# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001892492
**File Stem:** 0001493152-26-013845
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
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**Document Hash:** 133c4209e0002a721a383e3aa1c89b38
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001493152-26-013845.hdr.sgml**: 20260331

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001493152-26-013845

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 12

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260331

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260331

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260331

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Eightco Holdings Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001892492
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SHORT-TERM BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTIONS [6153]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 872755739
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** TX
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41033
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26817352

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 101 LARRY HOLMES DR.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 313
- **CITY:** EASTON
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 18042
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 888-765-8933

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 101 LARRY HOLMES DR.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 313
- **CITY:** EASTON
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 18042

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Cryptyde, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20211105

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the**

**Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 31, 2026

**<u>EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.</u>**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Texas** | **001-41033** | **87-2755739** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br> of incorporation) | (Commission<br> File Number) | (IRS Employer<br> Identification No.) |

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| **101 Larry Holmes Drive**<br> **Suite 313**<br> **Easton, PA** | **18042** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **<u>(888) 765-8933</u>**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

**<u>Not Applicable</u>**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| **Common Stock, $0.001 par value** | **ORBS** | **The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC** |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On March 31, 2026, Eightco Holdings Inc. (the "***Company***") issued a press release (the "***Press Release***") providing an update on the Company's operations. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "***Exchange Act***") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits**

(d) Exhibits.

<u>Exhibit No.</u> <u>Description</u> <br> 99.1 [Press Release, dated March 31, 2026](ex99-1.htm) <br> 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: March 31, 2026

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| **EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.** |
| */s/ Kevin O'Donnell* |
| Kevin O'Donnell |
| Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) Reports Total Holdings of $326 Million, Includes Nearly 280 Million Worldcoin and Over 11,000 ETH**

*ORBS offers public market exposure to the most innovative private companies including OpenAI and Beast Industries*

 

*ORBS bridges a critical gap between public investors and transformative technologies*

 

*OpenAI represents approximately 30% of ORBS' total treasury position*

 

*The Company is supported by a group of strategic and institutional investors including: Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), MOZAYYX, ARK Invest, Payward, World Foundation, Coinfund, Discovery Capital Management, FalconX, Pantera, GSR, and more*

 

**EASTON, PA – March 31, 2026,** PRNewswire - Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) ("ORBS" or the "Company") today announced an update on its total holdings, highlighting its expanding position across digital assets and strategic investments in leading private technology companies.

As of March 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET, ORBS' holdings include 277,222,975 Worldcoin (WLD) at $0.28 per WLD (per Coinbase), 11,068 Ethereum (ETH), a $90 million investment indirectly in OpenAI, a $25 million investment in Beast Industries, and $109 million in total cash and stablecoins, for total holdings of approximately $326 million.

OpenAI represents approximately 30% of ORBS' total treasury position. ORBS holds nearly 9% of all the current WLD supply in circulation, positioning the company as the largest public market participant in the Worldcoin ecosystem.

"At ORBS, our strategy is centered on providing public market investors with exposure to some of the most important private companies shaping the future of technology," said Kevin O'Donnell, Chief Executive Officer of Eightco ($ORBS). "Through our investments in highly influential companies like OpenAI and Beast Industries, we are building a portfolio at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital identity, and next-generation consumer ecosystems."

The Company previously announced $130 million in new funding commitments, led by an $80 million investment from Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BMNR), with additional participation from ARK Invest and Payward, the parent company of Kraken, each committing $25 million. This capital positions ORBS to be able to accelerate its strategy of investing in transformative technologies across artificial intelligence, blockchain infrastructure, and global digital consumer platforms.

"ORBS is building a public market on-ramp to the companies driving the AI era," said Brett Winton, Chief Futurist at ARK Invest and Board Advisor to ORBS. "By expanding access to highly influential private companies, ORBS is helping bridge a critical gap between public investors and transformative technologies."

**ABOUT EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.**

Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) is expanding its mission to own stakes in leading AI model, OpenAI and leading content creator, MrBeast and Beast Industries. Through strategic investments and partnerships, ORBS sits at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and next-generation consumer platforms. The Company is focused on building long-term shareholder value by aligning capital with the transformative technologies shaping the future of humanity.

For additional details, follow on X:

<u>https://x.com/iamhuman_orbs</u>

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact could be deemed forward looking. Words such as "plans," "expects," "will," "anticipates," "continue," "expand," "advance," "develop" "believes," "guidance," "target," "may," "remain," "project," "outlook," "intend," "estimate," "could," "should," and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such terms. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: the Company's inability to direct the management or operations of private businesses where the Company is not a controlling stockholder; risk of loss or markdown on the Company's strategic investments; the Company's ability to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq's continued listing requirements; unexpected costs, charges or expenses that reduce the Company's capital resources or otherwise delay capital deployment; inability to raise adequate capital to fund or scale its business operations or strategic investments; regulatory changes, future legislation and rulemaking negatively impacting digital assets or artificial intelligence adoption; and shifting public and governmental positions on digital assets or artificial intelligence-related industries. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause Eightco's actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements herein, see Eightco's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the risk factors and other disclosures in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 15, 2025 and subsequent publicly available SEC filings. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release, and Eightco undertakes no duty to update this information or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of such statements to reflect future events or developments, except as required by law.

SOURCE Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS)

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