{"id":923586,"date":"2026-01-05T09:43:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T14:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/verifyme-and-token-economy-leader-open-world-announces-plan-for-strategic-merger\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T09:43:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T14:43:34","slug":"verifyme-and-token-economy-leader-open-world-announces-plan-for-strategic-merger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/verifyme-and-token-economy-leader-open-world-announces-plan-for-strategic-merger\/","title":{"rendered":"VerifyMe and Token Economy Leader Open World Announces Plan for Strategic Merger"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>VerifyMe and Token Economy Leader Open World Announces Plan for Strategic Merger<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Combined company will deliver institutional-grade on-chain solutions and real-world asset tokenization, setting a new benchmark for global standards<\/i><\/p>\n<p>LAKE MARY, Fla.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.verifyme.com&amp;esheet=54387224&amp;newsitemid=20260105017937&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=VerifyMe%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=84aae715d843b9725a78cebc60dde482\">VerifyMe, Inc.<\/a> (NASDAQ: VRME) (\u201cVerifyMe\u201d), a publicly traded provider of precision logistics and brand protection technologies, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.openworld.dev&amp;esheet=54387224&amp;newsitemid=20260105017937&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Open+World+Ltd.&amp;index=2&amp;md5=f40541e59b855856237be457af5a04b4\">Open World Ltd.<\/a> (\u201cOpen World\u201d), a trusted strategic partner behind many of the Web3 ecosystem\u2019s most influential launches, today announced entry into a letter of intent to complete a strategic merger. Upon closing, the combined company is expected to be a publicly traded company on Nasdaq and is expected to trade under a new ticker symbol.<\/p>\n<p>\nOpen World and VerifyMe each bring critical infrastructure for a rapidly evolving digital economy. Open World has been building the next foundational layer for real-world asset (\u201cRWA\u201d) tokenization and enterprise-grade blockchain applications. VerifyMe specializes in precision logistics for regulated and time-critical products, as well as authentication solutions that enable brand owners to deter counterfeit and diversion activities. By leveraging Open World\u2019s expertise in token launches, compliance frameworks and market infrastructure with VerifyMe\u2019s capabilities, the resulting platform will be engineered for the era of agentic AI, where autonomous systems depend on verified identity, secure data and trusted on-chain provenance. Turning trust into infrastructure, Open World could unlock a new operating system for compliant, enterprise-grade RWA tokenization.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe announcement follows Open World\u2019s recent partnership with Abstract to launch a national-scale, compliant tokenization engine for infrastructure-grade RWAs, advancing the technical and institutional foundations required for these assets to participate in secure digital markets.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cToday marks a major milestone for Open World,\u201d said Matt Shaw, co-founder and CEO of Open World, who will become CEO and Chairman of the combined company post-close. \u201cWe\u2019ve been the token launch, innovation and go-to-market partner for Tier-1 Web3 protocols representing over $65 billion in on-chain value, and we\u2019re now extending that playbook into enterprise applications with real-world impact. By combining logistics expertise with on-chain security and AI-driven frameworks, and backed by strong technical foundations and proven execution in high-stakes environments, we\u2019re positioned to become a global leader in secure, enterprise-grade real-world asset tokenization.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nOpen World\u2019s vision is to be the preeminent provider of next-generation digital asset products and solutions that connect real-world use cases and bring them to life on-chain. This can take many forms, from collaborating with sovereign entities to develop compliant, yield-bearing stablecoins to enabling value capture from national reserves and other strategic assets through tokenization. Open World also partners with next-generation enterprises to power a new era of on-chain innovation, unlocking liquidity, transparency and more efficient market infrastructure for traditionally analog markets. The combined company will be positioned to deliver turnkey, compliance-ready infrastructure that addresses the fundamental barriers to digital asset adoption: identity, security, regulatory alignment and trust.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cWe are excited to join Open World\u2019s growing ecosystem,\u201d said Adam Stedham, CEO and President of VerifyMe. \u201cDigital asset adoption is entering a new phase where verifiable identity, provenance and trusted data are essential. This merger strengthens Open World\u2019s ability to deliver enterprise-ready tokenization and the compliance-grade infrastructure needed for a tokenized future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe letter of intent contains an exclusivity period of 60 days during which the parties plan to complete due diligence and negotiate and execute a definitive merger agreement. It is expected that the merger agreement will contain customary closing conditions, including approval of the transaction by the boards of directors and securityholders of both companies, regulatory approvals and compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. It is expected that the merger will result in Open World\u2019s shareholders owning approximately 90% of the combined company and VerifyMe\u2019s stockholders owning approximately 10% of the combined company. At closing, Open World will have the right to appoint and replace certain members of the Board of Directors of the combined company. VerifyMe is also expected to have the opportunity to pay a special one-time cash dividend to its stockholders prior to the merger equal to the amount of cash on its balance sheet prior to closing in excess of $1 million.<\/p>\n<p>\nThere can be no assurances that a merger agreement will be entered into by the parties, that a merger will be consummated by the parties, or that VerifyMe&#8217;s board of directors will declare a special one-time cash dividend prior to closing the proposed transaction.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Open World Ltd.<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b>Open World Ltd. has been a major driving force behind many of the most iconic projects in blockchain. Given its expertise, Open World is now expanding its offerings to TradFi. Open World has facilitated the inception and growth of more than 20 companies since 2023 and has helped launch over $65 billion in aggregate network value since (at peak FDV). Open World advises founding teams as they navigate the most complex intersections of financial regulatory, tokenomics, public markets, exchange strategy, and governance structuring. The teams Open World advises are partners with leading venture capital firms, including a16z, Multicoin Capital, Dragonfly, and Founders Fund. The firm\u2019s range of services includes token launch advisory, DATs and TradFi strategies, RWA tokenization, stablecoin issuance, policy advocacy, and strategic advisory work. To learn more, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.openworld.dev&amp;esheet=54387224&amp;newsitemid=20260105017937&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.openworld.dev&amp;index=3&amp;md5=a3ca1525c2101a22880fa74187c63201\">https:\/\/www.openworld.dev<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About VerifyMe, Inc.<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b>VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME), provides specialized logistics for time and temperature-sensitive products, as well as brand protection and enhancement solutions. To learn more, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verifyme.com%2F&amp;esheet=54387224&amp;newsitemid=20260105017937&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verifyme.com%2F&amp;index=4&amp;md5=386b98be824b3e6ee042f876326b4b1f\">https:\/\/www.verifyme.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Forward-Looking Statements<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b>This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words \u201cbecome,\u201d \u201cexpected,\u201d \u201cplans,\u201d \u201cupon,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d and similar expressions, as they relate to Open World and VerifyMe, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements include the uncertainty of whether the parties will enter into a merger agreement and, if they do enter into a merger agreement, that the merger will close. These risk factors and uncertainties include those more fully described in VerifyMe\u2019s Annual Report and Quarterly Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (\u201cSEC\u201d), including under the heading entitled \u201cRisk Factors.\u201d Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.<\/p>\n<p><b>No Offer or Solicitation<br \/>\n<br \/><\/b>This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under applicable securities laws.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260105017937r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260105017937\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260105017937\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nCompany: VerifyMe, Inc.<br \/>\n<br \/>Email: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:IR@verifyme.com\">IR@verifyme.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nCompany: Open World Ltd.<br \/>\n<br \/>Email: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:openworld@wachsman.com\">openworld@wachsman.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Florida United States North America Latin America Asia Pacific Middle East Europe<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Software Banking Internet Professional Services Blockchain Technology Digital Cash Management\/Digital Assets Artificial Intelligence Cryptocurrency Web3 Finance Consulting<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260105017937\/en\/2644987\/3\/VRME_Logo_full.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VerifyMe and Token Economy Leader Open World Announces Plan for Strategic Merger Combined company will deliver institutional-grade on-chain solutions and real-world asset tokenization, setting a new benchmark for global standards LAKE MARY, Fla.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;VerifyMe, Inc. 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Open World and VerifyMe each bring critical infrastructure for a rapidly evolving digital economy. &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/verifyme-and-token-economy-leader-open-world-announces-plan-for-strategic-merger\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;VerifyMe and Token Economy Leader Open World Announces Plan for Strategic Merger&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-923586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>VerifyMe and Token Economy Leader Open World Announces Plan for Strategic Merger - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/verifyme-and-token-economy-leader-open-world-announces-plan-for-strategic-merger\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"VerifyMe and Token Economy Leader Open World Announces Plan for Strategic Merger - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"VerifyMe and Token Economy Leader Open World Announces Plan for Strategic Merger Combined company will deliver institutional-grade on-chain solutions and real-world asset tokenization, setting a new benchmark for global standards LAKE MARY, Fla.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;VerifyMe, Inc. 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