Eightco Holdings Reports $378 Million in Total Holdings, Including OpenAI and Crypto Assets
Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) has reported total holdings of approximately $378 million, which include investments in OpenAI, Beast Industries, over 16,000 ETH, and nearly 302 million WLD tokens.

MrBeast's Beast Industries Hires Gaude Lydia Paez as Communications Chief
YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson's company, Beast Industries, has appointed PR veteran Gaude Lydia Paez, formerly of Hulu, Riot Games, and Fox Broadcasting, as its new chief communications officer.

Rosanna Pansino questions MrBeast’s YouTube views after Beast Industries CEO claims 1.45 billion reach
Rosanna Pansino questioned whether MrBeast’s reported 1.45 billion viewers included paid promotions after a claim by Beast Industries CEO Jeff Housenbold. She said she was citing public ad data, not making an accusation. Online reactions were divided. Neither MrBeast nor his company has responded, while his recent “negative money” comment also drew attention.

Elizabeth Warren Questions MrBeast's Teen Banking App Over Crypto Concerns
Senator Elizabeth Warren has formally questioned MrBeast's company, Beast Industries, regarding their new banking app, Step, for young people, citing concerns about its potential to encourage cryptocurrency use among minors.

MrBeast Ventures into Financial Services with Step App Acquisition
Beast Industries, led by YouTuber MrBeast, has acquired a bank-like app for young people, Step App, with plans to expand into various financial services, including cryptocurrency offerings.