Eightco's $250 Million Bet Drives WLD Token's 80% Rally

- WLD token sees 80% price surge in just two days. - Eightco Holdings secures $250 million and announces WLD as its primary treasury reserve asset. On September 8, 2025, Nasdaq-listed Eightco Holdings Inc. announced a $250 million private placement to adopt WLD as its primary treasury reserve asset, a move that triggered a remarkable 80% price increase for the token within 48 hours. According to The Block on September 8, Eightco’s decision marks a pivotal moment for the adoption of digital asset treasuries. MOZAYYX led the funding round, which also secured a $20 million strategic investment from BitMine. The round included high-profile investors such as World Foundation, Discovery Capital Management, Kraken, Pantera, and Brevan Howard. Eightco’s initiative aligns with the growing need to integrate blockchain and cryptocurrency into modern financial strategies. WLD is a digital token linked to Sam Altman’s World project. It is part of a global digital identity system that uses biometric iris scanning to verify a person’s humanity and deliver “proof-of-humanity” credentials. As AI reshapes the digital landscape, Altman’s project addresses the surging demand for secure online identity systems, making WLD a vital player in emerging blockchain technologies. The treasury announcement further bolstered market confidence, causing Eightco’s stock (OCTO) to skyrocket by over 2,000%. On September 8, Reuters confirmed the company plans to rebrand its Nasdaq ticker symbol to "ORBS." The offering is set to close by September 11, pending approval. In addition, Eightco appointed Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities as the new chairman of its board, signaling strategic leadership at a critical growth juncture. According to CoinMarketCap on September 9, market data showed Worldcoin (WLD) trading at $1.805, reflecting a 19.74% jump in 24-hour trading volume. With this dramatic uptrend, both WLD and Eightco stand out as leaders in the digital asset revolution.