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Eightco Shares Soar 3,000% on $250 Million Worldcoin Treasury Plan

Shares of Eightco Holdings (Nasdaq: OCTO) surged over 3,000% on Monday, following the company’s announcement of a bold move to adopt Worldcoin (WLD) as its primary treasury reserve asset.

Key Takeaways:

  • Eightco shares surged over 3,000% after announcing a $250 million plan to adopt Worldcoin as its primary treasury asset.
  • The company will rebrand its ticker to “ORBS”, aligning with Worldcoin’s iris-scanning Orb devices.
  • Eightco joins a wave of firms entering crypto treasuries, following the path of MicroStrategy and BitMine.

The little-known e-commerce inventory platform revealed plans to raise $250 million through a private placement of 171.23 million common shares at $1.46 each, aiming to build a substantial position in the Sam Altman-backed crypto project.

The offering is expected to close on Thursday, with strategic participants including the World Foundation, Kraken, and FalconX.

Eightco Shares Explode 3,000% in a Day, Then Dip After Hours

Eightco shares skyrocketed from $1.45 on Friday to $45.08 at Monday’s close, a gain of 3,009%, after briefly hitting an intraday high above $80.

After-hours trading saw the stock cool slightly, dropping nearly 6% to $42.40.

The company said it may also accumulate Ethereum (ETH) as a secondary asset, but its primary focus will be on Worldcoin, the controversial iris-scan-based cryptocurrency project run by World Network, formerly known as Tools for Humanity.

Eightco also announced plans to rebrand its ticker to “ORBS” to reflect its alignment with Worldcoin’s eye-scanning Orb devices, which are used to issue World IDs as proof of personhood in an increasingly AI-driven internet.

Worldcoin, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, aims to verify human identity online using biometric data. In return, users receive WLD tokens and access to a growing ecosystem of services.

While the project has gained traction, it’s also faced heavy scrutiny from regulators and privacy watchdogs, resulting in restrictions and bans in multiple countries.

“If we succeed on our mission, World might become the largest network of real people online,” Altman said in a statement.

Eightco’s move places it in the growing club of public companies diversifying into crypto treasuries, following the playbook popularized by firms like MicroStrategy and BitMine Immersion Technologies, the latter of which invested $20 million into Eightco as part of its broader crypto strategy.

Dan Ives Named Chairman of Eightco Amid Worldcoin Pivot

As part of the announcement, Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities’ head of tech research, was named chairman of Eightco’s board.

Known for his bullish views on AI and disruptive technologies, Ives called the move “the next step in the AI revolution around authentication and Proof of Human.”

Meanwhile, Worldcoin has surged 49.2% in the past 24 hours, trading at $1.54, with a seven-day gain of over 80%. Despite the rally, the token remains down nearly 87% from its all-time high of $11.74 in March 2024.

As reported, Worldcoin’s digital identity system, World ID, has surpassed 100 million uses across third-party apps, marking a major milestone for Sam Altman’s identity-focused crypto initiative.

However, mounting regulatory pressure and uncertainty continue to weigh on the project, prompting a rebrand to World Network and the rollout of new identity tools like NFC passport verification, aimed at privacy-friendly onboarding.

France, Portugal, Spain, Hong Kong, and South Korea have all launched investigations into the project’s data practices.


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China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has warned that a foreign crypto company is collecting iris scan data under the guise of token distribution, raising serious concerns about personal and national security.

In an Aug. 5 statement, the ministry revealed that the firm is gathering iris data from users worldwide and transmitting it to an overseas database. Authorities did not name the company, but they cautioned that the biometric information could be exploited if it fell into the wrong hands.

The MSS stressed that iris data, like other forms of biometric information, could be used for identity theft, fraud, and illegal surveillance once leaked.

Officials cited recent examples, including a foreign firm whose fingerprint payment system was compromised due to weak security controls. Hackers reportedly accessed sensitive user data by breaching the company’s internal systems.

According to the ministry, there is mounting evidence that foreign intelligence agencies have engaged in unauthorized collection of facial and biometric data. These actors allegedly falsify such data to access secure environments and conduct surveillance operations.

The MSS noted this represents a growing risk to China’s national security.

Considering this, the authorities stressed that Chinese law provides strict safeguards around biometric data, including facial and iris recognition technologies.

The MSS urged both citizens and organizations to comply with existing legal frameworks. It also encouraged the public to remain alert and report suspicious data collection activities.

Worldcoin suspected

While the Chinese ministry avoided directly naming the company, the description closely aligns with Worldcoin, which has now been rebranded as World.

The project scans users’ irises in return for WLD tokens, a practice already under investigation in multiple jurisdictions.

Over the past year, the Sam Altman-backed company has recorded significant growth by scanning the irises of more than 10 million people worldwide. At the same time, the firm has also expanded into countries like the United States and Malaysia.

However, its operations have triggered regulatory scrutiny in Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Indonesia.

Authorities in those regions have raised red flags over data protection violations, non-compliance with privacy laws, and a lack of transparency.

Meanwhile, Worldcoin has continued to stress its commitment to legal compliance, hashed data, and the high standards of its users’ privacy protection.

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Worldcoin’s parent entity, the nonprofit World Foundation, has injected fresh momentum into its biometric-identity project after selling $135 million worth of liquid WLD tokens at spot price to two of its earliest backers, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Bain Capital Crypto. The direct purchase—explicitly “not a venture round… a direct purchase of non-discounted liquid tokens,” according to the foundation—adds the same amount of WLD to circulating supply and leaves no lock-ups or preferential terms on the table.

Worldcoin Rakes In $135 Million

The sale is meant to bankroll a rapid expansion of Worldcoin’s iris-scanning “Orb” hardware in the United States—still the project’s toughest regulatory theater—and to keep pace with surging demand abroad. “To date, more than 26 million users participate in the World network and more than 12.5 million people have an Orb-verified World ID,” the foundation said in its press release, adding that the capital will help the network become “one of the first self-sustaining protocols.”

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Andreessen Horowitz’s participation is consistent with its early role in the project. The venture firm was a lead investor in Tools for Humanity—the company that incubated Worldcoin—during its 2021 Series A, making it a foundational backer of the ecosystem even before the World Foundation was established.

Market observers were struck by the size and terms of the buy. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan noted on X that “a16z and Bain just bought $135 m of Worldcoin (WLD) at the current market price … a price that is down 90% over the past 14 months. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen something like that. Intriguing tbh.” When a user suggested the purchase might simply be a “look at this thing that Sam Altman is involved with that’s so cheap,” Hougan replied, “yes, could be.”

Worldcoin casts its “proof-of-personhood” scheme as a necessary counterweight to the acceleration of artificial general intelligence. The foundation insists that identity verification tools “should scale at a similar pace to help prepare humanity for the AGI era,” and says the latest funding will be deployed primarily to manufacture more Orbs, subsidize US city roll-outs, and refine the protocol’s fee model.

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With venture capital titans effectively doubling down at market price—and doing so after a near-90% drawdown—the trade is being interpreted as a high-conviction signal that the biometric-identity narrative may be poised for a second act. Whether that confidence can overcome regulatory headwinds and lingering privacy concerns will define the next chapter for Sam Altman’s most controversial crypto experiment.

WLD Chart Check

A weekly chart of WLD/USDT (Binance) shows price rebounding in a V-bottom manner from the low at $0.57—the 0-Fib anchor in the current retracement grid—and pushing into the cluster of moving averages that have capped every rally since the beginning of the year.

The 20-week EMA ($1.27) is the immediate hurdle; clearing it would expose the 50-week EMA at $1.87 and then the 0.236 Fibonacci retracement at $3.27.The psychologically weighty $5 region around the 0.382 level could come afterwards.

Notably, momentum has brightened: the weekly RSI is curling upwards, while higher volume bars confirm fresh dip-buying interest. Still, the longer-term structure remains decisively bearish so long as price trades beneath the $1.33-$1.41 resistance area.

At press time, WLD traded at $1.337.

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Sam Altman- backed Worldcoin is making headlines again as its native token WLD surged 10% in the past day following a major $135 million fundraising round lef by venture capital giants Anreesen Horowitz (a16z) and Bain Capital Crypto. 

According to the company, “this funding opportunity is in service to the long-term mission of World and is backed by the builders who believed in World from the beginning.”

World Foundation raised $135M from @a16z and @BainCapCrypto to accelerate scaling the real human network.

Funding was through a recent direct purchase of liquid, market-priced $WLD.

— World (@worldcoin) May 21, 2025

Worldcoin’s biometric identity platform, World ID, is expanding globally. The newly injected funds are primarily for US and other key markets. The company is actively deploying more Orb devices and developing mini-apps to streamline digital identity onboarding. 

“To date, more than 26M users participate in the World network and more than 12.5M people have an Orb-verified World ID,” the company said.

The World Foundation – the organization behind Worldcoin – announced on 21 May 2025 that it had raised $135 million through the sale of WLD tokens at market prices to early backers. 

Furthermore, the company announced that it is anticipated that World Network will become one of the first self-sustaining protocols.

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Overwhelmingly Positive Market Reaction

The market’s reaction to the funding announcement has been overwhelmingly positive. Trading volume for WLD surged 87% to over $508 million. Furthermore derivatives volume exploded by 112% to $879 million. Everything signals a renewed trader confidence.

Worldcoin’s price action continues to show signs of strengths. WLD recovered from $1.00 to $1.24. Furthermore, expanding Bollinger Bands suggest a possible breakout, with the next major resistance level at $1.30 and $1.38.

Sam Altman’s $WLD is flashing a textbook double bottom. Volume rising. Structure primed.

Worldcoin has huge potential:
• 7,500 new Orbs deploying this year
• Visa, Snap, Reddit, Tinder onboarded
• Future ChatGPT native integration?

10x just to revisit ATH. pic.twitter.com/ljj9xv818y

— Darτhy.eth (@Darthy_eth) May 20, 2025

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Recently Worldcoin Launched Iris Scanning Project In the US

Worldcoin (WLD) was made available in most of the US for the first time ever early this month. Its US debut will see it listed on Coinbase, the most popular crypto exchange in America.

Like its launch in Asia and other territories, participants who scan their eyes at a World Orb location were set to receive 16 WLD. However, it remains to be seen how popular the project will be in the US compared to other countries.

Explore: Sam Altman Backed Worldcoin Launches Iris Scanning in US

The Worldcoin website claims that over 12 million retinas have been scanned. There are currently 894 Orb locations around the world. Locations include Brazil, Germany, Japan, Singapore, and now the US.

Over 7,000 orbs will be available for iris scans at physical “World Space” locations. The locations are Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and San Francisco, as well as in Razer gaming stores.

Worldcoin was created by Tools for Humanity, a start-up co-founded by Sam Altman.

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Key Takeaways

    • Worldcoin’s prie action continues to show signs of strengths. WLD recovered from $1.00 to $1.24.

    • Worldcoin’s biometric identity platform, World ID, is expanding globally. The newly injected funds are primarily for US and other key markets.

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]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/worldcoin-jumps-10-after-world-foundation-raises-135m-through-early-backers/feed/ 0 37769 Africa Crypto Week Review: Kenya Court orders worldcoin to delete biometric data. https://earlybirdsinvest.com/africa-crypto-week-review-kenya-court-orders-worldcoin-to-delete-biometric-data/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/africa-crypto-week-review-kenya-court-orders-worldcoin-to-delete-biometric-data/#respond Sat, 10 May 2025 10:18:31 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/africa-crypto-week-review-kenya-court-orders-worldcoin-to-delete-biometric-data/ African Crypto News: Kenya court orders WorldCoin to delete biometric data, CBEX reboots amid fear of fraud, Nigerian Fintech joins the zone blockchain to make payments faster.

The Worldcoin project faces legal challenges in Kenya after the court ordered the removal of collected user biometric data. Meanwhile, the controversial crypto exchange CBEX has attempted to restart, further scrutinizing after a recent failure. In Nigeria, the Zone Blockchain Network is partnering with two Fintech platforms to increase payment efficiency.

Explore these headlines from the continent this week.

Kenya Crypto News: WorldCoin has been ordered to delete biometric data

A Kenyan court ordered WorldCoin, a project by Sam Altman, to remove biometric user data collected from citizens.

This command Continue A few months of government scrutiny on Worldcoin’s activities within the country. The platform attracted attention for its controversial orbs. This was when users scanned Retinas and accessed them in exchange for free ciphers.

Judge Rose Abrili on Monday ruled that the data collection was illegal and violated Kenya’s data protection law. The court found that providing free code constitutes an incentive and undermines informed consent.

WorldCoin has seven days to delete data collected under the supervision of the authorities. This setback complicates Worldcoin’s business in Kenya, with analysts closely monitoring the impact on WLD. Supporters are the coins in it The best cipher to buy Second quarter 2025.

African Crypto News: WorldCoin orders to remove biometric data amid fear of fraud as Nigerian Fintech joins zone blockchain WorldCoin reboots CBEX

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African Crypto News: CBEX attempts to restart

The controversial crypto exchange CBEX is attempting to reboot to restore investor trust. Platform announcement A new withdrawal option after a chaotic month in which its activities were scrutinized amid fears of fraudulent manipulation.

Nigerian authorities have charged eight individuals, including four Kenyans, with allegedly being behind the operation.

CBEX is currently trying to alleviate concerns about a potential collapse. For weeks, users were unable to withdraw funds, driving controversy over their business model.

However, the new plan is controversial. Users over $1,000 on the platform will need to pay a $100 fee to withdraw up to 50% of their initial deposits.

Requiring users to pay to access funds adds further doubt to companies that are already under scrutiny due to an overly generous promise.

It is unlikely that this reboot attempt will restore its reputation as authorities continue to investigate its operations.

Nigeria Crypto News: Accelerex and ITEX join zone blockchain

Available on Nigerian fintech platforms Accelerex and ITEX Participation Regulated zone blockchain.

This partnership leverages the robust infrastructure of the zone to eliminate transactional obstacles and streamline payments. Some of these funds are Hottest Presale of 2025.

Accelerex and ITEX provide terminals across Nigeria for quick cash withdrawals via debit cards or mobile transfers.

Processing transactions in a chain reduces dependency on third-party processors and reduces operational costs. This efficiency is consistent with the business model of these fintech companies, which prioritize user convenience.

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African Crypto News: World Coin Facing Kenya’s Court Order, CBEX Reboot

  • Kenya Crypto News: WorldCoin ordered to delete biometric data within 7 days
  • African Crypto News: CBEX attempts to comeback with new withdrawal options
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Worldcoin ($WLD), the native crypto of the Altman-backed ‘World Orb’ eye-scanning project, is now available in most parts of the US.

Tools for Humanity’s ‘World orb’ is an initiative by the OpenAI founder that offers people $WLD in exchange for scanning their eyes.

The project aims to develop $WLD as a blockchain-based global ID, which will help identify humans online.

Whenever someone scans their eye using a World Orb, the system stores that information on the blockchain to verify an individual’s online identity. It’ll also help distinguish between what’s real and what’s artificially generated.

Read on as we spill more information about this innovative initiative. We’ll also cover another revolutionary AI-crypto project (SUBBD Token) promising sizable gains.

What in the $WLD?

$WLD is the native token of the Worldcoin project used to reward people for participating, among other things.

People who scan their eyes with a World Orb will get 16 $WLD, while those who have already downloaded and registered on the World app will receive 150 $WLD as a ‘pioneer grant.’

World Orb

The project plans to install more than 7,500 scanning orbs across the US by the end of this year. The team says its orbs have already verified 12 million humans from over 100 countries on its World Chain.

In time for the US launch, the orb design has been revamped; it’s now more compact and looks like a smartphone instead of the earlier ‘ball-like’ form factor.

Tools for Humanity is also in talks with VISA about launching a debit card linked to the $WLD cryptocurrency.

Users can use the card to directly pay at merchant stores for automatic fiat currency conversions. Cardholders will also receive rewards for subscribing to AI services like ChatGPT.

Worldcoin VISA

Besides this, you can use the World Wallet app to send and receive $WLD and other cryptocurrencies through private chat.

What’s more, ID integration with Stripe, Match Group, and Razor will also soon be introduced on the app.

Worldcoin wallet app

Without a doubt, Worldcoin is an excellent example of how Web3 technology can be integrated into real-world applications.

As the global cryptocurrency adoption increases with supportive government regulations, we’ll see more exciting applications.

One such is the SUBBD Token ($SUBBD), pegged as the next potential crypto to explode, thanks to its AI solutions for the $85B digital content industry.

What Is SUBBD Token ($SUBBD)?

‘The #1 AI agent creator platform’, SUBBD offers a never-before-seen mix of social media influencers, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrency, revolutionizing how online content creators and their fans interact.

Currently, creators must put up with exorbitant fees and lackluster platforms that don’t help them improve or monetize their content offerings.

SUBBD, however, comes with tons of AI-powered tools, such as image, voice, video, and profile generators, to help creators upscale and automate their content production process.

$SUBBD

Moreover, creators will also be able to set up various monetization routes, such as subscriptions, pay-per-view (PPV), NFT sales, and tipping.

$SUBBD Token Holders Get Significant Benefits

$SUBBD also has something for the fans.

Using $SUBBD, the native currency of the SUBBD platform, fans can access their favorite creators’ exclusive work.

$SUBBD holders will also get exclusive discounts on content and subscriptions, as well as early access to beta features, new creator tools, launchpads, and more.

$SUBBD Tokenomics

Holding $SUBBD tokens also gives holders governance rights. That means they all have a say in decisions, such as creator onboarding, themes, and communities.

Even $SUBBD’s staking rewards come with on-platform benefits. Stake your tokens to receive access to exclusive creator livestreams, daily BTS drops, in-house content from SUBBD’s top talents, and a fixed 20% APY from the staking pool.

SUBBD Token Is Currently in Presale

Considering $SUBBD’s unique positioning, it’s no wonder our SUBBD Token price prediction suggests it could reach $0.668 by the end of 2026 – a gain of over 1,200%.

Become an early investor to make the most of SUBBD’s market dominance. It’s currently in presale, so you can buy $SUBBD for just $0.055325 per token. It’s already raised some $335K, showing strong early interest.

SUBBD Token ($SUBBD)

For more information, check out $SUBBD’s whitepaper. And visit their X feed and Telegram channel for regular updates.

Finally, please remember that none of the above is financial advice. We urge you to do your own research before investing in crypto.

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The controversial crypto project Worldcoin (WLD) has launched its biometric identity verification system and WLD cryptocurrency in the United States, expanding to six major cities.

In a new blog post, Worldcoin says Americans can use their eye scanners to verify their IDs in Atlanta, Nashville, Miami, Los Angeles, Austin and San Francisco.

The project, backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, uses eye-scanning Orb devices to generate unique digital IDs. Once verified, users receive WLD tokens and a World ID, which can be used for authentication on platforms such as Minecraft, Reddit and Telegram.

The expansion follows scrutiny in several countries, including Spain and Portugal, which have suspended World operations over concerns about biometric data collection and security.

Last year, regulators in Spain ordered the project to stop collecting data after receiving numerous complaints from customers that its data-gathering process was invasive.

Despite regulatory challenges, World has secured partnerships, including a Visa-backed debit card for WLD spending and a trial with Match Group for identity verification on dating apps.

Yesterday, before Worldcoin’s announcement, Coinbase said it was adding WLD to its roadmap.

Following the launch, WLD prices briefly surged but later dropped, trading at just over $1 – a significant decline from its all-time high in March 2024. WLD is worth $1.08 at time of writing, up 20% in the last week.

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World, formerly known as Worldcoin, has officially launched its identity verification platform in the United States, according to an April 30 statement.

The blockchain-based project enables users to confirm their humanity using a World ID, which can now be verified at dedicated centers in six key cities, including Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and San Francisco.

World stated that its expansion into the US is a strategic move designed to leverage the country’s leadership in artificial intelligence. According to the firm, the US presents an ideal environment for adopting digital identity tools that distinguish real individuals from bots.

Through this rollout, American users can verify their identity via the World App and claim WLD tokens, the platform’s native digital asset.

The platform’s identity verification tools, called Orbs, are powered by NVIDIA technology and will be deployed across dedicated World Spaces and select retail partner locations, including Razer Stores.

Worldcoin emphasized that its verification process safeguards privacy while proving each user’s uniqueness. Verified users also gain access to a growing set of features within the app, including mini-apps focused on education, finance, and social engagement.

The expansion comes as the US regulatory landscape becomes more favorable toward emerging technologies, especially in the AI and blockchain sectors.

However, the move also contrasts sharply with the company’s challenges in Europe, where privacy regulators in countries like Germany have scrutinized its data collection practices.

World’s eye broader use cases with new partnerships

Alongside its US launch, World also announced multiple high-profile partnerships aimed at expanding the use of its digital identity system. The company revealed collaborations with Visa, Kalshi, Tinder (via parent company Match Group), and Morpho.

One key initiative is the upcoming World Visa Card, which was developed in partnership with Visa. The card, which is expected to launch later this year, will support payments in WLD and other digital assets.

It said the card will be available exclusively to verified users.

World is running a pilot program with Match Group to integrate World ID into dating apps like Tinder. This initiative aims to ensure that users can trust the authenticity of profiles on the platform.

Additional partnerships include agreements with Kalshi, a regulated prediction market platform, and Morpho, a decentralized lending protocol.

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