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title: "Eightco Holdings details $90M OpenAI stake, 277M WLD (9% supply) ahead of World Lift Off"
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description: "Eightco Holdings has disclosed a $90M stake in OpenAI and a holding of 277 million Worldcoin (WLD), representing approximately 9% of the circulating supply. This positions Eightco as the largest publicly disclosed institutional holder of WLD. The company's treasury includes $90M in OpenAI equity, $25M in Beast Industries equity, 11,068 ETH, 277M WLD, and $112M in cash. Board member Tom Lee and CEO Kevin O’Donnell will attend the World Lift Off event on April 17 to promote Proof-of-Human adoption. The OpenAI investment constitutes about 28% of Eightco's total assets."
datetime: "2026-04-16T13:33:01.000Z"
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# Eightco Holdings details $90M OpenAI stake, 277M WLD (9% supply) ahead of World Lift Off

**Eightco Holdings confirmed a 277 million WLD holding (~9% of circulating supply) and $90M OpenAI equity in its treasury ahead of the World Lift Off event.**

**Key Highlights:**

-   Eightco holds 277 million Worldcoin (WLD), ~9% of circulating supply, largest publicly disclosed institutional position.
-   Company treasury composition: $90M OpenAI equity, $25M Beast Industries equity, 11,068 ETH, 277M WLD, and $112M cash.
-   Board member Tom Lee and CEO Kevin O’Donnell to attend World Lift Off event on April 17 to support Proof-of-Human adoption.
-   OpenAI stake of $90M represents ~28% of Eightco treasury assets, highlighting AI exposure.

Original SEC Filing: Eightco Holdings Inc. \[ ORBS \] - 8-K - Apr. 16, 2026

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