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Immutable Chain of Custody Platform Addresses Critical Evidence Integrity Crisis as 66% of Law Enforcement Professionals Report Digital Evidence Has Surpassed Physical Evidence

STURGIS, MI / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:STBI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per common share, payable March 13, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 13, 2026. This declaration increases the quarterly dividend by $0.01 to the highest level in the Company's history.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Usha Resources Ltd. ("Usha" or the "Company") (TSXV:USHA)(OTCQB:USHAF)(FSE:JO0) - on January 19, 2026, Totec Resources Ltd. ("Totec") completed its "Qualifying Transaction" (as such term is defined under TSX Venture Exchange Policy 2.4 - Capital Pool Companies) with Usha, 1540359 B.C. Ltd. ("Subco") and certain shareholders of Subco (the "Investors"), pursuant to which Usha and the Investors sold their respective interests in Subco to Totec (the "Transaction").

SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / FatPipe, Inc. (NASDAQ:FATN) ("FatPipe" or the "Company"), a pioneer in enterprise-class, application-aware, secure Software-Defined Wide Area Network ("SD-WAN") solutions that provide the highest levels of reliability, security, and optimization for Wide Area Networks (WANs), is pleased to announce that the global research and advisory firm, Info-Tech Research Group, has identified FatPipe Inc. #1 for Product and #1 for Support in its 2026 SD-WAN Midmarket Report. The report findings are based on data from user reviews on the firm's SoftwareReviews platform, the leading source for insights on the software provider landscape. FatPipe is a pioneer in Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD‑WAN) technology, delivering secure, high-performance connectivity solutions for enterprises across the globe. Net Emotional Footprint" (NEF) measures overall user sentiment for a software product or vendor, going beyond features to gauge feelings like trust, reliability, and delight, resulting in a score (often -100 to +100) reflecting the user's emotional connection, indicating strong user satisfaction or dissatisfaction.

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / SETO Holdings, Inc. (OTCID:SETO), a publicly traded consumer products company, today announced its formal repositioning as a premium total beverage platform-focused on the intersection of spirits, functional beverages, wholesale distribution, experiential marketing, media, and emerging fintech innovation. Built on vertical integration and cultural relevance, SETO is creating a next-generation platform engineered for speed, scale, and long-term shareholder value.

COPLEY, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / OuterBox, a leading performance marketing and web development agency, today announced the acquisition of GRO, a Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based digital marketing agency specializing in paid media, SEO and growth strategy for senior, student and multi-family housing.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Global supply chains were engineered for speed and scale-not accountability. For decades, materials moved efficiently while questions about origin, custody, and compliance were managed through contracts, certifications, and institutional trust. That framework functioned until rising regulation, cross-border disputes, and enforcement pressure revealed just how fragile paper-based certainty really is.

ROCKY MOUNT, NC / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Ted E. Whitehurst, President and CEO of PB Financial Corporation (OTCQX:PBNC), the holding company (the "Company") for Providence Bank, announced today that the Company reported net income available to common shareholders for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, of $6,049,519 compared to $3,937,492 for the same period in 2024, an increase of 53.64%. For 2025, net income available to common shareholders was $21,571,965 compared to $15,814,873 for 2024, an increase of 36.40%.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a developer of lithium mining operations in Sierra Leone, today announced that it has begun active discussions with international freight and logistics providers as it evaluates shipping solutions to transport hard-rock lithium from Sierra Leone, Africa to the United States.

WESTLAKE, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Geon® Performance Solutions, a global leader in high-value polymer solutions, announces a comprehensive brand refresh. The update reflects the company's strategy to enhance and diversify its portfolio of engineered polymer solutions and advance its role as a solutions-driven partner.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a developer of lithium mining operations in Sierra Leone, today announced that it has begun active discussions with international freight and logistics providers as it evaluates shipping solutions to transport hard-rock lithium from Sierra Leone, Africa to the United States.

Deals for property & casualty and benefits brokers in US and Canada slip but include purchases of four firms with $268 million to $2.9 billion in revenues, OPTIS Partners reports

MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading producer of innovative precast concrete products for infrastructure, transportation, and building construction, has been awarded a contract valued at $1.84 million to supply Freestanding J-J Hooks® precast barriers for a major Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) project in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

ANN ARBOR, MI / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Dynamic Aerospace Systems ("DAS") (OTCQB:BRQL), a leading innovator in unmanned drones and aerospace technologies, today announced the appointment of Robin Hoops, CPA-CA, as Interim Chief Financial Officer.

Lexaria now has 60 patents granted around much of the worldLexaria urges shareholders to vote at upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting

GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Moolec Science S.A. ("Moolec" or the "Company") today announced that it has received a decision from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the "Panel") granting the Company an exception through June 29, 2026 to demonstrate compliance with the stockholders' equity requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) (the "Stockholders' Equity Requirement"), subject to certain disclosure conditions.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / SMX's (NASDAQ:SMX) announcement around Kraken explained what the move adds to the SMX platform. It's just as important to understand why it fits where it does, and why the timing matters.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 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.

Partnership aligns premier creator platform with leading AI marketing network to give brands access to the world's most influential Creators, premium storytelling, and fandom at global scale

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Seasoned technology intelligence executive to lead IDC into its next chapter of innovation and growth

- Multi-Specialty CNS Research Center Strengthens Trial Execution and Patient Diversity in Alzheimer's Agitation Study -

Jaguar has received the initial $16M payment related to the company's recently executed US out-license agreement for Mytesi® and Canalevia®-CA1, which has the potential to provide Jaguar up to an additional $22M with milestones and other potential future paymentsNear-term milestones for intestinal failure program buttressed by groundbreaking results of parenteral support (PS) reduction ranging from 12 to 37% in ongoing proof-of-concept study of crofelemer in pediatric patientsAssociated with significant toxicities to patients, PS has a lethal natural history, and PS reduction can potentially extend and save livesJaguar's rare-disease pipeline is the subject of ongoing BD discussions with potential partners, targeting NDA-ready data in 12-18 monthsJaguar presenting January 22 at Sequire Investor Summit in Puerto Rico; click here to register for eventClick here to view replay of Jaguar's January 15 fireside chat during Lytham Partners Healthcare Investor Summit

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / The OLB Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:OLB), a leading fintech company specializing in payment processing and omnichannel commerce solutions, today announced the launch of iStores AI, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence-powered eCommerce platform that enables businesses to create fully functional online stores and begin processing transactions in minutes, with same-day merchant services approval.

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Solitario Resources Corp. ("Solitario" or the "Company") (NYSE American:XPL)(TSX:SLR) is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Bright Angel copper-gold project in Colorado. At Bright Angel, mineralized porphyry stockwork contains significant values of gold and copper, with minor silver values. Mineralization has been traced over an area approximately 750 meters long and up to 600 meters wide. Both gold and copper are trading at all-time highs, with copper being designated as a critical metal by the U.S. government.

WAIANAE, HAWAII / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Hui Huliau announced the acquisition of Advantaged Solutions, LLC, an IT services and solutions company specializing in finance and logistics systems modernization, enterprise resource planning cloud implementation, and supply chain management.

WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) ("Loar") announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Harper Engineering Company ("Harper") for cash consideration of $250 million.

Significant Order with New International Pharmaceutical Customer Highlights Company's Growth and Revenue Opportunity

ESCONDIDO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Dalrada Technology Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Dalrada") (OTCID:DHTI) today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed scientific study co-authored by engineers from Dalrada and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, featured in the Journal of Building Engineering. The study demonstrates the advantages of CO₂-based heat pump systems, especially in cold climates, delivering major efficiency gains, significant energy savings, and alignment with global low-GWP refrigerant regulations.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / World Long Drive, a sportainment tour that holds the largest annual domestic professional golf event not associated with the PGA of America, the PGA Tour, or the LPGA is comprised of over 8 events domestically and internationally all culminating for the season finale World Long Drive Championship, today announced that it will participate in the DealFlow Discovery Conference, taking place January 28-29, 2026. World Long Drive tour and championship is owned and operated by GF Sports and Entertainment based out of New York, NY.

Offering industrial customers bundled heat and power under long-term contractsSupporting customer decarbonization while addressing project and financing riskIntended to enhance project bankability, which is aimed at lowering the cost of capital, and accelerating revenue recognitionLeveraging collaborations to accelerate solar and battery project origination

Upkins to Participate in Public Strategy Session on Defending Equal Opportunity