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SMX Resets Plastic Economics-Lower Costs Start with Recycling

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2026 / As global conflict and geopolitical instability continue to disrupt energy markets, the cost of everyday goods-from food and clothing to packaging and household essentials-is rising sharply. SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is positioning its technology as a direct solution to this inflationary pressure, enabling the use of verified recycled plastics to stabilize and potentially lower production costs across industries.

Professional Services Firms Bet Big on AI but Skills Gaps Are Holding Them Back, General Assembly Survey Finds

Most firms have had to abandon at least one AI initiative due to a lack of skills in the past year

ECGI Signs Definitive $25 Million Agreement to Acquire RezyFi

Agreement would add a 29-state licensed mortgage platform to ECGI as it advances a $10M mortgage tokenization pilot and prepares to open its investor portal

Spider Labs Releases Educational Manga to Explain Ad Fraud

Tokyo-based marketing security company uses illustrated storytelling to make digital advertising risks easier to understand

SMX Technology Can Stop Cost Increases Through Recycled Plastics

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is redefining the economics of everyday goods by proving that advanced plastic recycling technology can directly reduce costs for consumers. At a time when inflation continues to pressure household budgets-and global conflict is disrupting energy markets, driving volatility in oil and gas prices-SMX enables manufacturers to produce high-quality goods using verified recycled materials without the price instability associated with virgin plastic.

Venezuela protesters demand end to 'hunger' level wages

Hundreds of Venezuelan workers and pensioners marched Monday for an increase in "hunger" wages as well as pensions frozen for four years and eroded by galloping inflation.

Oil slides, stocks rebound on Trump's Iran remarks

Oil prices tumbled and stock markets rebounded Monday after US President Donald Trump suddenly ordered a halt to strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure after initially setting a 48-hour deadline, claiming "very good" talks with Tehran.

Runway collision kills two pilots at New York airport

Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on a runway at New York's LaGuardia airport, US authorities said Monday.

Bosnian truckers blocked EU freight terminals for a day over visa rules

Bosnian truck drivers blockaded two freight terminals on the border with EU member Croatia on Monday in a one-day protest over visa rules limiting their time in the bloc.

Namibia rejects Starlink licence request

Namibia said Monday it had rejected a request for billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in southern Africa.

US, TotalEnergies reach 'nearly $1 bn' deal to end offshore wind projects

The United States and TotalEnergies on Monday signed an agreement to end the French company's offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those funds towards fossil fuel production, with the US interior secretary saying the deal was worth "nearly $1 billion."

Countries act to limit fuel price rise, cut consumption

The surge in fuel prices triggered by the war in the Middle East has prompted countries to take measures to limit the financial impact on consumers and businesses.

'Stop, truck one, stop!': transcript of NY plane collision

Moments before an Air Canada Express plane collided with a firetruck on the runway of New York's LaGuardia Airport, a traffic controller cleared the truck to cross the runway and then urgently ordered it to halt, a recording showed.

Trump calls off Iran strikes and announces 'very good' talks

President Donald Trump shelved plans on Monday to attack Iran's power plants in a stunning about-turn sparked by what he said were "very good" talks with unidentified Iranian officials to bring an end to the war.

Russia, Vietnam advance plans for first nuclear power plant

Russia and Vietnam on Monday signed a cooperation agreement on the construction of Vietnam's first nuclear power plant, Russia's Rosatom nuclear agency said on Monday.

No 'silver bullet' for video game age restrictions: PEGI chief

The head of Europe's video game rating system, PEGI, has warned against supposed "silver bullet" child protection solutions such as age verification, in an interview with AFP.

EU chief in Australia as trade talks enter 'last mile'

EU-Australia talks to strike a trade pact were in their "last mile" Monday, Brussels said as European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Sydney raising hopes for a deal.

Oil prices slide, European stocks rebound on Trump's Iran remarks

Oil prices tumbled and European stock markets rebounded Monday in volatile trading as US President Donald Trump suddenly ordered a halt to strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure after claiming "very good" talks with Tehran.

Greece train tragedy trial adjourned amid courtroom chaos

A long-awaited trial into Greece's worst train tragedy was adjourned to April 1 after starting on Monday amid chaotic scenes in a courtroom too small to handle the huge interest in the case, officials said.

Iran defies Trump Hormuz ultimatum with naval mine threat

Iran threatened Monday to deploy naval mines in the Gulf and target power plants across the region as it defied US President Donald Trump's ultimatum for the Islamic republic to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Runway collision kills two pilots, shutters New York airport

A plane carrying dozens of people collided with a fire truck on a runway at New York's LaGuardia airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot and causing "serious injuries" to others, authorities said Monday.

Stocks tumble, oil jumps on Trump's Iran ultimatum

Stocks tumbled Monday and oil prices jumped after Donald Trump and Iranian leaders traded threats over the key Strait of Hormuz, while Israel said the Middle East war could last several more weeks.

Mideast war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks

The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency warned Monday, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and threatened weeks more fighting.

Plane, fire truck collide on runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport

A plane carrying dozens of people collided with a fire truck late Sunday on a runway at New York's LaGuardia airport, forcing a halt to flights at the transport hub, authorities said.

Global economy under 'major threat' from Strait of Hormuz crisis: IEA chief

The global economy is under "major threat" from the energy crisis caused by the Middle East war and "no country will be immune" to its effects, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said Monday.

Israel launches new strikes on Tehran as Iran takes aim at Gulf sites

Israel launched a fresh wave of strikes on Monday at Iran, which threatened retaliation against vital infrastructure across the Middle East in a war that has plunged the world into its worst energy crisis in decades.

Cuba restores power grid after latest blackout

Cuba's power grid was restored Sunday, officials said, a day after the second nationwide blackout in a week as the crisis-hit island struggles under a US oil blockade.

Trump orders immigration agents to airports amid crippling budget standoff

Immigration agents will be deployed in US airports beginning Monday, aiming to alleviate soaring congestion at security screenings amid a weeks-long budget standoff over President Donald Trump's mass deportation drive, officials said.

SMX Stabilizes Prices in a Volatile World: Verified Recycled Plastics Keep Costs - and Shelf Prices - in Check

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is redefining price stability in consumer markets by proving that rising input costs do not have to drive higher prices. As energy volatility continues to push up the cost of virgin plastic, SMX enables brands to shift to certified recycled materials that control costs - without increasing price for consumers.

SMX Breaks the Link Between Material Costs and Consumer Prices: Verified Recycled Plastics Keep Products Affordable

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is disrupting the traditional cost structure of consumer goods by proving that rising material costs do not have to result in higher prices for consumers. As the cost of virgin plastic continues to climb alongside volatile energy markets, SMX enables brands to transition to certified recycled plastics that stabilize costs - and protect price at the shelf.

REITs, Institutional Capital, and Canada's Housing Future: Why Attracting Smart Money Matters

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Canada's housing crisis is well-documented: soaring construction costs, stalled development pipelines, and a chronic shortfall of new supply stretching from Halifax to Vancouver. While much of the policy debate has focused on zoning reform and government-led affordable housing programs, a quieter conversation is gaining traction among development leaders - one that centres on the role of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and institutional capital in solving Canada's most persistent urban challenge.

SMX Resets Pricing Power in Consumer Goods: Verified Recycled Plastic Stops Costs From Rising

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is redefining how companies manage rising costs by proving that higher material prices do not have to translate into higher prices for consumers. As energy-driven inflation pushes up the cost of virgin plastic, SMX enables brands to switch to certified recycled materials that protect margins - without increasing price at the shelf.

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