Eightco Holdings (OCTO) enters Futurum partnership for ORBS trust platform

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eightco Holdings Inc. filed a current report to share that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Futurum Group. The two parties plan to develop the Futurum ORBS Trust and Authentication Platform (FOTAP), a technology initiative tied to Eightco’s ORBS ecosystem. The company communicated this update through a press release, which is attached to the report as an exhibit and incorporated by reference for additional detail.

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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): January 26, 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

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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 January 26, 2026, Eightco Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing the Company’s strategic partnership with Futurum Group to develop the Futurum ORBS Trust and Authentication Platform (FOTAP). A copy of the Press Release is included 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 January 26, 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: January 26, 2026

EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.

/s/ Brett Vroman

Brett Vroman

Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

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

The company disclosed a strategic partnership with Futurum Group to develop the Futurum ORBS Trust and Authentication Platform (FOTAP), announced via a press release.

Who is Eightco Holdings Inc. partnering with according to the filing?

Eightco Holdings Inc. is partnering with Futurum Group to work on the Futurum ORBS Trust and Authentication Platform.

What is FOTAP mentioned by Eightco Holdings Inc. (OCTO)?

FOTAP stands for the Futurum ORBS Trust and Authentication Platform, a platform that Eightco Holdings Inc. and Futurum Group plan to develop together.

How did Eightco Holdings Inc. announce its partnership with Futurum Group?

The company issued a press release dated January 26, 2026, which is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the Eightco Holdings Inc. (OCTO) press release considered filed for liability purposes?

The report states that the information under Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

What exhibits are included with this Eightco Holdings Inc. 8-K?

The report lists Exhibit 99.1 as the press release dated January 26, 2026, and Exhibit 104 as the cover page interactive data file.