Eightco ($ORBS) Announces Share Buyback Program for up to $125 Million

Eightco holds over 10% of the current WLD supply in circulation

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EASTON, Pa., Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the authorization of a share buyback program for up to $125 million.

“Management and the Board believe that based on Eightco’s current valuation and its pipeline for additional partnerships, the public stock is becoming an increasingly attractive investment,” said Dan Ives, Chairman of Eightco. “This buyback program is a strong vote of confidence in Eightco’s strategy, and we see this as an opportunity to create meaningful value for shareholders as we execute on our vision.”

“The Board and management team’s decision to authorize a share repurchase program sends a clear message about our confidence in Eightco’s strategy, execution, and long-term opportunity,” said Kevin O’Donnell, Chief Executive Officer of Eightco. “With disciplined capital allocation and a strong belief in the value and vision of the company, we are doubling down on our commitment to create meaningful, long-term value for shareholders as we continue to execute and scale.”

Through strategic investments and partnerships, in addition to its Worldcoin treasury, Eightco is driving the development of a universal framework for digital identity and authentication. Infinity by ORBS is leading the advancement of AI-resistant enterprise authentication and will continue to develop new approaches to meet the evolving identity and verification challenges that come with scaled AI adoption.

ABOUT EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.

Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) is building the authentication and trust layer for the post-AGI world. Its mission centers on strategic pillars including consumer authentication, enterprise authentication, and gaming authentication. Through its pioneering digital asset strategies, including the first-of-its-kind Worldcoin treasury, and partnerships with leading technology innovators, Eightco is establishing a universal foundation for digital identity and Proof of Human (PoH) verification. Dan Ives serves as Chairman of Eightco, where he leads the company’s mission to build the global authentication and trust layer in an AI world.

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