Eightco Holdings' $250M Raise to Back Worldcoin Treasury Strategy and Leadership Shakeup

Published at 2025-09-08 15:01:54
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Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OCTO) has unveiled a significant $250 million private placement, marking a strategic push to implement its pioneering Worldcoin (WLD) treasury strategy. The proceeds from this financing will be primarily allocated to acquiring Worldcoin assets, positioning WLD as the central treasury asset for the company.

Notably, BitMine (NYSE: BMNR) joined the investment round with a substantial $20 million commitment, underscoring confidence from seasoned market participants. The transaction, involving roughly 171.2 million shares priced at $1.46 each, is led by MOZAYYX and features participation from the World Foundation and Discovery Capital Management.

In a key leadership announcement, industry veteran Dan Ives has been appointed as Chairman of the Board, bringing a wealth of experience to accelerate Eightco’s ambitious goals. Complementing this evolution, the company will change its trading symbol from OCTO to "ORBS" effective September 11, 2025, to better reflect its new direction.

Eightco Holdings is at the forefront of Zero-Knowledge Proof of Human (PoH) technology, an innovative solution enhancing privacy and security by creating digital identities while safeguarding user data. This technology has already facilitated close to 16 million accounts spread over 45 countries, highlighting its expansive adoption and potential.

For crypto investors looking for ways to buy digital assets with flexibility, platforms like Bitlet.app offer crypto installment services, enabling users to purchase cryptocurrencies immediately and pay over time, rather than paying the full amount upfront. Such services complement the growing ecosystem surrounding innovative projects like Eightco Holdings and Worldcoin.

This latest private placement and strategic initiatives illustrate Eightco Holdings' commitment to driving innovation in the crypto space, potentially shaping the future of digital identity verification and treasury management.

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