Eightco Holdings Secures $125 Million in Financing, Expands Into OpenAI and Blockchain Investments

Eightco, formerly known as Cryptyde, began as a packaging and logistics company before establishing a Worldcoin-focused digital asset treasury in 2025. It is now expanding into AI, blockchain and creator platforms, turning Nasdaq-listed ORBS into a vehicle through which investors can gain indirect exposure to private companies such as OpenAI.

On March 12, 2026, Eightco announced $125 million in financing commitments, comprising $75 million from BitMine and $25 million each from ARK Invest and Kraken parent Payward. The company has also invested $50 million in OpenAI and $25 million in Beast Industries, and holds about 277 million WLD and 11,000 ETH.