SMX jumps 20.57% after-hours as strategic alliances and breakthrough verification tech boost investor confidence.

SMX surged 20.57% in after-hours trading following announcements of strategic partnerships, a $111.5M equity purchase agreement, and advancements in molecular verification technology. The company highlighted its Plastic Cycle Token (PCT), which embeds molecular markers into materials to provide verifiable proof of origin, recovery, and compliance, addressing longstanding supply chain transparency issues. These developments bolstered investor confidence in SMX’s ability to revolutionize ESG reporting and material authentication, aligning with global demands for traceability and sustainability. The PCT’s potential to create a "proof premium" by monetizing verified supply chain data further amplified market enthusiasm, as evidenced by the stock’s sharp post-hours rally.