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Trump says Iran killings stopped, Tehran says 'no plan for hanging'

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, but added that he would "watch it and see" about threatened military action.

FRMO Corp. Announces Non-Reliance on Previously Issued Financial Statements

WHITE PLAINS, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / FRMO Corp. (the "Company" or "FRMO") (OTCID:FRMO) today announced that shareholders and others should not rely upon certain of the Company's previously issued financial statements and that it will delay filing its condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended November 30, 2025.

SMX Reframes Global Trade by Embedding Proof Into Materials, Not Systems

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / Modern supply chains were optimized for speed and scale, not interrogation. For decades, questions of origin, custody, and compliance were resolved through documents, attestations, and long-standing relationships. That approach worked-until regulatory scrutiny intensified, disputes multiplied, and global trade fractured into competing jurisdictions. What once ran on assumption is now being asked to stand up to inspection.

SMX Extends Material-Embedded Identity Platform into Denim and Recycled Denim Markets

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW), a global provider of material-level identity and digital traceability solutions, has expanded its platform into denim and recycled-denim applications, bringing its cotton-based material authentication capabilities into one of the apparel industry's largest and most widely consumed product categories.

SMX Establishes Material-Level Identity for Cannabis and rPET Within Federal Compliance Frameworks

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / The cannabis industry is approaching a regulatory turning point where storytelling gives way to substantiation. As federal oversight advances, cannabis is transitioning out of fragmented state-by-state systems and toward a compliance model consistent with other regulated industries. In that environment, credibility is no longer measured by disclosure alone. It is measured by verifiable control.

The Bull Case for SMX, Built on Proof, Not Noise

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / Don't pay attention to the clickbait headlines that have no substance. Many of these so-called bear cases are written to grab attention, drive traffic, or frame a broader argument about an entirely different stock. SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) just gets pulled into the headline because it's volatile and misunderstood. That doesn't make the analysis substantive. It makes it convenient.

Why Silver Highlights the Discipline SMX Was Built For

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / Infrastructure technologies are unforgiving by nature. They demand patience, sequencing, and alignment with systems that move deliberately and penalize disruption. When deployment is rushed or incentives favor speed over stability, failure is rarely subtle. It shows up quickly and publicly.

SMX Is Redefining the Gold Standard-Not Through Currency, but Through Certainty

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / For generations, economists and market strategists debated when gold might reclaim its formal role in global finance. Theories cycled. Predictions resurfaced. Calls for a return to currency-backed bullion never quite materialized. While that debate continued, a more consequential shift emerged quietly. The next gold standard is not monetary. It is evidentiary.

SMX's Valuation Is Shifting From Speculation to Demonstrated Performance

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / A subtle but important change is underway in how SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is being evaluated by the market. The company is no longer positioned as a technology story waiting to be proven. That phase has largely passed. What remains is the market's adjustment to evidence that already exists.

How SMX Is Replacing Assumption With Proof Across Fashion, Luxury, and Materials

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / A quiet recalibration is taking place across global supply chains. It is not driven by aesthetics, seasonal cycles, or branding strategy. It is driven by a more basic question: what happens when materials are no longer anonymous?

Why Integrity Now Has to Be Built, Not Declared - and How SMX Fits That Reality

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / For decades, supply-chain integrity functioned largely as a messaging process. Companies disclosed policies. Auditors reviewed procedures. Regulators accepted what could not realistically be verified once materials moved at scale. That model depended on trust, interpretation, and paperwork.

Hospitality SaaS Platform Craftable Announces Partnership with AP Payments-as-a-Service Fintech Finexio

Craftable enhances industry-leading A/P digital invoice processing with Automated Accounts Payable Solution

Big Idea To Bestseller Redefines Nonfiction Publishing With a Faster, Proven Model For Entrepreneurs

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / Big Idea To Bestseller, the fast-growing publishing company founded by entrepreneur and bestselling author Jake Kelfer, is transforming how entrepreneurs write and launch nonfiction books by making the entire process easier, faster, and more profitable than ever before. As more business owners turn to books to gain visibility and authority, the company is redefining what modern publishing looks like in 2026.

US stocks fall again as Iran worries lift oil prices

Wall Street stocks fell again Wednesday as investors shrugged off solid bank earnings and US data while oil prices jumped on rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.

'Bridgerton' premieres in Paris promising 'Cinderella with a twist'

The promoters of Bridgerton, the most English of TV series, chose Paris Wednesday to launch the fourth series of the hit show whose key plotline promises to be "Cinderella with a twist", according to star Yerin Ha.

Battle over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia rages in Dutch court

A Dutch court held hearings Wednesday to weigh whether to order an investigation into Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chip company at the centre of a global tug-of-war over critical semiconductor technology.

Italian influencer Ferragni acquitted in Christmas cake fraud trial

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni was acquitted Wednesday of aggravated fraud over charity endorsement deals in a case that has led to greater regulation of the sector in Italy.

Ryanair hits out at 'stupid' Belgium over aviation taxes

Low-cost airline Ryanair on Wednesday announced it is mulling a cut to flights in Belgium, especially at its major European hub of Charleroi Airport, because of Belgian authorities' "stupid" taxes.

African manufacturers welcome US trade deal, call to finalise it

African manufacturers on Wednesday welcomed US lawmakers' approval for renewing their duty-free access but called for urgency in finalising the deal.

'We can't make ends meet': civil servants protest in Ankara

Hundreds of angry civil servants marched through Ankara Wednesday demanding a realistic pay rise as they battle poverty amid the soaring prices and double-digit inflation.

Oil prices extend gains on Iran unrest

Oil prices rose further Wednesday on the political instability in major crude producer Iran, helping safe-haven gold to a new record high and weighing on the dollar.

Italian influencer Ferragni awaits verdict in Christmas cake fraud trial

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on Wednesday was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals.

Dutch court hears battle over Nexperia

A Dutch court held hearings Wednesday to weigh whether to order an investigation into Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chip company at the centre of a global tug-of-war over critical semiconductor technology.

Luxury retailer Saks Global files for bankruptcy

US luxury retail group Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, said Wednesday it had filed for bankruptcy.

Asian markets mostly up with politics bump for Tokyo

Asian markets largely rose on Wednesday as speculation about a snap election in Japan pushed up Tokyo shares, and oil prices dipped after a surge fuelled by instability in Iran.

China's trade surplus hit record $1.2 trillion in 2025

China reported strong trade numbers for 2025 on Wednesday, as its surplus rose year-on-year to a record $1.2 trillion despite a slump in exports to the United States after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs.

Trail goes cold in UK abandoned babies mystery

Two years after a newborn baby was found abandoned on a freezing winter's night, London police look set to shelve their investigation despite having discovered that she is the sibling of two other foundlings.

Asian markets mixed, Tokyo up on election speculation

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday, with Japan election speculation pushing Tokyo shares to a record high, while oil steadied after a surge fuelled by instability in Iran.

US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions

The US Commerce Department on Tuesday opened the door for Nvidia to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips in China with restrictions, following through on a policy shift announced last month by President Donald Trump.

SMX Expands Traceability Platform into Global Latex and Rubber Gloves Market

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 14, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) has expanded its industrial rubber traceability platform into the global latex and rubber gloves market, extending its circular materials strategy into one of the world's largest post-use rubber waste streams. The move marks the sixth application of SMX's circular-rubber program and targets a sector where recovery and reuse have historically been limited.

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Gladstone Capital Announces Monthly Cash Distributions for January, February and March 2026 and Conference Call Date

Confirming Cash Distribution of $0.15 per share of common stock for each of January, February and March 2026

SMX Advances Cyber Hardware Security with "AAA" Vision

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 14, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) continues to expand its footprint in the cybersecurity hardware space through proprietary technology created to protect critical electronic components across global supply chains. The company's approach, aligned with its "AAA" vision of AI Autonomous Arteries, leverages patented sub-molecular markings, micro-GPS tracking, and blockchain encryption to authenticate, trace, and safeguard devices from tampering, fraud, and unauthorized access throughout their lifecycle.

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