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Open World and VerifyMe Sign Merger Agreement
Agreement sets the foundation for a NASDAQ-listed institutional-grade real-world asset tokenization company. LAKE MARY, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2026 / VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRME) ("VerifyMe"), a provider of authentication and precision ...
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Agreement sets the foundation for a NASDAQ-listed institutional-grade real-world asset tokenization company. LAKE MARY, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2026 / VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRME) ("VerifyMe"), a provider of authentication and precision logistics technologies and Open World Ltd. ("Open World"), a blockchain infrastructure and real-world asset ("RWA") tokenization platform, today announced the execution of an Agreement and Plan of Merger ("Agreement"). The merger positions the combined entity as a leading infrastructure provider in the digital asset and tokenization sector. "We are pleased to announce the next step in our plan to merge with Open World to align our complementary strengths," said Adam Stedham, CEO of VerifyMe. "We believe the combined platform will deliver durable infrastructure and governance that supports digital asset innovation and long-term shareholder value." The combined entity is expected to focus on token listings, regulated digital asset infrastructure, enterprise-grade compliance frameworks and institutional RWA tokenization across multiple jurisdictions. "This agreement represents a meaningful inflection point for both organizations," said Matt Shaw, co-founder and CEO of Open World. "As institutional demand for regulated digital asset infrastructure continues to accelerate, bringing together complementary capabilities enables us to operate at the scale and governance standards required for real-world asset tokenization to transition from early adoption into mainstream financial markets." The announcement builds on Open World's previously disclosed initiatives, including the establishment of its national-scale RWA Center of Excellence in Saudi Arabia, as well as the company's infrastructure collaboration with Abstract to support regulated, infrastructure-grade assets. RWA tokenization activity continues to gain momentum in the United States and Saudi Arabia, with significant asset classes expected to be brought onto the Open World platform as regulatory clarity advances and institutional participation expands. Upon closing, the merger is expected to result in the combined company being listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") under a new ticker symbol, subject to satisfying certain customary closing conditions, incl...