Eightco Shares Plunge 10.9% as Trading Volumes Drop 84.4% Ranking 112th in Market Activity Amid Crypto Pivot

, 2025, , , . . , with proceeds earmarked for a significant Worldcoin position. , aligning with its broader Ethereum-focused strategy. Eightco also rebranded its ticker to “ORBS,” reflecting its integration with Worldcoin’s iris-scanning technology, which has faced regulatory scrutiny in multiple jurisdictions.

The move positions Eightco among a growing cohort of firms leveraging crypto treasuries, following the playbook of entities like MicroStrategy. , Wedbush Securities’ tech analyst, joined the board as chairman, emphasizing the project’s potential to redefine digital identity verification in an AI-driven landscape. , , . The company’s pivot has drawn comparisons to speculative trends in corporate crypto adoption, with critics highlighting regulatory risks and the project’s controversial data practices.

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