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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — How can customers protect themselves from lowball pawn offers when selling or pawning valuables? According to a HelloNation article, Josh Stern of Sunrise Pawn Brokers Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL, explains that recognizing a fair deal does not require industry expertise. By understanding the basics of karat tests, melt value, and market standards, sellers can feel more confident and avoid walking away with less than their items are worth. The article emphasizes that transparency should be central to any pawn transaction. If a shop is unwilling to perform a weight measurement…

Dublin, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Reusable Launch Vehicle Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The reusable launch vehicle market is experiencing significant growth, poised to expand from $2.49 billion in 2025 to $2.75 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 10.2%. This growth has been driven by private launch providers’ demonstrations of reusable rocket stages, increasing demand for low-cost space access, advancements in thermal protection systems, satellite deployment growth, and propulsion reliability enhancements. Looking forward, the market is expected to surge to $3.95 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 9.5%. Factors contributing to…

SINGAPORE, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pundi AI, the decentralised protocol transforming AI training data into community-owned assets, today announced a collaboration with OptimAI Network, the first Layer-2 Reinforcement Data Network designed to power fully autonomous Agentic AI systems. Backed by YZi Labs through EASY Residency and supported by CMC Labs, OptimAI Network brings strong industry validation to this collaboration, which combines Pundi AI’s decentralized and verifiable data infrastructure deployed on BNB Chain with OptimAI’s community-reinforced agentic intelligence to accelerate user-owned and privacy-first AI agents at global scale. Since launching in March 2025, OptimAI Network has expanded to more…

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trusted by customers for high-quality hemp-derived THC products and vapes since 2018, The Hemp Doctor launches its newest innovation: the ZOOTED | THCA Live Resin 1G Disposable Vape, available in six iconic strains. Each 1-gram ZOOTED disposable provides a powerful, full-spectrum 890mg cannabinoid blend, led by 764mg of THCA and rounded out with CBC (45mg), CBD (27mg), CBG (32mg), CBGA (2mg), and CBN (20mg) for a layered, full-bodied effect. The serving size is one puff, containing approximately 4.5mg of cannabinoids. “By combining authentic THCA live resin with complementary minor cannabinoids, our vape is…

ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following its highly successful debut at EICMA Milano and upcoming presentation at INTERMOT Cologne, VeydooMax is excited to bring its flagship innovation — the VeydooMax V5 AI Riding System — to North America for the first time at AIMExpo 2026. Built on the brand’s core philosophy of “Smarter Ride, Tougher Build,” the V5 sets a new standard for intelligent, durable, and seamlessly integrated motorcycle riding systems. Engineered with automotive-grade intelligence and industrial-grade durability, the V5 showcases how hardware, AI algorithms, and a dedicated Riding OS can unite into a single platform — providing…

MONACO, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Knowledge-sharing, innovation and collective commitment. The Yacht Club de Monaco kicks off a new season following its ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach. In 2026, as part of its public service remit to enhance the Principality’s appeal, the Club confirms its role as a focal point of activity in Port Hercule and an international platform, while reinforcing its environmental and societal responsibility commitments. Top-level sport, youth training, the sustainable transition and maritime heritage define a year of events providing an arena for exchanges to build the future of yachting. The first major event…

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, announced the launch of PlusMore (PLUS) with a combined Launchpool and Airdrop+ event. The dual initiative features a total reward pool of 18,000 PLUS, offering users multiple ways to earn PLUS rewards. The PLUS Airdrop+ will run from January 8, 2026, 12:00 to January 15, 2026, 10:00 (UTC), with users able to share 5,000 PLUS across three reward events. Event 1 targets new users and those with deposits under 100 USDT, offering up to 4 PLUS for completing…

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HKC Corporation captured strong and sustained attention at the 2026 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026), as its booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center quickly became one of the most active areas on the show floor. Guided by its global brand theme, “Powering the Next Era of Play & Creation,” HKC Corporation presented a unified yet clearly differentiated display technology showcase spanning professional creation, immersive gaming, and esports. At the center of the HKC brand showcase was the M10 Ultra, the world’s first monitor equipped with RGB MiniLED backlighting. Featuring UHD resolution…

It has become more expensive for Canadians to visit national parks south of the border as all non-U.S. citizens will now have to pay an additional U.S. $100 per person, on top of standard entry fees, to enter some of the country’s most popular parks. This is part of the initiative to prioritize U.S. visitors to the parks under President Donald Trump’s America-first pricing.The U.S. Department of the Interior states that the 11 parks include: Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Zion.“It does appear to be yet another…

Swiss asset manager Mars Capital Advisors anchors facility targeting Brazil’s $100B credit card receivables market, brought onchain via Plume Network. DELAWARE CITY, Del., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackOpal, LATAM’s emerging global payments finance platform, today announced the launch of GemStone, its flagship institutional product in tokenized Brazilian credit card receivables. The launch is backed by a US$200 million, three-year anchor facility structured by Mars Capital Advisors, a Swiss-based firm specializing in working capital with approximately $2 billion in assets under advisory and is deployed on BlackOpal’s tokenization partner, Plume, the leading RWA blockchain powering real-world yield. The launch…