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Mr. Morgret, a German speaker, has been working with TRNR since September, with a sole focus on the audit and financial workflows required to complete the acquisition of Sportstech

Mr. Morgret is based in Europe, the region that will generate substantially all of TRNR’s expected 2025 pro forma revenue of more than $80M, and will transition to CFO on November 15

Michael Madigan, TRNR’s current CFO, to step down after Q3 earnings on November 14, having taken the company public and guided it through two significant acquisitions

AUSTIN, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Interactive Strength Inc. (Nasdaq:TRNR) (“TRNR” or the “Company”), maker of innovative specialty fitness equipment under the CLMBR, FORME and Wattbike brands and pending acquirer of Sportstech, today announced that Caleb Morgret will join the Company as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 15, 2025.

Mr. Morgret, an American, has spent the majority of his more than 20 years of finance experience in Europe. He is a fluent German speaker, which has been critical for the pending acquisition of Berlin-based Sportstech, and Mr. Morgret has been working with TRNR since September solely on the audit and financial workflows required to complete that acquisition. He is also based in Europe, which is the region that will generate substantially all of TRNR’s expected 2025 pro forma revenue of more than $80 million, and so the Company is aligning its senior executives with the most substantial revenue drivers in the group.

TRNR’s current CFO, Mike Madigan, will be stepping down following the release of TRNR’s third-quarter earnings on November 14, and Mr. Morgret will immediately take over the role. Mr. Madigan has overseen the company finances through two transformative years including an IPO and the acquisitions of CLMBR in 2024 and Wattbike in 2025. In anticipation of crossing the SOX compliance threshold of more than $100 million in revenue run-rate in the near-term, the financial controls and team have been improved greatly through Mr. Madigan’s leadership.

Trent Ward, Co-Founder and CEO, commented: “We wish Mike the best – he’s been an exceptional member of TRNR’s lean, always-on team during a pivotal time for the company as we are transforming into a high-growth acquisition platform on the cusp of profitability, and we could not have accomplished this without his incredible efforts. Mike will be missed.”

Mr. Ward continued: “At the same time, we are also very excited to have Caleb step into the role as we believe he has the exact skills we need as we work towards closing the Sportstech acquisition. We have already had the opportunity to work with him over the past month and he has helped us immensely on the transaction. Caleb’s professional experience in debt capital markets in Europe and as a public company CFO are a unique combination that make him a perfect addition to the team as we look to further drive Sportstech’s growth beyond what we have shared recently, and grow the group through additional acquisitions. By being based in Europe, and speaking German, we believe that Caleb will be better positioned to support both Wattbike and Sportstech, and help drive the growth of those businesses through improved access to working capital.”

Investor Contact:
ir@interactivestrength.com

About Interactive Strength Inc.:

Interactive Strength Inc. (NASDAQ:TRNR) has established a leading portfolio of premium fitness brands – Wattbike, CLMBR, and FORME – that combine advanced hardware, smart technology, and immersive content to deliver exceptional training experiences for both commercial and home use.

Wattbike offers a range of high-performance indoor bikes that set the global standard in cycling. Known for unmatched accuracy, realistic ride feel, and advanced performance tracking, Wattbike is trusted by elite athletes, national teams, and fitness enthusiasts around the world.

CLMBR redefines the next-generation vertical climbing experience through its patented open-frame design and immersive touchscreen, delivering a high-intensity, low-impact workout that’s both efficient and effective.

FORME delivers strength, mobility, and recovery training through immersive content, performance-grade hardware, and expert coaching. Its wall-mounted systems include the Studio, a smart fitness mirror for guided programming and live 1:1 personal training, and the Lift, which adds smart resistance cable training-ideal for high-performance environments and sport-specific development.

From elite performance to everyday wellness, our ecosystem of performance-focused solutions delivers data-driven outcomes for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and commercial operators.

Forward Looking Statements:
This press release includes certain statements that are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and reflect management’s assumptions, views, plans, objectives and projections about the future. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe”, “project”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “strategy”, “future”, “opportunity”, “plan”, “may”, “should”, “will”, “would”, “will be”, “will continue”, “will likely result” or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected pro forma revenue in 2025, the possibility of acquiring future businesses or completing the referenced pending transactions in a timely manner or at all, the performance or revenue growth of those businesses, or Mr. Morgret’s contribution towards their growth or working capital, or the specific dates that the Q3 earnings will be released or when Mr. Madigan will step down from the CFO role or Mr. Morgret will begin as CFO. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of the Company. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. To the extent permitted under applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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SOURCE: Interactive Strength Inc.

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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Art Recognition , the Swiss pioneer in AI art authentication, is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Alpha Star , a leading Luxembourg-based investment fund with a strong track record of supporting innovative companies in the art market. This collaboration marks an important milestone as Alpha Star becomes Art Recognition’s anchor investor.

The partnership will accelerate Art Recognition’s growth and strengthen its position as a trusted technology partner for the art world, helping bring greater transparency, confidence, and innovation to art authentication.

“We are thrilled to welcome Alpha Star as a key partner on our journey,” said Carina Popovici, CEO and Founder of Art Recognition. “Their confidence in our technology and vision is a strong endorsement of the role AI will play in shaping the future of the art world.”

“We are excited to support Art Recognition in its mission to bring cutting-edge AI technology to art authentication,” said Alexandre Cadain, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Alpha Star. “We believe their innovative approach will become a cornerstone of integrity and progress in the art market.”

This investment underscores the growing convergence between technology and art and highlights a shared commitment to advancing digital transformation in the sector.

About Art Recognition AG

Founded in 2019, Art Recognition AG is an art-tech company based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in AI-powered art authentication. The company’s proprietary technology provides objective, data driven analyses to support authentication decisions for paintings and drawings submitted by auction houses, collectors, galleries, and dealers worldwide. More information can be found at www.art-recognition.com .

About Alpha Star

Alpha Star is a Luxembourg-based investment company founded by Stanislas Poniatowski and Alexandre Cadain focused on supporting innovative ventures at the intersection of technology, culture, and finance. The fund’s portfolio includes several notable art market players, such as the art investment platform Matis and Galerie Perrotin , among others. With a long-term vision and deep expertise in alternative assets, Alpha Star is committed to driving innovation and growth across the global art ecosystem. More information is available at www.alphastar.capital .

For Media Inquiries:

Contact:
Carina Popovici
CEO, Art Recognition AG
Email: carina@art-recognition.com

SOURCE: Art Recognition

SOURCE: Art Recognition

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / For centuries, gold has represented trust. It has anchored currencies, symbolized permanence, and survived every shift in global finance. Yet even the world’s most enduring asset has always relied on a fragile foundation: belief. People believe their gold is authentic, believe it’s responsibly sourced, and believe it’s ethically handled. But belief isn’t proof.

SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is changing that equation by giving gold and silver the one thing it has always lacked – a memory. On Wednesday, SMX announced a new partnership with Goldstrom Advisory, a globally integrated precious-metals enterprise that operates across trading, logistics, vaulting, bullion banking, and insurance. Together, they are working to rewrite the rules for transparency and trust in one of the world’s oldest industries.

The goal: For the first time in millennia, gold and silver can carry their own verified, molecularly embedded identities, transforming how value is defined. Not through another stamp or engraving, but through a permanent, immutable marker engineered by SMX. For the institutions that move trillions in metals each year, this represents more than progress in authenticity and accountability. It’s a structural reset for how proof circulates through the global supply chain.

Turning Precious Metals into Proof

Don’t under-appreciate the deal. The collaboration between SMX and Goldstrom isn’t intended to be a loose affiliation. It’s a practical integration that brings SMX’s molecular-marker and block-chain-registry technologies directly into Goldstrom’s advisory framework. This means that mining, refining, and trading clients can now embed and benefit from molecular-level traceability and sustainability verification within their existing operations.

Once embedded, SMX’s patented markers allow every gram of precious metal to carry an invisible molecular signature, one that survives melting, refining, and recasting. Each signature connects to a block-chain-secured digital passport, authenticating the source of the material, its processing, and whether it was recycled responsibly.

The system ties directly into SMX’s trueGold^™ and trueSilver^™ subsidiaries, which are pioneering the development of verifiable, “memory-enabled” supply chains. These platforms let each bar, coin, or product tell its own story. And the narrative never gets an unwelcome edit. A gold bar refined in Dubai and later recycled in London doesn’t lose its identity; it maintains a continuous, authenticated chain of custody.

That kind of traceability used to separate leaders from followers. Now it separates those ready for regulation from those about to be left behind. The LBMA, UAE, and European Union aren’t suggesting this shift; they’re codifying it through standards like the Responsible Gold Guidance, UAE Good Delivery, and the Digital Product Passport.

From Compliance to Competitive Edge

For companies prepared to lead under these new global standards, transparency is no longer the cost of doing business – it’s a revenue opportunity. Every ounce of gold already carries a price. Now it can carry proof, which may become an invaluable partner. That’s because SMX’s molecular-traceability system transforms ESG compliance from a reporting obligation into a strategic asset that, in this deal, allows Goldstrom’s clients to trade, store, and invest with confidence grounded in verified data, not just declarations.

The value of that shift can’t be overstated. Investors, insurers, and governments are all demanding clearer visibility into sourcing and recycling practices. With SMX technology, that visibility moves from the spreadsheet to the molecular level. The result is a fully auditable supply chain where trust is verified automatically and authenticity becomes a competitive differentiator.

Every transaction will reinforce integrity. Every metal will carry a memory, every bar will have a verified journey, and every record will form part of a transparent digital ledger network that makes fraud and uncertainty obsolete.

Proof Becomes Priceless

This partnership does more than strengthen SMX’s growing ecosystem of traceability alliances: it also enhances its value proposition. The company’s molecular-marker technology has already proven its value across plastics, textiles, and natural rubber. Adding precious metals expands that framework into the assets that define wealth itself.

The even better news from a value perspective is that Goldstrom’s global platform aligns perfectly with SMX’s vision of a transparent materials economy. Together, they’re creating a verifiable foundation for trade built on chemistry, data, and accountability instead of reputation and assumption. What began with recycled packaging now extends deeper into gold and silver, connecting industries once separated by scale into one continuous network of proof.

For an industry long driven by perception, that’s a breakthrough. Certificates can fade and audits can fail, but molecular proof endures. By giving every piece of metal a measurable identity, SMX bridges the physical and digital worlds of value by providing a place where authenticity can be scanned, verified, and monetized in seconds, not days, weeks, or even months.

That’s more than innovation; it’s the foundation of a new asset economy built on what matters most in a data-driven world: proof. And proof, in this context, is moving beyond definition – it’s on its way to becoming the next great currency.

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)

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Highlights

• Nano One awarded C$5M contribution from NRCan to scale and commercialize One-Pot™ LFP

• Funding supports planned Candiac expansion, including LFP cathode materials development for ESS, defence, and EV markets

• Government-backed support reinforces Canada’s role in building LFP supply chain optionality

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Nano One® Materials Corp. (“Nano One” or the “Company”)(TSX:NANO)(OTCQB:NNOMF)(Frankfurt:LBMB), a process technology company specializing in lithium-ion battery cathode active materials (CAM), is pleased to announce it has been awarded a C$5 million non-repayable contribution from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) under the Energy Innovation Program to scale production of One-Pot lithium iron phosphate (LFP) CAM and accelerate commercialization.

“The Government of Canada is proud to support Nano One as they scale up their made-in-Canada battery innovation. At a time where the global demand for batteries is surging, their work could not be more important. We are showing the world how to build cleaner, more secure, and more sustainable supply chains. This patented technology, developed here at home, is helping position Canada as a global leader in the next generation of battery materials-proving that Canada can power the world.”

– The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

The funding supports Nano One’s ongoing work at its Candiac, Québec and Burnaby, British Columbia facilities through March 31, 2027. It will enable the Company to continue developing different product grades of One-Pot LFP to meet performance requirements across energy storage systems, defence, electric vehicles and other applications. Sumitomo Metal Mining is a project partner under this NRCan award and will contribute technical expertise as in-kind support.

The Candiac facility remains Nano One’s launch pad for growth and a critical bridge between customer validation, first revenues, and demonstrating the technology in production-intent equipment to support future licensing opportunities. As a demonstration facility, Candiac will also support service revenues generated from licensee operator training, continuous process improvements, and product enhancement.

“This investment strengthens our path to commercialization and reinforces Canada’s position as a leader in clean-technology manufacturing,” said Dan Blondal, CEO of Nano One. “We’re grateful to the Government of Canada for its continued support across multiple programs, including this NRCan contribution, which helps us de-risk scale-up, advance customer validation, and create long-term value for our shareholders on our path to commercial operations.”

Strengthening North America’s Battery Supply Chains

The project builds on existing funding support from the U.S. Department of Defense, Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), Investissement Québec (MEIE), and Technoclimat (MELCCFP). It aligns with G7 efforts to build resilient and diversified supply chains for critical minerals and battery materials-reducing reliance on single-country sources and reinforcing North American energy security.

The funding supports the next phase of Nano One’s scale-up at its Candiac facility from 200 tpa to a minimum of 800 tpa with the flexibility to reach 1,000+ tpa to meet customer demand. It marks continued progress toward commercializing One-Pot LFP production and building localized capacity in line with government priorities for industrial resilience and supply-chain independence.

The C$5 million contribution covers eligible operating and capital expenditures for scale-up, product-development, and commercialization activities at both facilities-helping position Canada as a strategic and secure supplier of LFP to its allies and partners.

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About Nano One®

Nano One® Materials Corp. (Nano One) is a technology company changing how the world makes cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries. Applications include stationary energy storage systems (ESS), portable electronics, and electric vehicles (EVs). The Company’s patented One-Pot process reduces costs, is easier-to permit, lowers energy intensity, environmental footprint, and reliance on problematic supply chains. The Company is supporting the drive towards energy security, supply chain resilience, industrial competitiveness and increased performance through process innovation. Production is being piloted and demonstrated in Candiac, Quebec, drawing on the existing plant and decades of commercial lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) manufacturing experience. Strategic collaborations and partnerships with international companies like Sumitomo Metal Mining, Rio Tinto, and Worley are supporting a design-one-build-many licensing growth strategy-delivering cost-competitive, easier-to-permit, and faster-to-market battery materials production solutions worldwide. Nano One has received funding from the Government of Canada, the Government of the United States, the Government of Québec, and the Government of British Columbia. For more information, please visit www.nanoone.ca.

Company Contact:
Paul Guedes
info@nanoone.ca
+1 (604) 420-2041

Cautionary Notes and Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to: receipt of the total amount of announced anticipated funding from the Government of Canada/NRCan; use of proceeds; ongoing product and process improvement and innovations as potential additional revenue opportunities for the Company; the development of technology, supply chains, and plans for construction and operation of cathode production facilities for acceptance of the Company’s product and licensing packages; industry acceleration and demand; successful current and future collaborations that are/may happen with OEMs, miners or others including Sumitomo; the value, functions and intended benefits of the Company’s technology and products efforts to build resilient and sustainable supply chains for critical minerals and battery materials; the development and evolution of Nano One’s technology and products for scale up and commercialization; achieving commercial production of LFP; the Company’s licensing, supply chain, joint venture strategies, opportunities and potential royalty arrangements; the purpose for expanding the Candiac facilities and scalability of developed technology; and the execution of the Company’s plans – which are contingent on capital support and grants. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of terminology such as ‘believe’, ‘expect’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘intend’, ‘continue’, ‘estimate’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘ongoing’, ‘target’, ‘goal’, ‘encouraged’, ‘projected’, ‘potential’ or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “will” occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made are not, and cannot be, a guarantee of future results or events. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, including but not limited to: receipt of the total amount of announced anticipated funding from the Government of Canada/NRCan; use of proceeds; ongoing product and process improvement and innovations as potential additional revenue opportunities for the Company; de‑risking supply chains for prospective licensees; general and global economic and regulatory changes; next steps and timely execution of the Company’s business plans; the development of technology, supply chains, and plans for construction and operation of cathode production facilities; successful current or future collaborations that may happen with OEMs, miners or others; the execution of the Company’s plans which are contingent on capital sources; the Company’s ability to achieve its stated goals; the commercialization of the Company’s technology and patents via license, joint venture and independent production; the Company’s efforts to build resilient and sustainable supply chains for critical minerals and battery materials; anticipated global demand and projected growth for LFP batteries; and other risk factors as identified in Nano One’s Annual Information Form dated March 25, 2025, for the year ended December 31, 2024, its MD&A for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and in recent securities filings for the Company which are available at www.sedarplus.ca. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that is incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: Nano One Materials Corp.

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BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 30, 2025 / Entero Therapeutics, Inc. (“Entero” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ENTO) is pleased to announce that, as a result of the acquisition of 100% of Grid AI Corp. (“Grid AI”), it has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) (the “Equity Rule”).

Entero’s publicly‑listed platform now sits at the intersection of AI, data centers, power grids, and global infrastructure. The acquisition of Grid AI, now operating as a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Entero, enables the Company to participate in one of the most significant secular growth arenas of the coming decade: hyperscale data centers, grid‑edge orchestration, and AI‑driven infrastructure optimization.

Forward‑Looking Statements
This press release contains forward‑looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the strategic benefits of the acquisition, the integration of Grid AI, the ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing criteria in connection with the Grid AI acquisition and otherwise, the ability to obtain shareholder approval of the common stock underlying the preferred stock issued in the Grid AI acquisition, expected future operating results, market opportunities, and the Company’s growth strategy. Actual results may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward‑looking statements except as required by law.

About Entero Therapeutics, Inc.
Entero Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ENTO) is a publicly listed company. The Company’s programs address significant unmet needs in gastrointestinal (GI) health and comprise development of Adrulipase, a recombinant lipase enzyme designed to enable the digestion of fats and other nutrients in cystic fibrosis and chronic pancreatitis patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Following the acquisition of Grid AI, the Company is continuing these prior operations and is also repositioning into the infrastructure, AI and data‑centre orchestration space. Entero operates Grid AI as a wholly‑owned subsidiary and intends to leverage its public‑market listing and corporate resources to scale the new venture.

About Grid AI
Grid AI is an AI‑driven, grid‑edge software and device orchestration platform enabling business, utility, and hyperscaler customers to forecast, optimize, and dispatch flexible demand, DERs and compute assets. The platform supports major ML frameworks, offers rapid scale across cloud GPU/CPU infrastructure, and is designed to deliver SaaS‑like recurring revenue.

Investor & Media Contacts:
Entero Investor Relations
investors@enterothera.com

SOURCE: Entero Therapeutics, Inc.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / Gold has always symbolized permanence, wealth, and beauty. What it has never offered is proof. To be fair, it never had to. But the times have changed. Consumers demand accountability, the world is demanding sustainability in manufacturing, and businesses want to do everything they can to maintain a positive, progressive image. Satisfying everyone used to be a tall order. Even impossible on any type of scale. Not anymore.

SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) and its majority-owned subsidiary, trueGold, are doing something others only dreamed of: changing the rules mid-game to bring verifiable truth to the luxury metals that define status and value.

What supports such an aggressive move? SMX and trueGold’s patented molecular-marking technology, which creates an invisible, tamper-proof signature that follows gold from mine to market and back again through recycling. Each gram, or whatever weight for that matter, is embedded with a unique molecular ID that cannot be separated from the metal. After that, every step, from refining to retail and back again, is recorded on SMX’s secure digital registry. The result is a self-authenticating material; gold that remembers its entire life story.

For brands that depend on trust and consumers who demand proof, that story is becoming priceless.

Ethical Luxury Gets Its Proof of Life

The luxury market has always traded on heritage and emotion, but modern buyers want data to match the promise. Research from IBM shows that over 70% of consumers would pay almost 40% more for transparent and traceable products, while PwC reports an average 9.7% premium for sustainably sourced goods. Those numbers aren’t trends; they’re signals.

And the industry has the opportunity to follow their lead. By embedding molecular memory directly into the gold, SMX and trueGold let jewelers, watchmakers, and investors verify authenticity, ethical origin, and recycled content instantly through each piece’s embedded digital passport that confirms its life journey. That data instantly turns sustainability from a tagline into a tangible feature.

Better still, it introduces a level of integrity that can reshape brand value itself. Provenance is no longer a tagline or an afterthought. It is a measurable, scannable asset that strengthens reputation and lifts margins at the same time.

The Science of Trust

Driving this breakthrough is trueGold’s marker, reader, and block-chain-secured registry. The marker is applied at the mine and persists through every stage of transformation-melting, refining, alloying, or polishing. By the way, independent testing by Intertek, under the AnchorCert Pro 2 protocol, confirmed the marker’s full compliance with safety and quality standards in Europe, the United States, and Canada. It’s chemically inert, skin-safe, and undetectable in daily wear.

This allows brands to offer the assurance of traceability without compromising artistry or craftsmanship. A hand-finished gold ring or luxury watch can now carry invisible proof of its ethical sourcing while retaining the purity and luster that define high-end jewelry.

It’s science working quietly behind beauty. Evidence without intrusion that certainly changes the provenance landscape.

Where Responsibility Meets Reward

For decades, the precious-metals supply chain has relied on certificates, audits, and trust between intermediaries. Yet each layer of paperwork introduces potential breaks in the chain of custody. trueGold closes those gaps. The molecular marker cannot be forged or removed, and every transfer of ownership is captured digitally, creating a single, verifiable record of truth.

That transparency resonates with investors as much as it does with consumers. Brands using trueGold’s system can substantiate their ESG claims, align with global frameworks such as the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the European Union’s Digital Product Passport, and streamline compliance costs that often drain profit.

By turning regulation into verification, SMX helps convert sustainability into revenue. Proof, in this context, becomes the new profit center.

Building the Future of Ethical Wealth

The impact extends far beyond bullion bars and coins. By marking gold that can survive the recycling process, trueGold enables a circular economy for precious metals. The same atoms that once adorned jewelry can be recovered, re-marked, and reused without losing their certified identity. It’s sustainability with a serial number.

For centuries, gold was admired for its permanence. Now, it carries permanence and provenance. Through trueGold, SMX is proving that ethics and elegance are not opposites-they are inseparable. Consumers get confidence. Brands gain credibility. Investors see measurable value. Every participant in the supply chain benefits from the same undeniable truth: gold can now prove itself. And that can add significantly to its already soaring value.

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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.

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SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters)

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USA v Raj by Dr. Raj Bothra and Jenifer DeBellis Released September 11, 2025

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 / New book, USA v Raj, co-authored by internationally acclaimed surgeon and activist Dr. Raj Bothra and award-winning author Jenifer DeBellis, is the compelling true story of one man’s harrowing experience of wrongful imprisonment and ultimate triumph.

Now available around the globe, this captivating memoir chronicles the extraordinary life of Dr. Raj Bothra, a respected surgeon and humanitarian who endured a shocking ordeal in America’s justice system. After dedicating decades to the field of interventional pain management and social justice advocacy, Dr. Bothra became the target of one of the largest federal false arrest scandals in recent history. Arrested and denied bail, he spent 1,301 days in prison awaiting trial, only to be unanimously acquitted on all 54 charges by a jury.

“USA v Raj is my clarion call to shed light on the broken judicial system I endured,” said Dr. Bothra. “This book exposes how unchecked government power and a win-at-all-costs mentality can wreck innocent lives. My story could happen to anyone. No one is immune from this kind of injustice.”

Blending courtroom drama with heartfelt reflections, USA v Raj follows Dr. Bothra’s life from a small town in India to becoming one of America’s most respected medical practitioners, only to have his American dream turned upside down by government corruption. Through his deeply personal narrative, the book serves as both a cautionary tale and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Readers will find inspiration in Dr. Bothra’s unwavering faith, devotion to his family, and ultimate victory against what seemed to be insurmountable odds. The release of the memoir coincides with the major motion picture adaptation by Bollywood Hollywood Production in collaboration with Twickenham Productions, now in pre-production, which was announced at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.

Jenifer DeBellis, MFA, co-author of the book, adds her unique literary perspective to Dr. Bothra’s story. Known for her deeply empathetic storytelling, DeBellis brings a powerful voice to this tale of redemption, injustice, and hope.

This compelling, at times alarming account offers readers rare and eye-opening insight into a flawed justice system, raising critical questions about fairness, accountability, and the misuse of power. More than just a memoir, the book is a rallying cry for meaningful change and a celebration of the triumph of truth.

USA v Raj (ISBN: 9781967458592) can be purchased through retailers worldwide, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The paperback retails for $20.99, and the ebook is on sale for a limited time for $2.99. Review copies and interviews with the author are available upon request.

Purchase the book at DrRajBothra.com.

About the Authors:

Dr. Raj Bothra is a surgeon, interventional pain expert, activist, author, and survivor of one of America’s biggest false arrest and imprisonment scandals. A native of a rural town in India, he earned medical degrees in India, England, and the U.S. During his time as a surgeon in Detroit, he built a single-owner private practice that became the nation’s largest interventional pain management system (The Pain Center, USA, and Interventional Pain Center). He’s worked with important public figures, including Indian prime ministers, U.S. presidents, Mother Teresa, and Pope John Paul II. Indian President Narayanan awarded him the high civilian honor of PADMA SHRI and he’s received numerous awards in India and the U.S. for his public service.

Jenifer DeBellis, MFA, is a PhD candidate, transformational speaker, and award-winning author of Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free (Library Tales Publishing), New Wilderness (Cornerstone Press), and Blood Sisters (Main Street Rag). She hosts the Restore Your Inner Warrior^® podcast, edits Pink Panther Magazine, and directs the Detroit Writers’ Guild (501c3). She’s featured in Psychology Today and her writing appears in CALYX, Medical Literary Messenger, The Good Men Project, Solstice, and elsewhere. JeniferDeBellis.com.

About MindStir Media:

MindStir Media LLC is an award-winning book publisher. To learn more about publishing a book with MindStir Media, visit http://mindstirmedia.com or call 800-767-0531.

SOURCE: Jenifer DeBellis

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