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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / Every so often, an idea stops belonging to one company and starts belonging to the world. Proof is that idea – and SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is the one that made it possible. At the perfect time.

For years, sustainability was siloed: activists spoke to regulators, regulators spoke to corporations, and corporations spoke to investors. The message kept changing languages, losing clarity every time it crossed borders. Then SMX showed up with a universal translator – a way for everyone to speak the same truth, verified by the materials themselves.

The technology doesn’t make sustainability louder; it makes it legible. SMX embeds molecular markers into physical materials – plastics, rubber, textiles, metals, liquids, and electronics – creating a digital fingerprint that remains intact through recycling, reuse, or resale. That’s how circularity becomes continuity.

And the world has noticed.

When Culture, Commerce, and Policy Agree

It started in culture. Rolling Stone captured the moment perfectly when it declared that plastic promises are dead and proof is the new flex – a headline that hit like a manifesto. The magazine that usually calls out rock stars was suddenly naming the next economic movement. Proof wasn’t just a value system; it had become a vibe.

Then commerce followed. USA Today took that cultural cue and gave it numbers, outlining how the global plastics market is worth hundreds of billions and how technologies like SMX’s molecular marking are unlocking traceability where it’s been missing for decades.

Policy was next. The Straits Times in Singapore reported that the country is developing a national digital passport for plastics – one designed to extend landfill life and enforce recycling compliance. The system reads like a blueprint for how SMX’s molecular tech could integrate with national infrastructure. In other words, what was once an innovation is now a model.

The Industrial Validation Layer

Then came the industrial sector – the hard proof of implementation. OPIS, the Dow Jones energy and commodities platform, ran an in-depth interview with SMX leadership detailing how waste digitalization is turning municipal costs into measurable, auditable value. Governments, it turns out, are eager to track progress they can quantify. Corporations, equally eager to avoid accusations of greenwashing, now have a framework that actually verifies what they claim.

At the consumer level, Morning Honey connected the dots in a way only lifestyle media could. It showed how traceability technology – the same molecular tagging SMX uses in recycling – is also reshaping consumer fairness and trade. Transparent supply chains don’t just satisfy environmental regulations; they stabilize prices and reduce tariff risks. The takeaway: transparency isn’t a burden. It’s a buffer.

That’s how the validation loop closes. Not just from top-down policy, but from bottom-up behavior.

From Headlines to Handshakes

This isn’t media coverage for coverage’s sake. It’s confirmation. When outlets on different continents and from different industries all highlight the same company for the same reason, it’s not a press cycle – it’s a market signal.

Culture has named proof as credibility. Commerce has priced it as value. Policy has framed it as enforcement. And now, SMX’s molecular technology connects them all through a shared, verifiable ledger. Proof, it turns out, is the one language every market understands. The Los Angeles Tribune captured the economic evolution with one line that read like a thesis statement: “Carbon Credits Had Their Day.”

And that’s what makes SMX’s role so pivotal. It’s not fighting for attention. It’s providing translation. The company’s markers don’t just create data; they build trust – the most valuable export any country, company, or community can produce.

The loop is complete – from Rolling Stone to USA Today, from The Straits Times to OPIS and Morning Honey. Different audiences, same message: proof isn’t propaganda; it’s the new standard. And SMX is teaching the world not just how to read it, but how to profit from it- environmentally and financially.

About SMX

As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: matters relating to the Company’s fight against abusive and possibly illegal trading tactics against the Company’s stock; successful launch and implementation of SMX’s joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of gold, steel, rubber and other materials; changes in SMX’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX’s ability to develop and launch new products and services, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; SMX’s ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX’s ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX’s product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX’s business model; developments and projections relating to SMX’s competitors and industry; and SMX’s approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMX’s business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

EMAIL: info@securitymattersltd.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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National awards spotlight innovation, leadership, and impact across Canada’s digital economy

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / Canada’s leading technology executives will be recognized this month at the 2025 CanadianCIO of the Year Awards, honouring the CIOs and CISOs driving transformation and resilience across the country.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / For decades, world leaders, regulators, and corporate executives have gathered in hotel ballrooms and convention centers to pledge their commitment to sustainability and safety. There have been meetings, conferences, conventions – more than anyone can count. And yet, the result has been a hollow cycle: glossy declarations, polished promises, and very little that consumers can actually believe.

The betrayal is everywhere. Recycling logos printed on packaging rarely mean what they suggest. Fire safety certifications that once reassured the public have repeatedly failed in the real world. For years, people have rinsed their bottles, sorted their bins, and paid higher prices for “sustainable” goods, only to discover that much of it was theater. When fires like Grenfell or Lacrosse Tower strike, or when recycling plants quietly incinerate more than they recover, it is consumers who bear the costs. They were told progress was being made. The truth was that promises had replaced proof.

That is the trust gap that no conference, no global summit, and no convention has ever closed. But it is the exact gap SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) was designed to fill.

When Labels Lie, Molecules Tell the Truth

The root of consumer betrayal is simple: claims are not verifiable. A recycling logo tells you nothing about whether the plastic in your hand contains recycled content. A datasheet about flame retardants cannot guarantee that the chemicals are present in the concentration needed to prevent disaster. Consumers are asked to believe, to trust logos and paperwork.

SMX replaces belief with evidence. By embedding molecular markers directly into materials, it ensures that the truth lives inside the product itself. A scan can instantly confirm recycled content, validate flame-retardant safety, and even bring those under-the-radar plastics, such as carbon black, into view. Instead of consumers being asked to trust brands or regulators, the molecules carry the answer.

This is more than a technical breakthrough. It is a restoration of trust in an age where skepticism has become the default. It says to the public: you no longer have to wonder if the claims are real. The proof is in the product.

Turning Betrayal Into Confidence

What makes this shift so powerful is that it gives consumers back the one thing they’ve been denied: confidence. When they buy a product marked as recycled, they can know it actually is. When they live in a building advertised as fire-safe, they can know that the materials inside have been verified, not just marketed.

Singapore is showing the world how this works in practice. By partnering with A*STAR to create a national plastics passport, SMX has helped transform every piece of plastic into an identifiable, verifiable item with a digital twin. For consumers, that means recycling claims are no longer vague. They are backed by science. In Europe, the partnership with REDWAVE will extend this confidence to the industrial level, ensuring that materials are checked continuously as they move across sorting lines.

And in North America, SMX’s work with the North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA) is shifting fire safety claims from datasheets into verifiable reality. Consumers don’t need to trust an industry assertion; they can trust the material itself. That is the difference between rhetoric and reassurance.

Trust as the New Standard

Decades of conferences tried to convince consumers that trust could be built with promises. It never worked. Trust only comes from proof. And proof only comes when it is embedded at the molecular level, inside the products people use every day.

For regulators, this closes the enforcement gap. For manufacturers, it creates clarity in competitive markets. For insurers, it reduces liability. But for consumers, it does something even more fundamental: it ends decades of betrayal. It says that sustainability isn’t a label, fire safety isn’t a slogan, and recycling isn’t an illusion. It is all verifiable, right now.

That’s the shift SMX is driving. After decades of talk, consumers don’t want another pledge. They want confidence. SMX gives it back to them – molecule by molecule.

About SMX

As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: matters relating to the Company’s fight against abusive and possibly illegal trading tactics against the Company’s stock; successful launch and implementation of SMX’s joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of gold, steel, rubber and other materials; changes in SMX’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX’s ability to develop and launch new products and services, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; SMX’s ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX’s ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX’s product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX’s business model; developments and projections relating to SMX’s competitors and industry; and SMX’s approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMX’s business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

EMAIL: info@securitymattersltd.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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CEO Paul Weibel to Provide Operational Update and Host Investor Meetings, Highlighting 5E’s Role in Strengthening the U.S. Supply Chain for Critical Materials

HESPERIA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (“5E” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FEAM)(ASX:5EA), a development stage company focused on becoming a vertically integrated global leader and supplier of refined borates and advanced boron derivative materials, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Paul Weibel will present at the ThinkEquity Conference on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. EDT in New York, NY.

Mr. Weibel will provide an update on 5E’s operational progress and near-term milestones as the Company advances its strategy to establish a secure, U.S.-based supply of boron, essential to the energy transition, advanced manufacturing, and national security. He will also host one-on-one meetings with registered investors attending the event.

The conference presentation will be live streamed on ThinkEquity’s virtual event platform. To learn more or register to attend, please visit www.think-equity.com.

Presentation materials will also be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at investors.5eadvancedmaterials.com/events-presentations.

About 5E Advanced Materials, Inc.

5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM) (ASX:5EA) is focused on becoming a vertically integrated global leader and supplier of refined borates and advanced boron materials, complemented by calcium-based co-products, and potentially other by-products such as lithium carbonate. The Company’s mission is to become a supplier of these critical materials to industries addressing global decarbonization, energy independence, food, national security and the defense sector. The Company believes factors such as government regulation and incentives focused on domestic manufacturing and supply chains and capital investments across industries will drive demand for end-use applications like solar and wind energy infrastructure, neodymium-ferro-boron magnets, defense applications, lithium-ion batteries, and other critical material applications. The business is based on the Company’s large domestic boron resource, which is located in Southern California and designated as Critical Infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this press release may contain “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s development plans, production capabilities, commercialization strategy, customer qualification activities, financing plans, and market opportunities for boron and lithium products. Any forward-looking statements are based on 5E’s current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to successfully develop its resource and process technology; secure necessary financing; obtain and maintain required permits and approvals; achieve commercial production within expected timelines; secure and fulfill offtake or supply agreements; manage operational and technical challenges; and respond to macroeconomic or regulatory changes affecting critical materials markets, including boron and lithium. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause our actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in 5E’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other reports filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based on information available to 5E as of the date hereof and are made only as of the date of this release. 5E undertakes no obligation to update such information except as required under applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing 5E’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. In light of the foregoing, investors are urged not to rely on any forward-looking statement in reaching any conclusion or making any investment decision about any securities of 5E.

For further information contact:
Michael MacMillan or Paola Ashton
PRA Communications
team@pracommunications.com
Ph: +1 (604) 681-1407

SOURCE: 5E Advanced Materials, Inc.

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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / Vero Technologies, a leading provider of modular lending technology solutions, today announced its participation in the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) 64th Annual Convention, taking place October 26-28 in Marco Island, Florida. CEO and Co-Founder John Mizzi and VP of Partnerships Jason Bartz will represent the company throughout the event.

Vero will also host a Hub Talk on Sunday, October 26 at 7:30 PM titled “Scale Without Limits: How Lending-as-a-Service Is Reshaping Equipment Finance.”

The session will explore how Lending-as-a-Service (LaaS) enables lenders to launch new programs faster, scale efficiently, and meet changing customer needs without the heavy investment or timelines of traditional in-house builds. Attendees will gain a framework for evaluating LaaS partnerships, real-world insights from recent implementations, and strategies for balancing growth with risk control.

“Our industry doesn’t need more buzzwords; it needs practical ways to scale responsibly,” said John Mizzi, CEO and Co-Founder of Vero Technologies. “Lending-as-a-Service gives lenders the flexibility to innovate while maintaining ownership of their credit decisions, brand, and customer experience. It is a model built for the realities of modern equipment finance.”

As the equipment finance industry continues to navigate market volatility, rising customer expectations, and accelerating digital transformation, Vero’s approach underscores the growing importance of modular, partnership-driven innovation. The company’s presence at ELFA reflects its commitment to helping financial institutions modernize lending operations and extend credit more efficiently to the businesses that power the real economy.

About ELFA

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) represents financial services companies and manufacturers in the $1 trillion U.S. equipment finance sector. ELFA’s over 600 member companies provide essential financing that helps businesses acquire the equipment they need to operate and grow. Learn more at www.elfaonline.org.

About Vero Technologies

Vero Technologies is a leading financial technology platform for asset finance, providing end-to-end solutions for wholesale finance, trade finance, equipment finance, and title management. Vero’s modular platform enables lenders to streamline loan servicing, risk monitoring, and operational workflows, enhancing efficiency while reducing costs.

To learn more, visit: www.vero-technologies.com.

Contact: Jason Bartz, info@vero-technologies.com, 404-383-7048

SOURCE: Vero Finance Technologies

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / Every generation learns the lesson too late. Pearl Harbor was struck at dawn, and within three hours America was at war. 9/11 took only minutes to unfold, yet it reshaped two decades of global security and conflict. The warning signs were visible, but ignored until it was too late. That is the brutal rhythm of history: attacks that appear isolated in the moment ultimately rewrite the course of the world.

The latest discovery on our own soil proves the next crisis is already taking shape. Worse, it was in the late planning stages. Investigators found more than 300 servers and 100,000 SIM cards hidden in plain sight inside New York apartments; not the arsenal of a foreign power, but a logistics operation staged on our doorstep. If those devices had been activated, emergency networks could have collapsed into static, hospitals would have scrambled, and the government would have been forced to respond as if the country were under attack. Escalation would not have been optional; it would have been immediate and, at the very least, proportionally devastating.

In this foiled attempt, the nightmare to fear wasn’t bombs falling from the sky but silence – phones dead, grids stalled, sensors blind. A quiet attack that forces a loud response, where escalation becomes unstoppable and history repeats its toll in lives, treasure, and time. That’s why SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is being viewed as more than just a technology company, but as one that also offers a defense against a new kind of warfare, where scale and silence are the weapons, and proof is the countermeasure that breaks them.

SMX Exposes the Imposters at the “Proof” Level

SMX embeds microscopic molecular markers directly into materials at the manufacturing stage, including plastics, computer chips, hardware, metals, liquids, and even telecom components, thereby giving every part a permanent, machine-readable identity that takes it from anonymous to auditable in seconds. A cloned SIM is flagged before it can activate. A counterfeit router never makes it onto the grid. A nuclear sensor without a verified chain of custody is rejected outright.

Proof changes everything. Forensics will always arrive too late, sifting through rubble after escalation has already begun. Prevention has to come first. SMX makes that possible by replacing human guesswork with machine certainty. One scan answers three questions instantly: where did this part come from, who touched it, and is it the same one that cleared certification. Proof eliminates the lag that attackers depend on.

And proof scales. SMX has already implemented its system in industries where authenticity is non-negotiable, ranging from recycled plastics and metals to luxury goods. The same molecular fingerprint that certifies a polymer can certify a telecom chip. The same block-chain ledger that authenticates steel can authenticate grid hardware. Fraud is fraud whether it attacks commerce or national security, and SMX technology collapses it at the source.

Stop the Madness Before It Ever Starts

That makes SMX’s technology more than timely; it makes it impossible to ignore. Each attack tries to outdo the last, which means the stakes could not be higher. The next Pearl Harbor or 9/11 won’t look like the previous, but the result will be the same: escalation that swallows years and destabilizes nations.

The difference is that this time, the attack won’t have to come from bombs or planes. It can be built from ordinary devices that are hiding in plain-site supply chains until it’s too late to stop. Unless, of course, those devices are no longer anonymous. Unless proof is built in. Unless SMX’s markers are the checkpoint between logistics and catastrophe.

History doesn’t repeat because adversaries are brilliant. It repeats because societies wait until the opening bell has already rung. SMX offers a way to break that cycle. To stop the next attack not after it happens, but before it ever begins. By proving authenticity at the source, SMX shows that proof itself is the ultimate form of prevention. And with it, the bell of escalation, the one history has tolled too many times, may never have to ring again.

About SMX

As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: matters relating to the Company’s fight against abusive and possibly illegal trading tactics against the Company’s stock; successful launch and implementation of SMX’s joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of gold, steel, rubber and other materials; changes in SMX’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX’s ability to develop and launch new products and services, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; SMX’s ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX’s ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX’s product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX’s business model; developments and projections relating to SMX’s competitors and industry; and SMX’s approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMX’s business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

EMAIL: info@securitymattersltd.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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ST. GEORGE’S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / Atlas Salt Inc. (“Atlas Salt” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SALT)(OTCQB:REMRF)(FRA:9D00) announces that it has closed its brokered private placement financing (the “Offering“) previously announced on October 14, 2025, raising gross proceeds of $8,704,400. Under the Offering, 10,880,500 common shares of the Company (“Common Shares“) at a price of $0.80 per Common Share (the “Offering Price“) were issued pursuant to National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions (“NI 45-106“) in accordance with Part 5A of NI 45-106, as amended by the Canadian Securities Administrators’ Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the “Listed Issuer Financing Exemption“). The Common Shares offered under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption are not subject to a hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.

Participants in the Offering included a strategic investor with whom the Company is excited to build and strengthen its relationship. This investor’s interest in the Company and its flagship Great Atlantic Salt Project aligns with its long-term strategic objectives.

Nolan Peterson, CEO of Atlas Salt, commented: “The commitment and interest of both new and existing shareholders underscores the strength of the results of our recent Updated Feasibility Study, which demonstrated improved project economics and cash flow potential at Great Atlantic, in conjunction with significant de-risking. The participation of this strategic investor marks a major milestone for the Company and further reinforces our confidence in the direction we are taking with the Great Atlantic Salt Project. The rapid and positive response to the Updated Feasibility Study, the resulting market interest and the rapid closing of this financing have provided us with a timely opportunity to advance our early works program. Collectively, these developments position Atlas Salt as an increasingly attractive investment opportunity.”

The Offering was conducted pursuant to the terms of an agency agreement entered into among the Company and Raymond James Ltd., as co-lead agent and joint bookrunner, and Ventum Financial Corp., as co-lead agent and joint bookrunner, on behalf of a syndicate of agents, including Desjardins Capital Markets (collectively, the “Agents“). As consideration for their services, the Company has paid the Agents an aggregate cash fee totaling $522,264. The Company also issued to the Agents an aggregate of 652,830 compensation warrants (each, a “Compensation Warrant“), with each Compensation Warrant entitling the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share at the Offering Price for a period of 24 months from the closing date of the Offering.

The net proceeds received from the Offering will be used for civil engineering work related to advancing the Great Atlantic Salt Project towards development and for general corporate and working capital purposes, as further described in the offering document in connection with the Offering, which can be accessed under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at www.atlassalt.com.

As previously disclosed, certain insiders of the Company participated in the Offering, and such participation by insiders constitutes a related party transaction as defined in Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101“). The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder requirements provided under sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 on the basis that neither the fair market value of the securities issued under the Offering nor the consideration paid by insiders of the Company exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.

The securities offered have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Atlas Salt Inc.

Atlas Salt is developing Canada’s next salt mine and is committed to responsible and sustainable mining practices. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, the company is poised to make significant contributions to the North American salt market while upholding its values of environmental stewardship and community engagement.

For more information, please contact:

Jeff Kilborn, CFO & VP Corporate Development
investors@atlassalt.com
(709) 275-2009

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Findings show oral Mira-55 fully normalized pain and significantly reduced inflammation, supporting IND plans and reinforcing MIRA’s position in a $70 billion non-opioid pain market.

MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIRA) (“MIRA” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for neurologic, neuropsychiatric, and metabolic disorders, announced new preclinical data showing that oral Mira-55 normalized pain and significantly reduced inflammation, outperforming injected morphine in an established animal model of inflammatory pain.

This study marks the first time inflammation was directly measured alongside pain in MIRA’s Mira-55 program. In the Company’s prior study, only pain sensitivity was evaluated, with both Mira-55 and morphine administered by injection. The new data expand those findings by demonstrating that oral administration of Mira-55 provided superior pain normalization and direct anti-inflammatory effects, whereas morphine produced only partial and indirect inflammation reduction.

Study Overview and Key Findings

Pain sensitivity was assessed using Von Frey Filament testing, and inflammation was quantified by paw-edema volume in the formalin-induced inflammatory pain model.

Results:

• Oral Mira-55 normalized pain thresholds, fully restoring withdrawal responses to baseline and outperformed injected morphine.

• Mira-55 significantly reduced inflammation, confirming a direct CB2 receptor-mediated anti-inflammatory mechanism, while morphine showed only partial, centrally mediated effects.

• Both treatments provided pain relief, but Mira-55 delivered dual anti-inflammatory and analgesic benefits without sedation or opioid-related risks.

These findings build on previously reported data showing that injected Mira-55 achieved morphine-comparable pain relief, while this new study demonstrates that oral Mira-55 achieved superior pain normalization and direct inflammation reduction. Collectively, the results reinforce Mira-55’s potential as a dual-acting, non-opioid therapy that addresses both inflammation and pain through differentiated, CB2-selective mechanisms.

Reducing inflammation is fundamental to treating pain effectively. Inflammation drives the heightened sensitivity of pain-sensing nerves, amplifying pain signals. Traditional opioids only block pain perception in the brain and do not address inflammation, while NSAIDs treat inflammation but carry significant safety risks. By directly targeting inflammation through CB2 receptor activation, Mira-55 addresses both the cause and the perception of pain, offering a differentiated approach that could redefine how chronic inflammation-driven pain is managed.

Leadership Commentary

“These results highlight the strength of our pipeline and the potential of Mira-55 to become a next-generation, non-opioid therapy,” said Erez Aminov, CEO of MIRA. “With Mira-55 demonstrating meaningful anti-inflammatory and pain-modulating effects through oral administration, we believe MIRA is well positioned to advance multiple programs addressing some of the largest unmet needs in pain and neuroscience.”

Dr. Itzchak Angel, CSA at MIRA, added: “Oral Mira-55’s ability to normalize pain and directly suppress inflammation through CB2 activation highlights a major advance in cannabinoid-based therapeutics. These findings strengthen the rationale for moving this compound toward clinical development.”

Market Opportunity and Strategic Positioning

Chronic inflammatory pain remains one of the largest and most underserved therapeutic markets, historically dominated by NSAIDs and opioids that carry well-documented safety and dependency risks. Mira-55’s CB2-selective mechanism directly targets both pain and inflammation, offering a novel, non-opioid, non-NSAID alternative. The global non-opioid pain treatment market was valued at USD 45.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 70.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.7%. (Grand View Research, 2024)

Broader Preclinical Promise

Beyond its anti-inflammatory and analgesic profile, prior preclinical studies have shown that Mira-55 enhanced memory performance and reduced anxiety-related behavior, suggesting broader neurologic and neuropsychiatric potential.

About Mira-55

Mira-55 is a next-generation analog of marijuana engineered to selectively activate CB2 cannabinoid receptors associated with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects while minimizing CB1-related psychoactivity. Following scientific review, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) determined that Mira-55 is not classified as a controlled substance, supporting its favorable regulatory profile and long-term commercial potential.

About MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIRA) is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for neurologic, neuropsychiatric, and metabolic disorders. Its pipeline includes Mira-55, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid analog for chronic inflammatory pain with additional preclinical evidence of anti-anxiety and memory-enhancing activity; Ketamir-2, an NMDA-receptor antagonist in development for neuropathic pain; and SKNY-1, an oral drug candidate targeting obesity and smoking cessation. The Company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

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This press release and the statements of MIRA’s management related thereto contain “forward-looking statements,” which are statements other than historical facts made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may be identified by words such as “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “possible,” “potential,” “seeks,” “will,” and variations of these words or similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be deemed forward-looking. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on MIRA’s current expectations, estimates, and projections only as of the date of this release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties (many of which are beyond MIRA’s control) that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements, including related to MIRA’s potential merger with SKNY Pharmaceuticals, Inc. These and other risks concerning MIRA’s programs and operations are described in additional detail in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the Form 14A filed by MIRA on June 18, 2025, and other SEC filings, which are on file with the SEC at www.sec.gov and on MIRA’s website at https://www.mirapharmaceuticals.com/investors/sec-filings. MIRA explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.

Contact:
Helga Moya
info@mirapharma.com
(786) 432-9792

SOURCE: MIRA Pharmaceuticals

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The Board of Directors Urges Shareholders to Vote by October 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m., Central Time on Proxy Proposals

ISS Recommends Shareholders Vote “FOR” on all Proposals

FRISCO, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (“GameSquare” or the “Company”) announced that it has rescheduled its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) until November 4, 2025. The Annual Meeting was adjourned to provide shareholders with additional time to vote.

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), an industry leading independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that GameSquare’s shareholders vote “FOR” the Company’s four proposals, including approval of the merger agreement with the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary for the purpose of restating the Certificate of Incorporation to, among other things, increase the number of authorized shares, eliminate supermajority voting requirements to amend the Certificate of Incorporation, declassify the Board of Directors, and implement other non-material specified changes.

Insiders and major shareholders, including the Jones and Goff families, members of management and board, Ryan Zurrer and Robert Leshner, have all voted in favor of the Company’s proposals, demonstrating their continued confidence in the Company’s strategy and long-term potential.

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT NO MATTER HOW MANY SHARES YOU HOLD.

FOR ASSISTANCE WITH VOTING CONTACT Laurel Hill Advisory Group at 1-888.742.1305, or International at +1-416-304-0211, or email Jdepinto@laurelhill.com.

“We’ve received strong support from many of our shareholders, as well as ISS, widely recognized as the industry’s leading independent proxy advisory firm. This underscores the strong merit of our proposals and the value they bring to shareholders,” said Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare.

“A number of shareholders have already voted in favor of GameSquare’s proposals, but we need more shareholders to vote. The proposals are designed to position GameSquare for continued growth and value creation as we execute our vision for the future. Every vote matters, and I encourage all shareholders to take a few minutes to vote their shares today and make their voice heard,” Kenna concluded.

Shareholders of record as of September 5, 2025, are advised to vote their shares well in advance of the proxy voting deadline of 11:59 p.m. CT, on October 31, 2025. The proposals are included in the definitive proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 8, 2025. The proxy statement is available at: https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1714562/000164117225026855/formdef14a.htm

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR ALL DIRECTOR NOMINEES AND PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS.

Key Proxy Proposal: Technical Statutory Merger
The primary proposal this year is the approval of a statutory merger with a wholly owned subsidiary. GameSquare will remain the surviving entity. This is a technical reorganization only and not a new merger or acquisition. The purpose of the merger is to adopt a restated set of articles of incorporation.

Approval of this proposal will allow GameSquare to:

• Modernize and simplify its governing documents

• Provide flexibility to support future growth and capital markets initiatives

• Align its governance framework with current best practices

Other Proxy Proposals
In addition to the statutory merger, shareholders are being asked to consider:

• Election of Directors with the expertise to provide strong oversight and leadership

• Ratification of Independent Auditors to reinforce confidence in GameSquare’s financial reporting

• Equity and Governance Matters that support attracting and retaining talent, aligning management incentives with shareholders, and strengthening corporate governance

Your Vote Matters
Every shareholder’s vote is important, regardless of the number of shares owned. Shareholders are strongly encouraged to vote as soon as possible online, by telephone, or by mailing their proxy card, as outlined in the proxy materials.

Shareholder Questions and Voting Assistance
Shareholders who have any questions or require assistance with voting may contact the Company’s proxy solicitation agent and shareholder communications advisor:

Laurel Hill Advisory Group
Toll Free (North America): 1-888.742.1305
International: +1-416-304-0211
By Email: Jdepinto@laurelhill.com

About GameSquare Holdings, Inc.
GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) is a cutting-edge media, entertainment, and technology company transforming how brands and publishers connect with Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences. With a platform that spans award-winning creative services, advanced analytics, and FaZe Clan Esports, one of the most iconic gaming organizations, we operate one of the largest gaming media networks in North America. As a digital-native business, GameSquare provides brands with unparalleled access to world-class creators and talent, delivering authentic connections across gaming, esports, and youth culture. Complementing our operating strategy, GameSquare has developed an innovative treasury management program designed to generate yield and enhance capital efficiency, reinforcing our commitment to building a dynamic, high-performing media company at the intersection of culture, technology, and next-generation financial innovation.

To learn more, visit www.gamesquare.com.

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Corporate Contact
Lou Schwartz, President
Phone: (216) 464-6400
Email: ir@gamesquare.com

Investor Relations
Andrew Berger
Phone: (216) 464-6400
Email: ir@gamesquare.com

Media Relations
Chelsey Northern / The Untold
Phone: (254) 855-4028
Email: pr@gamesquare.com

SOURCE: GameSquare Holdings, Inc.

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