Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) revealed its portfolio value at around $391 million as of late July 2026, with significant stakes in OpenAI, Beast Industries, and a sizable holding in Worldcoin (WLD). This update coincides with its participation in a $52.5 million funding round for World Foundation, a project marking three years in production with rapid user growth.

Strong Asset Base and Strategic Investments

By July 26, Eightco’s assets included an indirect $90 million investment in OpenAI, $18 million in Beast Industries, and holdings approximating $142 million in cash and stablecoins. The company also owns over 301 million Worldcoin tokens, priced at $0.36 each according to Coinbase, and 16,278 Ethereum tokens. These positions reflect Eightco’s focus on future-facing technology sectors, blending digital assets with equity stakes in private companies.

OpenAI’s confidential S-1 filing hints at a potential IPO, which could further elevate the value of Eightco’s indirect holdings. also the company owns a $1 million stake in Mythical Games, reinforcing its diverse tech investment strategy.

World Foundation’s Growth and Market Impact

The $52.5 million funding round for World Foundation drew in prominent investors such as Pantera Capital and Bain Capital Crypto alongside Eightco. The network now has more than 39 million participants, with 18 million people verified through an Orb device. Since launching, World Network has processed over 475 million World ID verifications, emphasizing its expanding utility and adoption.

Eightco board member Tom Lee pointed out that recent changes, including a halving of WLD token issuance starting July 24, aim to improve supply-demand dynamics and potentially enhance token value. This shift comes as OpenAI pushes AI capabilities, with CEO Sam Altman emphasizing the focus on human-centric applications, citing World ID as an important tool for identity verification.

Additional developments shaping the digital asset landscape include Grayscale’s filing with the SEC to introduce the first U.S. ETF linked to Worldcoin and OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT tailored for small businesses. These moves underline accelerating interest in AI-driven solutions and blockchain-based identity systems.

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