Eightco (ORBS) Highlights $90M OpenAI Stake in Holdings Update

Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ORBS) is one of the 10 High Growth Stocks Insiders Are Buying.

On July 9, 2026, Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ORBS) provided an update on its total holdings, highlighting its positions across digital assets and strategic investments in private technology companies. As of July 8, 2026, the company’s holdings included a $90M investment in OpenAI, an $18M funded investment in Beast Industries, a $1M investment in Mythical Games, 283,452,700 Worldcoin at $0.39 per WLD, 16,278 Ethereum, and approximately $149M in total cash and stablecoins, for total holdings of approximately $397M. Board member Thomas “Tom” Lee said AI capabilities and innovations continue to “astound markets.” Lee also cited OpenAI’s upcoming release of GPT-5.6 and its acquisition of Northslope as signs that the next phase of AI includes both more capable models and enterprise adoption at scale.

On July 2, Eightco said its holdings as of July 1 totaled approximately $386M, including a $90M investment indirectly, through SPVs in OpenAI, an $18M funded investment in Beast Industries, a $1M investment in Mythical Games, 283,452,700 Worldcoin at 36c per Coinbase, 16,278 Ethereum, and approximately $149M in total cash and stablecoins. On June 25, the company said its holdings as of June 24 totaled approximately $436M, with the same investments and 283,452,700 Worldcoin at 54c per Coinbase.

Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ORBS) provides inventory management solutions and funding solutions for e-commerce businesses in North America and Europe.

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