Vida Global (NYSE: VIDA) adds VIDAx tokenized equity access on xStocks

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vida Global Inc. announced the listing of its VIDAx tokenized equity on Payward’s xStocks platform, giving eligible non-U.S. investors a new way to gain economic exposure to Vida shares through digital assets. This follows the company’s recent initial public offering on the NYSE American and NYSE Texas.

The release notes that xStocks has generated over $30 billion in transaction volume, more than 125,000 unique holders, and supports over 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs worldwide. It also emphasizes that tokenized equity is a novel instrument with limited precedent and highlights risks such as potential impacts on liquidity and trading in Vida’s Class A common stock, loss of private keys, and uncertainties around regulatory treatment.

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.

Key Figures

Countries covered: more than 110 countries xStocks transaction volume: over $30 billion Unique holders: more than 125,000 holders +3 more

6 metrics

Countries covered more than 110 countries Global reach of xStocks framework

xStocks transaction volume over $30 billion Combined transaction volume across the xStocks platform

Unique holders more than 125,000 holders Global unique holders of xStocks tokenized equities

Supported instruments over 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs Number of tokenized equities supported by xStocks

xStocks launch date June 2025 Launch timing of xStocks, which now powers billions in volume

Exhibit press release date May 21, 2026 Date of Vida’s press release on VIDAx listing

Key Terms

tokenized equity, xStocks, AI agent operating system, forward-looking statements, +2 more

6 terms

tokenized equity financial

"announced today the listing of its tokenized equity on xStocks"

A tokenized equity is an ownership stake in a company that is represented by a digital token on a secure electronic ledger. Think of it like converting a share into a digital trading card that can be split into smaller pieces, transferred quickly, and traded around the clock; this can lower barriers to entry, enable fractional ownership, and speed settlement, so investors may gain easier access and more liquidity but should watch legal and custody rules.

xStocks financial

"tokenized equity on xStocks, the industry-leading tokenized equities framework"

AI agent operating system technical

"Vida is an AI agent operating system that enables businesses to build, deploy, manage"

forward-looking statements regulatory

"All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact could be deemed to be forward-looking statements"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory

"forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"

geo restrictions financial

"Not available in the U.S. or to U.S. persons. Geo restrictions apply."

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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): May 21, 2026

VIDA GLOBAL INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		001-43282		88-1438776
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

12160 W Parmer Ln, Ste 130-716 Cedar Park, TX				78613
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

(833) 588-8432

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share		VIDA		The NYSE American 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 May 21, 2026, VIDA Global Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the listing of its tokenized equity on xStocks. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Current Report under Item 7.01, including the information contained in Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished to the SEC, and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the 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 any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by a specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated May 21, 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, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	VIDA Global Inc.
Dated: May 21, 2026	By:	/s/ Lyle Pratt
		Lyle Pratt
		Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Vida Announces the Listing of its Tokenized Equity (VIDAx) on Payward’s xStocks

AUSTIN, Texas, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vida Global, Inc. (NYSE American: VIDA, NYSE Texas: VIDA, “Vida” or “the Company”), an AI Agent Operating System for businesses, announced today the listing of its tokenized equity on xStocks, the industry-leading tokenized equities framework developed by Payward, broadening investor access across more than 110 countries worldwide.

This listing of the VIDAx tokenized asset follows Vida’s recent initial public offering on the NYSE American LLC and NYSE Texas, Inc., marking its entry into the U.S. public capital markets. The addition of Vida’s tokenized equity to Payward’s suite of xStocks represents a significant expansion enabling eligible non-U.S. investors to gain economic exposure to Vida shares through digital assets.

“We are committed to embracing capital markets innovation by making Vida accessible to investors everywhere,” said Lyle Pratt, Founder and CEO, Vida. “Our listing on the xStocks platform through Kraken opens a meaningful new channel to international investors who are increasingly engaging with U.S. equities through digital assets. We believe when combined with our NYSE American and NYSE Texas listings, Vida’s tokenized equity access presents a strong foundation for building a truly global investor base.”

xStocks has rapidly emerged as the largest provider of tokenized equities, with over $30 billion in combined transaction volume and more than 125,000 unique holders globally. The framework supports over 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs, and is built to be multi-chain and interoperable by design, enabling assets to move seamlessly across wallets, protocols, and trading venues. As a tokenized asset, VIDAx will integrate seamlessly across the xStocks ecosystem, unlocking use cases beyond simple exposure, and is available for trading on the Kraken platform today.

ABOUT VIDA

Vida is an AI agent operating system that enables businesses to build, deploy, manage, and monetize AI agents capable of running business operations and communications. The platform is model-agnostic, orchestrating across Vida’s proprietary technology and leading large language models and AI systems, including OpenClaw, to deliver intelligent, full-stack agents across industries. Vida serves direct enterprise customers and a global network of resellers, agencies, and partners. For more information, visit https://vida.io.

ABOUT PAYWARD

Payward, Inc. is a unified financial infrastructure platform that powers a family of products advancing an open, global financial system. Built on a single shared architecture, Payward enables customers to hold, trade, earn, pay, and invest across asset classes without friction or fragmentation.

At its core, Payward provides the infrastructure layer behind Kraken and a growing set of purpose-built products, including NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, and CF Benchmarks.

Payward separates infrastructure from product expression. Each product surface is designed for a specific customer segment, regulatory regime, and use case, while operating on the same global foundation.

	●	One global liquidity pool
	●	One unified risk and margin engine
	●	One collateral and settlement system
	●	One compliance and licensing framework

This shared architecture allows Payward to scale efficiently, launch new products at low marginal cost, and serve diverse global markets while maintaining consistent risk management, regulatory integrity, and operational resilience.

For more information about Payward, please visit www.payward.com.

ABOUT XSTOCKS

xStocks is the industry benchmark for tokenized equities, bringing publicly listed U.S. stocks and ETFs onchain through fully collateralized, 1:1-backed tokens. Powered by Payward’s digital asset infrastructure, xStocks places traditional equities on blockchain infrastructure, expanding access to U.S. capital markets with extended availability, global reach, and seamless digital-native settlement.

Designed for interoperability, xStocks move seamlessly between centralized exchanges, self-custodied wallets, and onchain applications, unlocking new utility across trading, collateralization, and decentralized finance. Since launching in June 2025, xStocks is powering billions of dollars in transaction volume across multiple blockchain ecosystems and anchors a rapidly expanding global network shaping the future of tokenized markets.

For more information, visit https://xstocks.fi.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of Vida’s securities, nor shall there be any sale of Vida’s securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Tokenized equity, such as xStocks, are a novel instrument and there is limited legal, regulatory, judicial, operational and market precedent for their treatment. Holding tokenized equity, such as xStocks, may also introduce risks and uncertainties, which include, among others, the risk that tokenization may adversely impact liquidity, trading activity, or investor interest in Vida’s Class A common stock; risks related to the loss of private keys and wallet access; and risks related to the regulatory treatment of tokenized equity.

xStocks are issued by Backed Assets (JE) Limited (a Jersey private limited company) and offered to eligible Kraken customers via Payward Digital Solutions Ltd. (“PDSL”), a company licensed to conduct digital asset business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. xStocks are not nor will be registered with any local securities regulators. PDSL (Kraken) does not provide investment advice and/or recommendations, and, no communication, through any Kraken App or website or otherwise, should be construed as such. Individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional independent advice if they are unsure as to the suitability / appropriateness of any investment for their circumstances or needs, including potential tax treatment. Investing in xStocks involves an element of risk. The value of an investment may go down as well as up, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Not available in the U.S. or to U.S. persons. Geo restrictions apply. Read Kraken’s xStocks Risk Disclosure at kraken.com/legal/xstocks as well as the Base Prospectus and related Final Terms for xStocks at https://assets.backed.fi/legal documentation to learn more.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact could be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” or similar expressions. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and other factors include the risks described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Vida’s initial public offering prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 18, 2026 and in other reports Vida files from time to time with the SEC. Except as required by law, Vida undertakes no obligation, and does not intend, to update these forward-looking statements.

MEDIA CONTACT

ICR for Vida

vida@icrinc.com

FAQ

What did Vida Global (VIDA) announce regarding its tokenized equity?

Vida Global announced the listing of its VIDAx tokenized equity on Payward’s xStocks platform. This allows eligible non-U.S. investors to gain economic exposure to Vida shares through digital assets, complementing its existing NYSE American and NYSE Texas listings.

How does xStocks expand access to Vida Global (VIDA) shares?

xStocks enables eligible non-U.S. investors to access economic exposure to Vida via the VIDAx tokenized asset. The framework operates across more than 110 countries, using blockchain infrastructure to broaden access beyond traditional U.S. equity markets and venues.

What scale has the xStocks tokenized equities platform reached?

xStocks has accumulated over $30 billion in combined transaction volume and more than 125,000 unique holders globally. It supports over 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs, reflecting a sizable and growing tokenized equities ecosystem for issuers like Vida.

What risks does Vida highlight about holding tokenized equity like VIDAx?

Vida notes that tokenized equity is novel and carries several risks. These include possible adverse impacts on liquidity or trading in Vida’s Class A common stock, risks from loss of private keys or wallet access, and uncertainty around future regulatory treatment of tokenized equity.

Is VIDAx available to U.S. investors or U.S. persons on xStocks?

VIDAx on xStocks is not available in the U.S. or to U.S. persons. The release states that geo restrictions apply and clarifies that xStocks are offered to eligible Kraken customers via Payward Digital Solutions Ltd., subject to local regulatory frameworks.

Who issues xStocks and how are they offered to investors?

xStocks are issued by Backed Assets (JE) Limited, a Jersey private limited company. They are offered to eligible Kraken customers via Payward Digital Solutions Ltd., which is licensed to conduct digital asset business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, under applicable documentation.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 20.6 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL SCHEMA FILE 3.0 KB
• EX-101 XBRL LABEL FILE 33.4 KB
• EX-101 XBRL PRESENTATION FILE 21.8 KB