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The platform that slashed NASA’s R&D costs and compressed three-day computations into one hour is now available to any organisation

Previous challenge winner’s spacecraft solution is bound for space

What do you do when your toughest technical problem stumps every expert in your building? If you’re NASA, you throw it open to 85 million minds across 140 countries. Starting today, any company can do the same.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / Freelancer (ASX:FLN) announced the global launch of its Moonshot Innovation Program, opening the breakthrough platform that has delivered over 20,000 solutions to NASA, NIH, and the CDC to enterprises worldwide.

The same system that helped NASA save 80-99% on R&D costs, compressed Bureau of Reclamation river modelling from 72 hours to 60 minutes, and generated 54 genome therapy breakthroughs for NIH is now available to any organization with a problem that traditional consulting can’t crack.

The results speak louder than any pitch deck.

NASA’s spacecraft tank venting challenge attracted 47 solutions from physicists, chemists, and aerospace engineers across multiple continents. The National Institutes of Health’s $6 million gene therapy challenge pulled in teams from Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, and biotech startups, delivering 30 winning approaches in the first phase alone. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation achieved a 60x performance improvement through an algorithm designed by someone outside traditional water management circles.

“We’ve proven something radical,” said Matt Barrie, Chief Executive of Freelancer. “The person who can solve your impossible problem might be anywhere on Earth. They might be working in a completely different industry. They might approach it from an angle your team would never consider.”

The ‘Innovation Arbitrage’

McKinsey research shows 87% of executives report critical skills gaps in emerging technologies. Meanwhile, Freelancer’s government clients have been quietly running a different playbook. They’re not hiring consultants to give them answers their own teams could produce. They’re tapping statistical diversity at scale.

“The currency for problem-solving and finding innovation is diversity,” said Steve Rader, former Program Manager at NASA’s Tournament Lab. “If you could have solved it within your domain, you would have solved it already. As soon as the speed of change is faster than your company is able to change, there is an expiration date on your company.”

The platform has processed challenges across computational fluid dynamics, genome editing, spacecraft engineering, network science, emergency response systems, and data privacy. Winners have included professors from Carthage College, retired MIT engineers, heads of chemistry at aerospace startups, and self-taught innovators who discovered unexpected talents through competition.

How It Works

Unlike traditional R&D where you pay for effort regardless of outcome, innovation challenges only pay for results. Freelancer’s team deconstructs complex problems into solvable components, designs challenges that attract the right global talent, curates responses, and manages IP transfer. Organizations choose how open to make their challenges – global, country-specific, or university-focused.

“You’re not choosing one consulting firm where everyone sits in a room and comes up with the same solution,” said Trisha Epp, Director of Innovation at Freelancer. “You’re having a competition where lots of people come up with their own divergent solutions. They each have a different, unique idea. They’re not influenced by each other.”

Recent challenges demonstrate the range. The National Institute of Standards and Technology invested $1 million in emergency response command systems integrating VR, AR, and LiDAR. NIH committed $6 million over five years to crack targeted gene therapy delivery. The Department of Commerce ran a three-year, $975K program for data privacy certification systems that reached 14 million people globally.

The Track Record

Since 2015, Freelancer has delivered:

• 20,215 breakthrough solutions

• 8,783 participating innovators

• Challenges across 140 countries

• Winners from Harvard, MIT, Yale, Tesla, IBM

• Up to 40x return on investment vs. traditional grant programs

• NASA cost savings of 80-99% vs conventional methods

The success rate led NASA to expand Freelancer’s contract from $25 million over five years (NOIS2) to $475 million over 10 years (NOIS3) – a 600% increase.

“This prize competition has been a great success to Reclamation – exceeding our set goals,” said Yong G. Lai, Ph.D., U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Life-Changing Successes

Winners of past challenges -when Moonshot was limited to select enterprises – have enjoyed incredible benefits. Solutions have been adopted by major aerospace contractors, spun into commercial products, advanced to spaceflight, and secured additional R&D funding.

“The most valuable outcome was validation of product strategy,” said Suzanne Borders, founder of BadVR, a woman-owned small business that won the $1 million CommanDING Tech challenge. “The hardest part of a startup isn’t the actual engineering, it’s knowing what to build and when to build it. The challenge was instrumental.” BadVR has since secured additional government R&D funding and turned their idea into a product for commercial and defense sectors.

Samer Hanoudi, an Assistant Professor at Davenport University who won NASA’s Aftershock challenge, said: “Winning this NASA challenge has significantly boosted my professional confidence and credibility, opening new opportunities for collaborations in aerospace and advanced engineering fields.”

One challenge winner’s spacecraft refueling solution is now advancing to spaceflight through partnerships with Kennedy Space Center and Johnson Space Center, demonstrating the platform’s ability to deliver not just theoretical solutions but flight-ready technology.

The Competitive Reality

This isn’t about outsourcing. It’s about what happens when the world’s brightest minds compete to solve problems that keep your executives up at night. When NASA needed lunar navigation systems, they got shadow compasses, star analog navigation tools, and modular rover designs. When they needed to detect small space debris, they got plasma signature tracking, CubeSat fleets, and a rotating tethered sweeper dubbed “SPACE BAT.”

In an era where competitive advantage is measured in months rather than years, the question isn’t whether to embrace open innovation. It’s whether you’ll do it before your competitors.

Organizations ready to solve their impossible problems can visit www.freelancer.com/innovation-challenges or contact Trisha Epp, Director of Innovation, at trisha@freelancer.com

First Challenge on New Open Platform

The first challenge for the new open version of the Moonshot Innovation Program will be “Restore Your Corner” – a $10,000 global ecosystem restoration challenge.

The challenge invites individuals and communities to document native habitat restoration efforts through video – from removing invasive species to planting native vegetation.

Prizes include regional winners and a People’s Choice Award, while creating an open-source library of restoration techniques adapted to diverse ecosystems worldwide.

The challenge – which goes live in the coming weeks – demonstrates that the platform is open to both enterprises posting technical challenges and public participation initiatives.

“Whether it’s a Fortune 500 company posting a $5 million computational challenge or a community documenting ecosystem restoration, the platform works the same way,” said Trisha Epp, Director of Innovation at Freelancer. “‘Restore Your Corner’ proves anyone can participate.”

For more information, contact:

Moonshot Inquiries:
Trisha Epp
Director of Innovation, Moonshot Innovation, Freelancer
trisha@freelancer.com

Media Inquiries:
Brent O’Halloran
Director of Communications
press@freelancer.com | +1 (650) 442 3334

About Freelancer

Thirteen-time Webby award-winning Freelancer is the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace by total number of users and projects posted. More than 80 million registered users have posted over 25 million projects and contests to date in over 3,000 areas as diverse as website development, logo design, marketing, copywriting, astrophysics, aerospace engineering and manufacturing. Freelancer owns Escrow.com, the leading provider of secure online payments and online transaction management for consumers and businesses on the Internet with over US$8 billion in transactions secured. Freelancer also owns Loadshift, Australia’s largest heavy haulage freight marketplace with over 800 million kilometres of freight posted since inception. Freelancer Limited is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN and in the United States as FRLCY.

SOURCE: Freelancer

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Affirming its Commitment to Sustainability

MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / Masar: a landmark urban development in the heart of Makkah, owned, developed, and operated by Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, has been awarded LEED Gold certification under the LEED for Communities rating system, one of the highest international certifications in sustainability and the built environment. This achievement recognizes Masar’s adoption of an integrated approach that places people and the environment at the heart of its design and planning processes.

This accomplishment reflects the company’s commitment to developing sustainable urban communities in line with global best practices. By balancing quality of life, resource efficiency, and environmental protection, it paves the way for long-term positive impact and a more sustainable future.

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Yasser Abuateek, Chief Executive Officer of Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, said: “Masar Destination’s LEED Gold certification confirms our belief that cities deliver lasting value when they are designed as integrated, human-centered systems. This recognition reflects how we have approached Masar through thoughtful planning that prioritizes resource efficiency, resilience, and quality of life at the community scale. It also marks an important milestone in our work to deliver sustainable urban destinations that support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals for more livable and future-ready cities.”

LEED certification is one of the most prominent global certifications for evaluating green buildings and communities. It is awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to facilities that apply strict standards in areas such as energy and water efficiency, improved indoor air quality, resource management, and reduced carbon emissions, thereby enhancing environmental performance and achieving added value to the community.

The certification aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, supporting national objectives to create more sustainable, prosperous, and livable urban environments. As a LEED Gold-certified community at the planning and design stage, Masar Destination sets a benchmark for integrated development that balances environmental responsibility, quality of life, and long-term urban impact.

Contact Information

Khaled Karanouh
General Manager
+966 507700821
khaledk@prarabia.me

SOURCE: Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / Investors encountering SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) for the first time often start with the obvious headline: a dramatic 2025 price move. A rally exceeding 4,000% naturally draws attention, and from a trading perspective, that reaction makes sense.

But the more important question isn’t how far the stock moved. It’s why it moved-and whether the forces behind that revaluation remain intact.

Between November and late January, SMX’s market capitalization expanded from roughly $5 million to nearly $200 million. That kind of repricing doesn’t happen simply because momentum traders show up. It happens when a market begins to understand a company differently than it did before.

In SMX’s case, investors appeared to recognize something they had previously overlooked: this is not a conventional technology company. It occupies a category of its own.

What the Market Finally Understood

SMX does something few companies can claim. It embeds immutable, molecular-level identifiers directly into physical materials-metals, plastics, textiles, and even liquids-allowing those materials to carry a persistent digital identity from production through end of life.

In practical terms, SMX creates a material-level passport. Provenance, authenticity, and integrity are no longer inferred from documentation or declarations; they are verifiable attributes of the material itself, continuously available throughout the supply chain.

That capability reframed how investors viewed the company.

Some observers have compared the potential impact of this approach to earlier platform technologies that quietly reshaped daily life in the early 2000s. The comparison isn’t about consumer behavior-it’s about scale and permanence. When verification becomes embedded rather than optional, entire systems begin to operate differently.

Momentum Built on Execution, Not Narrative

The shift in perception wasn’t theoretical. It was reinforced by tangible developments.

SMX engaged with Singapore’s A*STAR on circularity initiatives, partnered with Dubai’s DMCC to monitor precious metals markets, and advanced additional programs that demonstrated real-world deployment. These weren’t aspirational announcements-they were signals of operational traction.

As those engagements accumulated, the market began to see SMX less as a concept and more as infrastructure: a company capable of redefining how sustainability, accountability, and circularity are enforced across global supply chains.

Crucially, this wasn’t driven by slogans or speculation. It was driven by proof.

The Missing Piece: A Digital Market Layer

Even with material-level verification in place, one element still needed reinforcement: a digital mechanism capable of supporting scale, monetization, and institutional participation-particularly around SMX’s Plastic Cycle Token (PCT).

That is where Kraken enters the picture.

Not as the headline. As the reinforcement.

Why Institutions Care About Structure More Than Innovation

Retail investors often focus on novelty. Institutions do not.

Large enterprises, regulators, and global partners assume innovation as a baseline. What they scrutinize instead is durability: whether a platform can withstand audits, cyber risk, regulatory oversight, and operational complexity without becoming a liability.

SMX’s alignment with Kraken addresses those questions directly.

SMX already establishes material truth. Kraken strengthens the environment in which that truth operates-enhancing execution security, permissions, and system resilience. Together, they answer the questions institutions ask before committing: Can this scale? Can it integrate cleanly? Can it operate without introducing new risk?

Those answers matter as much as any technological feature.

Why the Order of Operations Matters

It’s important to understand the sequence that brought SMX to this point.

First came molecular verification.
Then digital identity via the Plastic Cycle Token.
Only after scale and institutional relevance became real did execution-layer reinforcement arrive.

That order is not accidental.

Institutions do not adopt platforms that are still assembling their foundations. They adopt systems that appear designed for oversight from day one. SMX had already secured meaningful engagements throughout 2025. The Kraken-based treasury strategy announced recently strengthens that posture-but it does not redefine it.

The direction was already set.

Reducing Friction Where Adoption Breaks Down

One of the biggest obstacles to institutional adoption isn’t cost or capability. It’s disruption.

Kraken allows SMX to integrate into enterprise environments without forcing counterparties to rebuild their own security or treasury frameworks. That lowers barriers, shortens evaluation cycles, and accelerates confidence-particularly around PCT participation.

For institutions, that difference is decisive. Seamless integration often determines whether a platform is approved quickly or deferred indefinitely.

Confidence Compounds in Infrastructure

Once institutions adopt infrastructure, they rarely unwind it quickly. Trust compounds. Switching costs rise. Systems embed themselves.

Kraken strengthens SMX’s ability to operate under scale, scrutiny, and complexity. That isn’t flashy-but it’s exactly what institutions prioritize.

As verification requirements expand and enforcement tightens globally, platforms that function smoothly under pressure gain relevance without needing to reintroduce themselves. SMX is positioning for that moment.

Readiness, Not Noise, Drives Adoption

The recent Kraken announcement drew attention-but its real value lies in deployability, not publicity.

Kraken doesn’t make SMX louder. It makes it easier to adopt.

That distinction matters. Platforms that are operationally ready before demand becomes unavoidable are the ones institutions trust when stakes rise. SMX’s track record across materials, jurisdictions, and enforcement contexts puts it in that category.

The stock’s pullback from its highs doesn’t negate that shift. With a market cap still near $200 million-more than 4,000% above November levels-it’s clear the market remains engaged.

And with valuations once again accessible, 2026 may bring renewed attention from investors who now understand what SMX actually represents.

About SMX

SMX enables material-level verification across global supply chains, helping companies meet carbon neutrality goals and comply with evolving regulatory standards. Through its marking, tracking, measuring, and digital platform technologies, SMX supports the transition to a more transparent, accountable, and circular economy.

Contact:

Jeremy Murphy
jeremy@360bespoke.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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The Peace Anthem of the 21st Century

MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / Electronic Dance Music (EDM) recording artist, Sir Ivan, has co-written and recorded a peace song that will stand the test of time. Inspired by 20th-century anti-war rock legends such as John Lennon and Bob Dylan, Sir Ivan’s new single, “Love Is The Piece,” is a bold reminder to all generations that love remains the only path to peace and is found only in our hearts.

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“As the son of an Auschwitz survivor (see UnstoppableSiggi.com), my life has been deeply affected by the tragedy of having over 50 family members murdered during the Holocaust, simply because they were Jewish. My father’s miraculous survival and my subsequent birth had a purpose. And that purpose was for me to one day write and sing a peace song that would help stop violence, bloodshed, and war between people. That song is ‘Love Is The Piece,’” declared Sir Ivan.

While global conflicts and civil unrest escalate around the world, Sir Ivan delivers a timely and powerful message with his new single, “Love Is The Piece.” Known internationally as Peaceman for his long-standing commitment to promoting peace through music, Sir Ivan brings an urgent, modern voice to the legacy of anti-war anthems.

In “Love Is The Piece,” Sir Ivan confronts one of humanity’s greatest contradictions: despite extraordinary technological and scientific achievements, we remain unable to end war. “But the one thing that they can’t seem to solve / Is the end of war – it’s time to evolve,” he sings, calling for a shift in human consciousness.

The chorus delivers the heart of the message: “Love is the piece we need for peace.” It’s a direct call to unity that resonates strongly in today’s fractured global climate.

The lyrics emphasize that pure love transcends national, religious, and cultural boundaries.
“It goes beyond Christians, Muslims, and Jews… The answer’s not blowin’ in the wind / ‘Cause our hearts hold the one solution within.”

Sir Ivan’s dedication to peace-focused artistry has been highlighted in previous press coverage, including the world premiere of his award-winning “Get Together” music video and his global DJ initiative supporting creatives in crisis.

His collaboration with acclaimed producer Markus Schulz – recently highlighted by We Rave You and EDM.com – further cemented his status as a meaningful voice in electronic music.

With “Love Is The Piece,” Sir Ivan continues his mission to inspire change through powerful lyrics. A series of forthcoming remixes from leading dance producers will help bring the message to clubs, festivals, and playlists worldwide. All streaming and download proceeds go to The Peaceman Foundation (thepeacemanfoundation.org).

About Sir Ivan
Sir Ivan is a Top 10 Billboard and Music Week recording artist, peace advocate, and philanthropist whose mission-driven catalogue blends powerful social messages with modern dance production. Often recognized for reimagining iconic anti-war and peace-driven songs, he has become one of dance music’s most distinctive voices for unity and compassion.

Sir Ivan has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning producers such as Jason Evigan, Peter Rafelson, Tracey Young, Midi Mafia, and Omar Okram, as well as other notable names, including Paul Oakenfold, Markus Schulz, and Jeff Timmons (of music group 98 Degrees), who produced the original mix of “Love Is The Piece.”

Full biography: SirIvan.com/biography

Connect with Sir Ivan:
ffm.bio/sirivan

Media Contact:
Marty True, sirivan@x-staticmusicgroup.com

SOURCE: Peaceman Productions

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MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / TGI SOLAR POWER GROUP (OTCMarkets:TSPG), a leader in sustainable technology and environmental real estate development, through its specialized digital marketing subsidiary ADVENT BUZZ, is proud to announce its official role as a lead sponsor and the designated Official Business Development and Marketing Partner for Earth Week Miami 2026.

Presented by The ECO Channel, Earth Week Miami (April 22-26, 2026) is the region’s premier convergence point for sustainability, innovation, and global media. As the “Global Megaphone” for the green and blue economy, this partnership allows TGI and Advent Buzz to bridge the gap between local climate action and international broadcast visibility.

Opportunities for Growth and Visibility

As the official marketing arm for this event, Advent Buzz is opening exclusive pathways for brands, entrepreneurs, and advocates to participate in this planetary mission.

Exhibitor & Media Packages

Showcase your sustainable innovations to a global audience of investors, policymakers, and media leaders.

Exclusive TGI/Advent Buzz Discount: Use promo code EARTHWEEK1 to receive a 10% discount on any exhibitor or sponsorship package.

Visibility Booster: Packages include professionally produced 10-minute televised business presentations broadcast globally on The ECO Channel.

Booking Link: Purchase Discounted Packages via Eventbrite

The ECO Ambassador Program

We are calling for environmental champions to join our mission as ECO Ambassadors or volunteers.

Impact:

Selected ambassadors will be featured across Earth Week Miami’s media channels, joining a prestigious roster that includes past honorees like Dr. Jane Goodall⁶.

Strategic Partnerships & Revenue

For organizations looking to collaborate on a deeper level, our partnership offers a 15% net commission on every exhibitor or sponsorship package sold through your network.

About Earth Week Miami 2026

Spanning across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, the event features a curated schedule of sustainable commerce exhibitions, startup pitch competitions, beach cleanups, and VIP gala auctions. It serves as a vital platform for cities to attract global investment and engage audiences in the most pressing environmental issues of our time.

“This is about legacy,” says Michel Thomas, CEO of The ECO Channel. “Media has the power to shape culture, and through this partnership with TGI and Advent Buzz, we are giving those who care about the future a voice that can be heard around the world.”

About The ECO Channel https://www.theecochannel.com/

The ECO Channel is an online digital and streaming portal delivering news, entertainment, and education, to audiences worldwide. It is the first “green” TV Channel in the US reporting exclusively on sustainable and eco-friendly initiatives globally. The ECO Channel connects the dots by reporting on and providing high quality programming that educates, advocates and stimulates action for a healthier planet and a better, more sustainable future. https://www.theecochannel.com/

About TGI Solar Power Group Inc.

TGI Solar Power Group Inc. is a diversified holding company dedicated to acquiring innovative patented technologies and designs that enhance the quality of life while respecting the planet. Through its focus on sustainable habitats and environmental research, TGI remains at the cutting edge of green innovation.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Safe Harbor statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1965: Those statements contained herein which are not historical are forward-looking statements, and as such are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual operating results to materially differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, certain delays that are beyond the company’s control, with respect to market.

Contact:

Samuel Epstein CEO
info@tgipower.com

SOURCE: TGI Solar Power Group, Inc.

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SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / Revelation Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:REVB) (the “Company” or “Revelation”), a clinical-stage life sciences company focused on rebalancing inflammation, announced today the entry into a definitive agreement for the immediate exercise of certain outstanding warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 13,065,000 shares of common stock, issued by the Company on September 11, 2025 (the “Existing Warrants”), at reduced exercise price of $0.86 per share. The shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Existing Warrants are registered pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-290309). The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about January 26, 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Roth Capital Partners is acting as the Company’s financial advisor for this transaction.

In consideration for the immediate exercise of the warrants for cash, the exercising holders will receive new Class J warrants to purchase shares of common stock in a private placement pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The new Class J warrants will be exercisable into an aggregate of up to 26,130,000 shares of common stock, will be exercisable beginning on the effective date of stockholder approval of the shares issuable upon exercise of the new warrants at an exercise price of $0.86 per share, and have a term of exercise equal to five years after the stockholder approval date. The securities offered in the private placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or applicable under state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws. As part of the transaction, the Company has agreed to file a resale registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 20 days of the closing to register the resale of the shares of common stock underlying the new Class J warrants issued in the private placement.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About Revelation Biosciences, Inc.

Revelation Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical stage life sciences company focused on rebalancing inflammation using its proprietary formulation, Gemini. Revelation has multiple ongoing programs to evaluate Gemini as a treatment for acute kidney injury, a treatment of chronic kidney disease, prevention of post-surgical infection, and a treatment to reduce hyperinflammation and infection associated with severe burn.

For more information, please visit www.RevBiosciences.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “plan”, “outlook”, and “project” and other similar expressions. We caution investors that forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and are only predictions or statements of current expectations and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Revelation cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: the ability of Revelation to meet its financial and strategic goals, due to, among other things, competition; the ability of Revelation to grow and manage growth profitability and retain its key employees; the possibility that the Revelation may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; risks relating to the successful development of Revelation’s product candidates; the ability to successfully complete planned clinical studies of its product candidates; the risk that we may not fully enroll our clinical studies or enrollment will take longer than expected; risks relating to the occurrence of adverse safety events and/or unexpected concerns that may arise from data or analysis from our clinical studies; changes in applicable laws or regulations; expected initiation of the clinical studies, the timing of clinical data; the outcome of the clinical data, including whether the results of such study is positive or whether it can be replicated; the outcome of data collected, including whether the results of such data and/or correlation can be replicated; the timing, costs, conduct and outcome of our other clinical studies; the anticipated treatment of future clinical data by the FDA, the EMA or other regulatory authorities, including whether such data will be sufficient for approval; the success of future development activities for its product candidates; potential indications for which product candidates may be developed; the ability of Revelation to maintain the listing of its securities on NASDAQ; the expected duration over which Revelation’s balances will fund its operations; and other risks and uncertainties described herein, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in other reports and other public filings with the SEC by Revelation.

Company Contacts

Mike Porter
Investor Relations
Porter LaVay & Rose Inc.
Email: mike@plrinvest.com

Chester Zygmont, III
Chief Financial Officer
Revelation Biosciences Inc.
Email: czygmont@revbiosciences.com

SOURCE: Revelation Biosciences, Inc.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is reshaping what the “gold standard” means in modern finance-not as a theory of currency backing, but as a system of proof. For decades, economists and policymakers debated whether gold would ever reclaim a formal monetary role. That debate cycled without resolution. What has resolved, quietly and decisively, is something more operational and more consequential: in an era defined by enforcement, sanctions, and geopolitical risk, gold’s value is increasingly determined by its ability to verify itself.

The next gold standard is evidentiary, not monetary.

Gold is entering a phase where legitimacy, traceability, and compliance are no longer secondary considerations. For regulators, custodians, and institutional holders, the defining question is no longer how much gold exists in theory, but how much of it can credibly demonstrate origin, custody, and integrity as it moves across borders, refineries, vaults, and ownership regimes. Markets that once relied on trust, precedent, and documentation are now being tested by scrutiny that those systems were never designed to withstand.

Behind the scenes, structural weaknesses have become harder to ignore. Significant portions of global gold inventories carry incomplete or inherited histories. Bars have passed through multiple jurisdictions over decades with records that are fragmented, inconsistent, or unverifiable. Legacy systems-built on refinery stamps, serial numbers, and paper trails-functioned in a slower, more cooperative world. Under today’s enforcement environment, assumption is no longer sufficient. Gold’s paradox is now visible: it is prized for certainty, yet much of it cannot independently substantiate its own past.

This is the gap SMX is designed to close.

By embedding a persistent, molecular-level identifier directly into gold itself, SMX enables the metal to carry verifiable identity through refining, transport, division, remelting, and reuse. That identity does not depend on external databases, custodial declarations, or documentation that can degrade over time. It is inseparable from the material. Gold no longer needs to be trusted-it can be tested.

For regulators, this marks a shift from inference to evidence. Compliance moves from paper-based review to material-based verification. For institutions, it introduces a clearer framework for managing counterparty, seizure, and rejection risk in a market where a single discovery of compromised inventory can reverberate broadly. And for global trade, it establishes a new distinction that markets will inevitably price: gold that can withstand inspection versus gold that cannot.

In this emerging framework, verification becomes the new gold standard. Not as a slogan or an aspiration, but as an operational requirement. Gold that can prove itself clears more efficiently, insures more readily, and trades with greater confidence. Gold that cannot increasingly carries friction, discounting, and exposure.

This transition is not speculative, and it is not distant. It is already unfolding as oversight tightens and enforcement becomes routine. As that reality settles in, liquidity will follow certainty. The gold standard is returning-but this time, it is backed not by belief, but by proof.

Contact:

Jeremy Murphy
jeremy@360bespoke.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / AVI Global Trust plc (the “Company”) AVI Open Letter to HVPE Board, Manager, Shareholders

Asset Value Investors (“AVI”), the Company’s investment manager, has today published an open letter to the Board, Manager, and Shareholders of Harbourvest Global Private Equity (“HVPE”). A copy of the letter can be found on AVI’s website: Solutions for Harbourvest Global Private Equity – Asset Value Investors

AVI Global Trust is a shareholder in HVPE, and fully supports the points set out by AVI in its letter.

Interested parties who wish to discuss this letter further should contact tom.treanor@assetvalueinvestors.com.

For Press enquiries

KL Communications
AVI@kl-communications.com
020 3882 6644

MUFG Corporate Governance Limited

Secretary

23 January 2026

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SOURCE: AVI Global Trust PLC

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / Those new to SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) may be focused primarily on its impressive 2025 rally. That’s fine from an investor perspective. Gains of over 4,200% should attract attention. But the real focus should be on why it happened. And just as importantly, whether that rally history can repeat.

So why did SMX’s market cap soar from roughly $5 million in November to about $199 million as of January 22nd?

The most likely reason is that investors finally responded to what SMX actually is. A unique company. One that can do things no other known company can.

SMX molecularly marks materials, including metals, plastics, textiles, and even liquids, with an immutable marker that follows those items from manufacturing through end of life. Better said, it creates a digital passport that ensures provenance, authenticity, and integrity at every stage of the supply chain.

That capability is what caused the excitement.

Some have compared its potential impact to that of breakthrough consumer technologies that permanently changed everyday life less than 20 years ago. Different markets, yes. But the reach could prove just as significant.

Not Speculation, Not Slogans Just Proof.

Proof of that momentum is already showing through a series of high-impact engagements. Collaborations with Singapore’s A*STAR around circularity. Work with Dubai’s DMCC to monitor precious metals markets. And several additional initiatives that sent a clear signal.

With that, investors began to see SMX for what it can be. A structural game-changer for sustainability, accountability, and global supply chain circularity. Not in theory, but in execution, with verifiable authentication at its core.

What the platform needed next was another critical component. A digital market layer capable of monetizing participation and facilitating rapid adoption of its Plastic Cycle Token (PCT).

That’s the context Kraken enters. Not as the headline. As the reinforcement.

Institutional Systems Don’t Tolerate Loose Ends

Unlike market investors, large enterprises, regulators, and global partners don’t make significant commitments based on whether a platform is innovative. That’s usually assumed. Instead, they ask whether it’s defensible, resilient, and deployable inside environments already burdened with risk, compliance, and operational complexity.

SMX’s Kraken-aligned treasury strategy addresses those concerns directly.

Institutions operate under a different level of scrutiny. Their systems must withstand audits, cyber risk, and regulatory oversight without constant intervention. SMX already addresses material truth. Kraken extends that capability by strengthening the conditions under which that truth operates.

By reinforcing execution, permissions, and system integrity, Kraken addresses the questions institutions ask before committing. Can this platform scale? Can it integrate cleanly? Can it operate without introducing new risk?

The answer to each is yes. And that answer matters just as much as any feature set.

Sequencing Matters in Institutional Infrastructure

Those new to SMX should start here. SMX didn’t arrive at this valuation point by accident.

It first established molecular-level verification. Digital identity followed through its Plastic Cycle Token (PCT). Secure execution was added once the platform reached the point where scale and institutional integration demanded it.

That sequence matters.

Institutions don’t adopt platforms that are still assembling their foundation. They adopt platforms, like SMX’s, that look designed for oversight from the start. Keep in mind that SMX was already securing major deals throughout 2025. Its Kraken-based treasury strategy announcement last week strengthens that posture. But it’s important not to miss the point.

The posture was already there. So, no, Kraken doesn’t redefine SMX. It supports the trajectory SMX was already on.

Kraken Reduces Friction Where Institutions Feel It Most

One of the most significant barriers to institutional adoption isn’t cost. It’s disruption.

Kraken enables SMX to integrate into enterprise environments without forcing counterparties to redesign their own security frameworks. That lowers adoption barriers and shortens evaluation cycles. Its PCT plays a central role in that process.

For institutions, that’s decisive.

It allows verification capabilities to be adopted without operational upheaval, which is often the difference between approval and delay. When adoption is smoother, confidence builds faster. And that confidence can become a compounding value driver.

Institutional Confidence Compounds Over Time

Once institutions adopt infrastructure, they rarely replace it quickly. Rhetorically speaking, why should they, especially when trust compounds, switching costs rise, and systems become embedded.

Kraken adds the digital component that supports the long-term dynamic by making the platform more resilient under scale, complexity, and oversight. That’s not flashy. It’s foundational.

As verification requirements expand and enforcement increases, institutions will continue to gravitate toward platforms that can meet those demands without drama. SMX is positioning itself for that moment, with Kraken supporting digital market readiness rather than redefining purpose.

Readiness Is the Real Adoption Catalyst

Yes, a lot of attention has been given to the Kraken headline from last week. But here’s the reality. Kraken doesn’t make SMX louder. It makes it more deployable.

That added fuel, centered on suitability rather than hype, is what drives institutional adoption. Platforms that look ready before demand becomes unavoidable are the ones institutions trust when the stakes rise. Those that have already proven functionality across the board are the ones that get adopted.

In that respect, SMX’s résumé stands apart.

Kraken’s role doesn’t change the direction SMX is heading. It ensures the platform can carry the weight when institutions lean in further in 2026.

SMX’s work helped catapult the company to historic highs. While the share price has retreated, the market cap has remained notable. At roughly $199 million today, more than 4,000% higher than November levels, it’s fair to say investors are still engaged.

And with prices again attractive to the retail class, more may decide to add SMX to their 2026 itinerary.

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 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.

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NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) has entered 2026 fully financed through the end of first quarter 2027, giving the Company the flexibility to stay focused on execution, expanding its platform, and continuing to develop its Plastic Cycle Token as a practical foundation for the circular economy. The Company is investing in the rollout of its molecular marking and material verification technologies, strengthening its digital platform, and driving real-world adoption across global supply chains where transparency, proof, and regulatory alignment are no longer optional.

On Jan 8, SMX announced its convertible notes have been fully converted in accordance with their terms. This full conversion of the notes materially reduces SMX’s long-term liabilities, eliminates potential equity overhang associated with convertible instruments and strengthens the Company’s financial position as it advances project development across its circular-materials platform.

World business, political, economic leaders and NGOs met this week in Davos for the World Economic Forum meeting, and a frequent topic of conversation was sustainable finance, directing money and investment decisions in ways that support long-term environmental, social, and economic stability (https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/wef-davos-coming-together-sustainable-growth-means-rethinking-value/; https://www.esgtoday.com/davos-2026-the-urgent-imperative-of-private-climate-finance-guest-post/). Many public-private partnerships have come out of the WEF summit, with blended financing designed to unlock private capital at scale. With governments tightening requirements around origination, carbon, recycling, and materials disclosure, companies are being asked to prove what their data represents, not just report it. SMX addresses this challenge by embedding invisible molecular identifiers directly into materials, creating a durable record that travels with a product from manufacturing through reuse, recycling, and end-of-life.

That physical-to-digital connection is the foundation of SMX’s Plastic Cycle Token strategy. The token framework is designed to capture verified material lifecycle events and convert them into reliable, auditable data. This allows sustainability outcomes to be measured based on evidence rather than estimates, giving stakeholders a clearer way to demonstrate compliance, manage risk, and create value from circular activity.

In 2025, SMX made steady progress toward establishing verification as core infrastructure. The Company expanded internationally through partnerships and pilot programs, validating its technology across different regions, industries, and materials. These efforts showed that molecular-level identity can survive industrial processing and still deliver accurate tracking without disrupting existing operations.

SMX also extended its platform beyond plastics, reinforcing its evolution into a multi-material verification company with applications across manufacturing, recycling, and regulated supply chains. This broader scope supports the Company’s long-term goal of creating a unified verification layer that works for regulators, enterprises, and sustainability-focused markets alike.

With funding secured and key partnerships in place, SMX enters 2026 focused on disciplined growth, refining its platform, and advancing its verification and tokenization strategy. As sustainability expectations shift from ambition to accountability, the Company believes demand for trusted, verifiable material data will continue to grow, placing SMX at the center of that transition.

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SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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