Open World and VerifyMe Sign Merger Agreement

Agreement sets the foundation for a NASDAQ-listed institutional-grade real-world asset tokenization company

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME), a provider of authentication and precision logistics technologies, and Open World Ltd., a blockchain infrastructure and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform, have announced the execution of an Agreement and Plan of Merger. The merger positions the combined entity as a leading infrastructure provider in the digital asset and tokenization sector.

Why it matters

The merger aligns the complementary strengths of VerifyMe and Open World, allowing the combined platform to deliver durable infrastructure and governance that supports digital asset innovation and long-term shareholder value. The move comes as institutional demand for regulated digital asset infrastructure continues to accelerate, with RWA tokenization activity gaining momentum in the United States and Saudi Arabia.

The details

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. Upon closing, the merger is expected to result in the combined company being listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market under a new ticker symbol, subject to satisfying certain customary closing conditions, including the receipt of approvals from VerifyMe's shareholders and the listing of the combined company's common stock on Nasdaq.

  • The boards of both companies have unanimously approved the signing of the Agreement.
  • Regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Nasdaq, as well as shareholder approvals, are anticipated by the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions and review processes.

The players

VerifyMe, Inc.

A provider of authentication and precision logistics technologies.

Open World Ltd.

A blockchain infrastructure and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform.

Adam Stedham

CEO of VerifyMe.

Matt Shaw

Co-founder and CEO of Open World.

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What they’re saying

“We are pleased to announce the next step in our plan to merge with Open World to align our complementary strengths. We believe the combined platform will deliver durable infrastructure and governance that supports digital asset innovation and long-term shareholder value.”

— Adam Stedham, CEO of VerifyMe

“This agreement represents a meaningful inflection point for both organizations. 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.”

— Matt Shaw, Co-founder and CEO of Open World

What’s next

Regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Nasdaq, as well as shareholder approvals, are anticipated by the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions and review processes.

The takeaway

The merger of VerifyMe and Open World positions the combined entity as a leading infrastructure provider in the digital asset and tokenization sector, capitalizing on the growing institutional demand for regulated digital asset infrastructure and the momentum in real-world asset tokenization activity.