Eightco Holdings Reports Total Holdings of Approximately $337 Million, Including OpenAI, Beast Industries and Over 11,000 ETH

Eightco Holdings’ treasury composition as of May 20, 2026, includes $90 million in indirect equity in OpenAI, $18 million in Beast Industries equity, 11,068 ETH, WLD holdings valued at $283 million, and $133 million in cash and cash equivalents, totalling approximately $337 million. Worldcoin addresses the ‘double human’ problem in a world saturated with deepfakes. Recent independent data shows that OpenAI’s upcoming social network will be 15-43% non-human, strengthening demand for Worldcoin’s Proof of Human network. New data indicates AI-generated and inauthentic bot activity accounts for 15-75% of activity across eight core internet domains, including 75% of Polymarket trading volume, 53% of web traffic, and 47% of emails, highlighting an internet problem caused by humans. Eightco provides indirect exposure to some of the most innovative private companies, including OpenAI and Beast Industries. Easton, Pa., (ANTARA/PRNewswire) - Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“Eightco” or the “Company”) today provided updated information on its total holdings, highlighting its strategic position in digital assets and investments in leading private technology companies. As of May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM ET, ORBS holdings include $90 million in indirect investments through SPVs in OpenAI, $18 million in Beast Industries, $1 million in Mythical Games, 283,452,700 Worldcoin (WLD) tokens at $0.25 per WLD (per Coinbase), 11,068 Ethereum (ETH), and approximately $133 million in cash and stablecoins, for a total holding of around $337 million. Key highlights from ORBS’ treasury assets in the past week: Management believes the Company’s treasury portfolio contains some of the most critical components for future AI and digital financial systems. Key developments in the past week include: - Deployment Company, a $1 billion joint venture with 19 partner companies designed to place AI implementation engineers directly within client firms. On May 11, OpenAI launched Deployment Company in partnership with the 19-company team to identify high-value opportunities for AI (OpenAI; Bloomberg). - On May 15, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Personal Finance for Pro users in the US. According to OpenAI, the feature allows users to securely connect bank, brokerage, and credit card accounts across over 12,000 financial institutions, strengthening OpenAI’s relationship with users (OpenAI). - On May 12, Beast Industries, led by Jimmy Donaldson (alias MrBeast), held its first public presentation to advertisers. Beast launched a two-sided creator marketplace and introduced Vyro, its creator distribution platform. Management projects full-year 2026 revenue of $1.6 billion, up from $899 million in 2025 (Digiday; TIME 100 Most Influential Companies 2026). “We are no longer just a YouTube channel. We are building the next-generation media platform in the AI era, using technology, data, and global intellectual property to unite brands and fans at an unprecedented scale,” said Jeff Housenbold, CEO of Beast Industries, during the presentation. - On May 19, a California jury rejected Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI (WSJ), removing obstacles for OpenAI. The jury ruled that Musk filed the lawsuit too late, and the statute of limitations had expired. - On May 20, media sources reported that OpenAI is reportedly preparing to file for an IPO in the coming weeks (WSJ). OpenAI’s IPO is considered one of the most anticipated of 2026. - A White House Executive Order (EO) on AI security is expected to be announced on May 21. Media reports state the EO will direct federal agencies including the Treasury Department, Office of the National Cyber Director, National Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to form a voluntary information-sharing centre with AI companies and infrastructure operators. Several leading tech CEOs, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman, are expected to attend (Washington Post). “OpenAI Deployment Co creates forward deployment capabilities akin to Palantir and a significant differentiating factor in the enterprise space compared to competitors,” said Thomas “Tom” Lee, Director of Eightco. “Media attention on Beast’s event reflects the fact that MrBeast is one of the few billion-dollar companies capable of driving over 75% revenue growth in 2026,” Lee added. According to data collected by Fundstrat, “non-human content” is increasingly prevalent across platforms: - 75% of Polymarket trading volume - 53% of web traffic - 47% of emails sent - 44% of US stock transactions by buyers - 35% of new website creations - 30% of online product reviews Eightco: Exposure to key mega trends Eightco is built around three major trends the Company expects to shape innovation over the next decade: artificial intelligence, digital identity, and the creator economy, with exposure to each through indirect investments in OpenAI (27% of ORBS treasury assets), Worldcoin (21%), and Beast Industries (5%). Artificial Intelligence - OpenAI Eightco has invested approximately $90 million in Special Purpose Vehicles with exposure to equity stakes in OpenAI’s parent company, representing around 27% of treasury assets and one of the highest concentrations disclosed among companies…