Cross-Sector entity
Of the tracked stories, 4 of 4 also mention ARK Invest, the most common co-covered peer. funding accounts for 2 of the 4 tracked stories, while 2 other categories carry the remainder. Each carries 3 original sources on average. We currently track 4 Cross-Sector stories that mention Payward, all published on March 13, 2026.
4 verified stories tracked
Last mentioned: Mar 13, 2026
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Of the tracked stories, 4 of 4 also mention ARK Invest, the most common co-covered peer. funding accounts for 2 of the 4 tracked stories, while 2 other categories carry the remainder. Each carries 3 original sources on average. We currently track 4 Cross-Sector stories that mention Payward, all published on March 13, 2026.
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Other entities that clear the same relevance threshold in stories also covering Payward. Shared-story counts are live from our verified record — not editorial picks.
Funding Announcement
Eightco announces $125M in institutional commitments led by Bitmine and ARK Invest.
Board Restructuring
Tom Lee, Chairman of Bitmine, officially joins the Eightco Board of Directors.
Strategic Advisory Launch
ARK Invest begins providing strategic advisory services for Eightco's technology portfolio.
Strategic Partnership
ARK Invest officially joins as a strategic advisor to support investment strategy.
Portfolio Expansion
Eightco establishes initial stakes in OpenAI and Beast Industries.
Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) has secured $125 million in institutional funding led by Bitmine, ARK Invest, and Payward to accelerate its investment in high-growth AI entities like OpenAI. The deal includes the appointment of Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee to Eightco's board and a strategic advisory partnership with Cathie Wood's ARK Invest.
Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) has secured $125 million in institutional commitments led by Bitmine, ARK Invest, and Payward. The capital injection is earmarked for expanding Eightco's portfolio of category-defining companies, including high-profile stakes in OpenAI and Beast Industries.
Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) has secured $125 million in institutional commitments led by Bitmine, ARK Invest, and Payward to accelerate its expansion into artificial intelligence and next-generation technology. The funding marks a significant strategic shift for the firm, which already holds stakes in category-defining companies like OpenAI and Beast Industries.
Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS) has secured $125 million in institutional commitments to accelerate its pivot into next-generation technology sectors. The funding round, led by Bitmine, ARK Invest, and Payward, positions the company to expand its strategic holdings in high-growth entities like OpenAI and Beast Industries.
Source: Pr Newswire Apac · Pr Newswire Uk
