Worldcoin

Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) is positioning itself as a leader in AI authentication with a strong treasury of Worldcoin (WLD) and Ether (ETH), alongside a $125 million share buyback program. The company is showcasing its AI-resistant authentication solution, “Infinity by ORBS,” at CES, aiming to build partnerships and establish a universal framework for digital identity in the AI era. Eightco’s strategic investor base and leadership’s optimism underscore its commitment to becoming the foundational human authentication layer in the digital economy.

Wedbush Securities’ Dan Ives joins Eightco Holdings as chairman, coinciding with a $250 million private placement to strategically invest in Worldcoin (WLD). Eightco will rebrand to “ORBS,” mirroring Fundstrat’s Tom Lee’s previous move into blockchain. Ives believes Worldcoin offers critical identity verification in the age of AI, addressing a key limitation for AI’s growth. This trend reflects growing corporate interest in crypto treasury strategies beyond Bitcoin, fueled by increasing regulatory clarity and high-profile endorsements. Worldcoin aims to provide a “World ID” for human authentication in the face of deepfakes.