTO) highlight in this disclosure?

Eightco highlights risks such as maintaining Nasdaq listing compliance, potential capital constraints, difficulty innovating and attracting users, and future legislation or rulemaking impacting digital assets, including shifting public and governmental positions on digital asset mining activity.

How does Eightco (OCTO) describe its role in digital identity and Proof of Human verification?

Eightco describes itself as building a universal foundation for digital identity and Proof of Human (PoH) verification. It ties this role to its digital-asset strategies, including its Worldcoin-focused treasury and partnerships with leading technology innovators in AI and frontier technologies.

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