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Canada is slated to legalize cannabis edibles sometime this year and the population is filled with excitement regarding these products. However, if the trend in the U.S. states where edibles are legal is anything to go by, then edibles will not be the biggest moneymaker. Something else, concentrates, will be king of the market.

For example, edibles fetched $685 million from the start of 2018 to October the same year in Oregon, Colorado, California and Arizona. However, the same period saw consumers spending approximately $1.4 billion on marijuana concentrates.

The bulk of that money spent on cannabis concentrates was for marijuana vape pens and cannabis oil cartridges. These items alone accounted for $972 million in the months referred to earlier as captured in the statistics collected by BDS Analytics.

In the cannabis industry, vape pens are the modern or better version of cannabis joints in the same way that electronic cigarettes provide a better way to get your nicotine hit when compared to smoking a combustible cigarette.

Cannabis vape pens are discreet, not smelly and they are user-friendly when compared to the hassles that one has to go through to roll and light a joint.

The other cannabis concentrates on which Americans in the states named earlier spent money were hash oil, wax and shatter. These particular kinds of concentrates are intended for “dabbing.”

Thus, the evidence from the U.S. shows that cannabis concentrates are likely to fetch more money than the edibles that everyone is excited about.

These findings are given further credence when one considers the responses of ordinary people to different cannabis products. Many people will be more willing to try a vape pen rather than taking a puff on a joint if those people haven’t consumed cannabis before.

Interestingly, data from Canada shows that people have been consuming marijuana concentrates for a while. For example, a 2018 survey of approximately 13,000 cannabis consumers revealed that 26 percent had ever used hashish while 19 percent admitted that they had ever used a solid form of marijuana concentrate.

People opposed to cannabis edibles claim that these products will dominate the market and open the gate to the misuse of cannabis. However, the data collected over time shows that even if edibles grow in popularity, they will always fall behind concentrates and the dried bud in terms of market share.

Industry watchers and participants like Sproutly Canada, Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) and SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) are waiting to see how events play out once edibles become legal throughout Canada.

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Cyberfort Software, Inc. (CYBF) Offers Tech Armory to Fight Off Ad Attack

January 10, 2019 13:11:50

More channels and improved connectivity are increasing advertising intrusiveness
Two-thirds of consumers view online advertising as negatively as they view fake news
CYBF entered emerging content filtering market with ad blocking app Vivio

It’s no longer possible to escape from ads by switching gears during commercial breaks on TV or radio, for, in the digital age, ads are everywhere. More channels and improved connectivity mean that neither page nor platform is free from unwanted marketing. Moreover, ads are becoming progressively particular. Every modern consumer must face the peril of pursuit by promotions tailored to his or her last search. Driven by algorithms that analyze our online histories, the advent of digital advertising has raised the level of intrusiveness to such unbearable levels that a recent survey found that two-thirds of respondents “are fed up with online advertising” and are prepared to “walk away from brands that deliver it.”

Cyberfort Software, Inc. (OTC: CYBF) has tools to help them do exactly that. With content filtering and ad-blocking, the tech outfit is developing solutions to strengthen the cyber security of companies and consumers. Cyberfort is working to ensure a digital future in which all users, individuals and corporations alike, enjoy free access to data and are able to share…

CannabisNewsAudio – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Accelerating North American Retail Network Growth Following the 2018 Farm Bill Passing

January 10, 2019 11:46:33

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Moments prior to signing a historic 2018 Farm Bill and effectively legalizing industrial hemp, President Donald Trump tweeted out a video of his performance at the 2005 Emmy Awards, singing the song “Green Acres.” Having already passed through the House of Representatives and the Senate, the bill was met with much fanfare across nearly the entire cannabis sector, including benefactors such as Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) (GGB Profile), Cronos Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON), Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED), Harvest Health and Recreation (CSE: HARV) and MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTC: MMNFF).

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NetworkNewsBreaks – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) Closes IPO Generating $2.2M in Gross Proceeds

January 10, 2019 11:27:01

TransCanna Holdings (CSE: TCAN) announced the January 8, 2019 completion of its initial public offering (“IPO”) of 4,400,000 units, issued at a price of $0.50 per unit, which generated aggregate gross proceeds of $2,200,000 pursuant to a December 10, 2018 prospectus. Each unit is comprised of one TransCanna common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional share at an exercise price of $1 per share until January 8, 2020, under the condition that if the price of the shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) closes at or above $1.50 for a period of 10 consecutive trading days, the company may accelerate the term of the warrants to a period of 30 days through issuing written notice to the warrant holders. The warrants are issued pursuant to an indenture dated January 8, 2019 between the company and its warrant agent, Odyssey Trust Company, with a copy available under the company’s profile on SEDAR.com.

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TransCanna Holdings Inc. is a Canadian based company providing branding, transportation and distribution services, through its wholly-owned California subsidiaries, to a range of industries including the cannabis marketplace. For further information, please visit the company’s website at www.TransCanna.com

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CryptoCurrencyWire Recaps CryptoBlockCon Las Vegas 2018, Looks Ahead to Upcoming April Event

January 10, 2019 11:09:25

CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company, today provides a recap of the recently concluded CryptoBlockCon Las Vegas 2018, at which CCW served as the official newswire. Held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, CryptoBlockCon attracted hundreds of cryptocurrency enthusiasts and blockchain industry thought leaders for an energizing and rewarding look at this exciting, emerging technology.

“We thoroughly enjoyed teaming up with CryptoBlockCon in Las Vegas and further helping to promote the transformative power of blockchain technology,” said Jonathan Keim, Communications Director for…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) and MTrac Begin POS Integrations to Drive Paradigm Shifts, Mass Market Adoption

January 10, 2019 10:46:59

Global Payout (OTC: GOHE) together with its wholly-owned subsidiary MTrac Tech Corp. this morning announced the release of its system’s API for the purpose of integration with some of the cannabis industry’s leading point of sale (“POS”) companies. Per the update, the MTrac team has engaged several POS companies to discuss integration initiatives over the last few months. Integration will enable these companies, responsible for daily uploads of seed to sale tracking data into each state’s regulatory portal, to add card processing to their systems, merging inventory management and payment processing into one solution. “Since our initial launch in October, we knew early on the value of getting our API ready for POS integrations, and we are thrilled to be taking the next steps toward making these integration initiatives a reality,” MTrac Tech COO Jason LeBlanc stated in the news release. “The value of integrations cannot be overstated. This is the moment when the paradigm shifts and together, with our future integration partners, we have an opportunity to bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by offering solutions as a regulatory tool through enhanced transparency, security, and compliance.”

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Since the company’s inception in 2009, Global Payout, Inc. has been a leading provider of comprehensive and customized prepaid payment solutions. From 2014 to 2017 Global focused on identifying new state of the art technologies in a variety of industry sectors and successfully helped launch MoneyTrac Technology Inc. and other companies within the FinTech space. In 2018, Global completed a reverse triangular merger with MoneyTrac Technology Inc. resulting in Global retaining the wholly owned subsidiary, MTrac Tech Corporation. Global’s current focus is continuing to identify new business opportunities while it reorganizes its future business endeavors. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GlobalPayout.com.

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Zenergy Brands, Inc. (ZNGY) Builds Consumers’ Capacity to Efficiently Manage Utilities Use While Conserving the Environment

January 10, 2019 10:33:51

Global market for energy-efficient buildings, products trending upward amid growing attention to climate change concerns
Zenergy’s flagship Zero Cost Program largely responsible for company’s million-dollar year-over-year revenue growth as an energy efficiency technology provider
Company drawing on $1.6 million in new funding with potential for up to $10 million as it advances Zero Cost Program, plans energy commodity sales

Energy consumers’ ability to efficiently manage their usage is beginning to acquire the same importance as other environmental impact and pollution reduction concerns, and next-generation energy utility companies such as Zenergy Brands, Inc. (OTC: ZNGY) are working to make a better world possible.

For years, the science community has expressed interest in evidence of changes to the earth’s climate on a significant scale. Media reports have advanced warnings about potential long-term consequences on human, plant and…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Eyes Opportunity in 2019, Highlights Company Initiatives and Acquisitions

January 10, 2019 10:26:53

Technology and investment company SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) this morning provided insight into the company’s direction, intended acquisition plans and previous successful acquisitions it has completed to date. According to the update, the company has achieved major success in its industrial hemp CBD related initiatives, with its subsidiary SingleSeed.com receiving a steady increased volume of orders expected to be a key factor in driving increased revenue in 2019. The company is optimizing its site with different landing pages and utilizing tools such a heat maps and A/B testing to target enhanced visitor experience and increased conversion of site visits. SingleSeed continues to launch new products with intentions to add CBD for pets in the near future. In addition to success of its SingleSeed subsidiary, SING has invested in TorusMed, a company working to develop CBD using photobioreactors, with the ultimate goal of cultivating pharmaceutical grade CBD in lab settings to ensure consistency.

Additionally, SING continues to review potential new acquisitions and investments, while completing active discussions regarding potential opportunities to drive revenue and solidify its position in the industrial hemp CBD market. These opportunities include industrial hemp production, product manufacturing, distribution, and targeted sales expansions to convenience stores, vape shops, liquor stores, and more. In addition to its strategic plans and potential growth in the CBD market, the company continues to build upon existing initiatives and expand growth and opportunities through previous successful acquisitions, such as ShieldSaver and DIGS.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc.’s (MCOA) Scio, Oregon Hemp Project Ramped Up for Clone Production, Expanded Growing Season

January 10, 2019 09:54:16

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) its Joint Venture partner Global Hemp Group Inc. (CSE: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) (FRANKFURT: GHG) announced this morning that clone production at their Scio, Oregon High Yielding CBD Hemp project is in high gear for the 2019 season. The partners are preparing for an “as early as possible” planting this year with preparations underway for planting of this year’s crop to begin in late May to early June, providing an additional 45 to 60 days of growing time compared to last year. This expanded timeframe will allow the hemp plants to grow considerably larger and generate a greater quantity of biomass. In 2019, the project will cover cultivation of three high-CBD hemp strains, substantial biomass yield, and ultra-low THC levels, in addition to superior pest resistance and disease tolerance. The strains also have a shorter flowering period, allowing for an earlier harvest before the region’s usual fall rainy season. The project’s operating company, Covered Bridge Acres (“CBA”), has also received its registration to cultivate hemp for 2019 from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. CBA is now registered, also for the 2019 season, to produce or handle agricultural hemp seed, enabling the company to establish a breeding program that will potentially generate additional revenue for the project.

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About Marijuana Company of America Inc.

MCOA is a corporation which participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name “hempSMART”, that targets general health and well-being; (2) an affiliate marketing program to promote and sell its legal hemp-based consumer products containing CBD; (3) leasing of real property to separate business entities engaged in the growth and sale of cannabis in those states and jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized and properly regulated for medicinal and recreational use; and, (4) the expansion of its business into ancillary areas of the legalized cannabis and hemp industry, as the legalized markets and opportunities in this segment mature and develop. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica.com

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NetworkNewsBreaks – CytoDyn Inc. (CYDY) Appoints New Member to Board of Directors

January 10, 2019 09:34:37

Biotechnology company CytoDyn (OTCQB: CYDY) this morning announced the appointment of David F. Welch, Ph.D., Founder, Chief Innovation Officer and Director of Infinera Corporation, to the CytoDyn Board of Directors. Dr. Welch has a notable background including strategic planning expertise and broad capital markets experience. As an investor in the company, he appreciates the potential of CYDY’s leronlimab in targeting multiple disease processes. “We are pleased to add Dr. Welch to our Board of Directors. He is a pioneer in the field of optical devices and optical transport with a strong scientific background,” CytoDyn president and CEO Dr. Nader Pourhassan stated in the news release. “Dr. Welch has an inventor’s heart with over 130 patents and 250 published articles to his name. We anticipate he will be a strong contributor to our strategic planning.”

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CytoDyn is a biotechnology company developing innovative treatments for multiple therapeutic indications based on leronlimab (PRO 140), a novel humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the CCR5 receptor. CCR5 plays a key role in the ability of HIV to enter and infect healthy T-cells. The CCR5 receptor is also implicated in tumor metastasis and in immune-mediated illnesses such as graft-vs-host disease (GvHD) and NASH. CytoDyn has successfully completed a Phase 3 pivotal trial with leronlimab in combination with standard anti-retroviral therapies in HIV-infected treatment-experienced patients. The company plans to seek FDA approval for leronlimab in combination therapy and plans to complete the filing of a Biological License Application (BLA) in the first half of 2019 for that indication. CytoDyn is also conducting a Phase 3 investigative trial with leronlimab as a once-weekly monotherapy for HIV-infected patients, and plans to initiate a registration-directed study of leronlimab monotherapy indication, which if successful, could support a label extension. Clinical results to date from multiple trials have shown that leronlimab can significantly reduce viral burden in people infected with HIV with no reported drug-related serious adverse events (SAEs). Moreover, results from a Phase 2b clinical trial demonstrated that leronlimab monotherapy can prevent viral escape in HIV-infected patients, with some patients on leronlimab monotherapy remaining virally suppressed for more than four years. CytoDyn is also conducting a Phase 2 trial to evaluate leronlimab for the prevention of GvHD and initiated a clinical trial with leronlimab in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer in 2018. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.CytoDyn.com.

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420 with CNW – Rhode Island Considers Using Medical Cannabis to Stop Opioid Dependency

January 10, 2019 04:20:09

The Department of Health in Rhode Island has scheduled a public hearing early next month to collect views about a petition that calls for cannabis to be used to help people wean off prescription opioids.

Prescription opioid overdoses were found to be responsible for the death of 336 people in 2016 while the number of such fatalities in 2017 was 323. From the start of 2018 to September 2018, the fatalities from prescription overdoses were 220.

The public hearing will take place on February 6 starting at 10a.m at the auditorium of the DOH. Thereafter the department will review the feedback that it collects from different stakeholders before reviewing the available medical literature on the use of medical cannabis instead of prescription opioids.

The Department of Health will also contact clinicians and different researchers in order to learn what their opinion is on this matter.

Finally, a definitive decision on the petition will be made by the Department of Health. The law stipulates that a final decision has to be made on such petitions within 180 days from the time that the petition was received. This means that a final decision should be made by April 15 since the petition was received in October last year.

If Rhode Island decides to approve the use of medical cannabis in the place of prescription opioids, the patients may most likely consume their cannabis as edibles. However, people will also be free to smoke it or apply it topically as an ointment.

The CDC estimates that countrywide, more than 72,000 people died from opioid overdoses in 2017 alone. That figure was 10 percent higher than the opioid fatalities recorded in 2016. There is no sign that this trend of opioid dependency and overdoses will slow down soon, so there is an urgent need to find ways to deal with the crisis.

The outcome of the petition in Rhode Island may well hold the key to turning the tide on this epidemic since there are indicators that cannabis can help people to deal with chronic pain. If Rhode Island proves that this is the case, then a major revolution will take shape starting with the states where medical cannabis is legal, and spreading to the others where medical cannabis is yet to be legalized. Who knows, the federal government may eventually rethink its position on medical cannabis.

For now, the focus is on the upcoming public hearing and the eventual decision that will be made. Industry players like Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) and Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) hope that the hearing and the analysis thereafter brings an outcome that is in the best interest of patients.

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420 with CNW – Three Medical Marijuana Issues That Iowa May Need to Revisit

January 9, 2019 16:20:01

Iowa legalized medical cannabis in 2014, but the rate at which the state has adapted to the changing realities of the industry is so slow that many have been left frustrated by how oblivious the state legislature is to the things that laypeople see every day. Of specific concern are the three issues below.

The Number of Licensed Dispensaries

The entire state of Iowa has only five medical cannabis dispensaries from which patients can legally acquire what they need for their health challenges. For example, Cedar Rapids doesn’t have any licensed dispensary within its borders and yet this is the second largest city in the state. How is it possible that no dispensary is located there and yet there is no local bylaw banning cannabis businesses from operating there?

This just goes to show that the authorities didn’t consider the demand for medical cannabis when passing the law that restricted the number of licensed dispensaries to just five. What they may not know is that such a limit can unwittingly encourage the black market to thrive in the state since the illicit supply can easily reach every corner of the state.

The Cap on THC Levels

The regulations in place limit how much THC medical cannabis can contain to 3 percent. THC is the cannabinoid that makes people “high”. The board overseeing the medical cannabis program voted unanimously to retain the 3 percent limit on THC for another year or two before revisiting the matter.

While it may be reasonable to set a limit on how much THC people consume when they buy medical cannabis, such a limit should not be so low that patients will be compelled to consume a larger quantity of cannabis in order to get the desired effects.

It would be better for the authorities to provide a rationale for that 3 percent THC limit and get feedback from experts and the public on the same before enacting it into law. As things stand, patients may be compelled to spend more money buying a larger quantity of cannabis since there is no cap on the quantity they can buy.

The Qualifying Conditions

Iowa is operating as though it is the first state to legalize medical cannabis and yet there are several precedents to learn from. California is reputed to have some of the strictest regulatory controls not just for medical cannabis but for everything else. However, California created a list of dozens of conditions for which medical cannabis could be bought long before recreational cannabis was legalized.

Iowa started by allowing medical cannabis for only epilepsy, then eased up a bit in 2017 to include a few more conditions. What is baffling is that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADHD and bi-polar weren’t added to the list and yet nearly all other states include them among the qualifying conditions.

All in all, the board in charge of the medical marijuana program needs to be more foresighted and stop being reactive in its approach. Otherwise, the program will not attain its intended objectives. No one, including Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) and Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE), would want this beneficial program to fail.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) CEO Sees Promising Future for CBD Division as Laws Change Globally

January 9, 2019 15:13:30

ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX), developer of a proprietary financial news media and content platform providing information to the global Chinese-speaking community, is passionate about the role it is playing within the cannabis industry as laws continue change globally, according to the company’s CEO Warren Wang. A recent article further discussing the company reads, “Wang expressed excitement at being a part of expanding reach into the global industrial hemp industry. The company’s ties to the Asian consumer market are strong, and, with South Korea becoming the first East Asian country to legalize marijuana for medical purposes, Wang is hopeful that Thailand will soon follow. … The company is one step closer in the process of spinning off its CBD division through the appointment of new leadership. Alex Hamilton has been appointed to the position of chief financial officer of CIIX’s wholly owned subsidiary, CBD Biotechnology, Ltd. (http://nnw.fm/zK4WB). Hamilton joins Summer Yun, CEO of CBD Biotech. Hamilton has been appointed to oversee the spin-off of the CBD division under the guidance of Wang, freeing CIIX to refocus on its core financial services and media business.”

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Founded in 1999, ChineseInvestors.com endeavors to be an innovative company providing: (a) real-time market commentary, analysis, and educational related services in Chinese language character sets (traditional and simplified); (b) advertising and public relation related support services; and (c) retail, online and direct sales of hemp-based products and other health related products. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ChineseInvestors.com.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Therma Bright, Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) Combining its Thermal Therapy Technology with CBD to Target Chronic Pain

January 9, 2019 14:24:04

Medical device technology provider Therma Bright (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) is developing an innovative pain relief therapy that utilizes its thermal therapy technology in combination with medical grade cannabis or cannabidiol (“CBD”) from hemp in the form of a cream or gel. A recent article discussing the company reads, “In October, Therma Bright revealed that it is also developing testing for a hemp cannabidiol (CBD)-based pain relief therapy that will use creams, gels or salves in concert with its thermal-generation products to target various forms of general or chronic pain such as back pain, arthritic pain and other orthopedic concerns. The company announced its first prototype in December. … Therma Bright’s attention to such a variety of skin care concerns positions it well within the cosmeceuticals market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.21 percent between 2017 and 2023, resulting in a worldwide market valued at $72.99 billion overall (http://nnw.fm/k91bY). ”

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Therma Bright is a progressive medical device technology company focused on providing consumers with quality medical devices that address their dermatological needs. Clear and healthy skin for all is at the core of the company’s philosophy as is the belief that such outcomes should not be a privilege for only those who can afford costly procedures and treatments. The company’s breakthrough proprietary technology delivers effective, non-invasive and pain free skin care. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ThermaBright.com.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) Reports Positive MMI Geochemical Orientation Survey Results

January 9, 2019 12:14:08

QMC Quantum Minerals (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) this morning issued an update on its wholly-owned Irgon Lithium Mine Project which is located within the prolific Cat Lake-Winnipeg River rare-element pegmatite field of South East Manitoba. The company received encouraging results from the recent Mobile Metal Ion (“MMI”) geochemical orientation survey from SGS Canada. SGS was able to accurately identify the unexposed position of the western extension of the Irgon Pegmatite Dike, based on the results received after geo-referencing of the MMI ratio data. Additionally, two distinct, strong MMI anomalies were identified by SGS, indicating a correlation to buried, parallel, lithium-bearing pegmatite occurrences. The company and SGS both believe that there is great potential these parallel dikes could significantly increase the resource estimate for the property. QMC will initiate additional MMI sampling across the inferred strike of these buried dikes prior to them being drill tested.

To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/6E4Ws

About QMC Quantum Minerals Corp.

QMC is a British Columbia-based company engaged in the business of acquisition, exploration and development of resource properties. Its objective is to locate and develop economic precious, base, rare metal and resource properties of merit. The company’s properties include the Irgon Lithium Mine project and two VMS properties, the Rocky Lake and Rocky-Namew, known collectively as the Namew Lake District Project. Currently, all of the company’s properties are located in Manitoba. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.QMCMinerals.com.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Cyberfort Software, Inc. (CYBF) Aiming for Success in the $153B Global Cyber Security Market

January 9, 2019 11:46:42

Specializing in cyber security technology, Cyberfort Software (OTC: CYBF) operates within the high-growth cyber security industry, which is forecasted to have a bright future. A recent article discussing CYBF reads, “Research firm Markets and Markets predicts that the cyber security market will reach $248 billion by 2023 from 2018’s $153 billion, representing a CAGR of 10.2 percent from 2018-2013 (http://nnw.fm/FM6Zd). … Based in San Francisco, CYBF specializes in the development and acquisition of cyber security software, content filtering and ad blocking technology. The company is seeking to grow its IP portfolio of cyber security firms; in 2016, it purchased Vivio, an iOS 10 ad blocking app which currently has some 10,000 users (http://nnw.fm/Ee8yU). That app also offers malware detection filters, technology to reduce data usage and an ad blocking tracker. Cyberfort’s goal is to become the leader in protective software that keeps the internet safe for businesses and families.”

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About Cyberfort Software

Cyberfort Software Inc. is a cybersecurity technology company dedicated to improving the digital lives, privacy and security of end users and organizations. It targets the worldwide cybersecurity market by specializing in the acquisition and development of security software, content filtering and ad-blocking technology. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.CyberfortSoftware.com.

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The North American Bitcoin Conference to Discuss the Future of the Industry Next Week

January 9, 2019 11:27:49

The North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC) will take place in Miami on January 16-18
TNABC will provide premier information for those looking to make informed decisions concerning bitcoin and blockchain
TNABC is part of Blockchain Week

For the latest in bitcoin and blockchain, The North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC) is the place to be this month in Miami, Florida. TNABC will take place on January 16-18 at the downtown James L. Knight Center, a premier venue where world-class speakers will convene to lead the conversations changing the future of the industry.

Tickets are still available for those wanting to keep current on the trends and what’s in store for down the road regarding global bitcoin and blockchain programs (www.BTCMiami.com/Tickets).

TNABC will feature world-renowned experts in the industry. Speakers will include Sang H. Lee, a leading pioneer within the financial services and technology industries. Lee is the chief executive officer and co-founder of DarcMatter. Speakers will also include…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Sharing Services, Inc. (SHRV) Names New Chief Marketing Officer of Elepreneur, LLC.

January 9, 2019 11:14:25

Sharing Services (OTCQB: SHRV), a Plano, Texas-based diversified holding company, this morning named Clare Holbrook as the chief marketing officer of its wholly owned subsidiary, Elepreneur, LLC. With more than 25 years of experience in the direct-selling industry, Holbrook brings expertise in custom marketing, messaging and branding strategies to her new role. Holbrook will add significant value to the company’s global growth strategy and will be responsible for helping to create, determine and direct the marketing strategy for Elepreneur. “Since its launch in December 2017, Elepreneur has quickly established itself in the direct-selling industry and continues to elevate the home-based entrepreneur experience. We continue to grow at a rapid pace, and we are pleased to have Mrs. Holbrook’s experience in marketing and branding the company’s future growth,” Sharing Services CEO John “JT” Thatch stated in the news release.

To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/8AdGk

About Sharing Services, Inc.

Sharing Services, Inc. (SHRV) is a diversified holding company specializing in the direct selling industry. SHRV owns, operates, or controls an interest in a variety of companies that either sell products to the consumer directly through independent representatives or offers services that range from health and wellness, energy, technology, insurance services, training, media and travel benefits. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SHRVinc.com.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Gains Conditional Approval for Listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange

January 9, 2019 11:07:09

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) this morning announced that it has received conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to graduate from the TSX Venture Exchange and list its common shares on the TSX. Final approval of the listing is subject to Supreme Cannabis meeting certain customary conditions required by the TSX, and the company intends to issue an additional statement when the TSX confirms the date on which trading on the TSX will commence. “Graduating to the TSX will broaden our investment appeal and leave us well positioned to execute on our strategic imperatives for 2019, which is why we’re pleased to add this milestone to our list of accomplishments for the year,” Navdeep Dhaliwal, CEO of Supreme Cannabis, stated in the news release. “Our Company had a banner year that was headlined by our wholly-owned subsidiary, 7ACRES, generating the sixth highest revenue among Canadian licensed cannabis producers this past quarter… Looking forward, we are eager to build on these accomplishments and make significant advancements by cementing 7ACRES as a leading premium flower brand, establishing export channels for Medigrow, launching jointly-developed products with Khalifa Kush Enterprises and more in 2019.”

To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/quZY3

About Supreme Cannabis

The Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) is a Canadian publicly traded company committed to providing premium brands and products that proudly reflect its consumers, people and uniquely innovative culture. The company’s portfolio includes its wholly-owned subsidiary and flagship brand 7ACRES.

7ACRES is a federally licensed producer of cannabis operating inside a 342,000-square-foot facility in Kincardine, Ontario. 7ACRES is dedicated to providing consumers with a premium-quality product that recognizes its customers are informed, discerning and value a brand and culture that aligns with their principles. 7ACRES brand success has been reflected in provincial supply agreements, where 7ACRES’ product is consistently listed in the highest brand category available to recreational consumers.

The company’s growing portfolio also includes an equity investment and long-term global distribution partnership with Lesotho-based Medigrow for the exporting of medical-grade cannabis oil.

The Supreme Cannabis Company has been a leading innovator in the sector including the design of growing facilities and development of operational excellence metrics. We are confident that together with our flagship brand, proprietary technology and products, truly unique culture, and industry-leading team, we will deliver our shareholders consistent long-term value creation. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Supreme.ca

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The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Set to Have All 25 7ACRES Flowering Rooms Completed by March 2019

January 9, 2019 11:01:17

Supreme Cannabis recently provided a 7ACRES construction update, announcing that 19 flowering rooms have been completed and the remaining six are expected to be ready by March 2019
The modular design of the facility enables independent adjustment of crop cultivation conditions, resulting in higher quality and better yield
According to Supreme Cannabis, 7ACRES’ production capacity will reach 50,000 kilograms by mid-2019

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) recently announced that it has completed 19 of the 7ACRES flowering rooms and is on target to complete all 25 by March 2019. Once construction is finalized, 7ACRES will have a greenhouse footprint of nearly 300,000 square feet (http://nnw.fm/UAie1).

Under the updated timeline provided by Supreme Cannabis, three additional flowering rooms will become operational in January, and, following completion of all 25 flowering rooms in…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTCQX: STLHF) Produces First Battery Quality Lithium Carbonate; Engages IR Firm

January 9, 2019 10:41:36

Standard Lithium (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTC: STLHF), a lithium-focused exploration company, this morning announced that it has produced its first quantity of battery quality (>99.56% purity) lithium carbonate at its prototype Lithium Carbonate Crystallisation Pilot Plant operated by Saltworks Technologies Inc. The Crystallisation Pilot Plant, which is based on Standard Lithium’s proprietary technology, was operated as a two-stage crystallisation process. Additional optimization is currently underway, and the technical team will implement necessary adjustments to optimize how the two parts of the company’s proprietary technologies work together. In addition, Standard Lithium announced that it has retained the services of Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc. (“LHA”) to provide investor relations (“IR”) services to the company at a rate of US $15,000 per month for an initial twelve-month term, subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange. LHA will provide services including guidance on shareholder communication, drafting and reviewing corporate disclosure and coordinating conferences and presentations.

“We continue to be very pleased with the performance of our prototype pilot. Whilst we had previously made ‘battery quality’ carbonate at bench scale using our proprietary technology, we consider it an important milestone that we can achieve the same very high levels of purity at the larger scale of our prototype pilot. This has provided Standard Lithium, our Technical Team and our design partners with all the confidence needed to commence detailed design on the main crystallisation pilot plant, and this work is now ongoing,” Standard Lithium president and COO Dr. Andy Robinson stated in the news release.

To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/07kSo

About Standard Lithium Ltd.

The company’s flagship project is located in southern Arkansas, where it is engaged in the testing and proving of the commercial viability of lithium extraction from over 150,000 acres of permitted brine operations utilizing the Company’s proprietary selective extraction technology. The Company is also pursuing the resource development of over 30,000 acres of separate brine leases located in southwestern Arkansas and approximately 45,000 acres of mineral leases located in the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County, California. Standard Lithium is listed on the TSX Venture under the trading symbol “SLL”; quoted on the OTCQX under the symbol “STLHF”; and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “S5L”. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.StandardLithium.com

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Spectrum Global Solutions, Inc. (SGSI) Offers Total Telecom Services via its Varied Subsidiaries

January 9, 2019 10:36:21

Spectrum Global Solutions specializes in telecommunications via its subsidiaries
The company engineers, upgrades, installs and maintains next-generation telecommunication networks
Its growth strategy includes acquisitions, increasing market share and leveraging organic revenue and margin growth

Spectrum Global Solutions, Inc. (OTC: SGSI) is the holding company for next generation technology companies that specialize in telecommunications throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Via its subsidiaries, the company provides services directly to carriers, aggregators, utilities, enterprise clients, project management organizations (PMO) and original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Spectrum is one of the few engineering and installation companies that can provide all services and bundle products for telecommunications clients. Spectrum Global Solutions is headquartered in Longwood, Florida.

The company is a foremost single-source provider of end-to-end, next-generation wireless and wireline network infrastructure and professional service solutions. Its subsidiaries include…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Spectrum Global Solutions, Inc’s (SGSI) President Featured on The RedChip Money Report

January 9, 2019 09:57:46

Leading telecommunications engineering and infrastructure services provider Spectrum Global Solutions (OTC: SGSI) this morning announced its President Keith Hayter’s interview on The RedChip Money Report, a television program that delivers insightful commentary on small-cap investing, financial book reviews, and interviews featuring executives and Wall Street analysts. During the interview, Hayter provides an overview of SGSI’s expanding operations, Tier 1 customer relationships and proven executive team. He also discusses key revenue drivers, including 5G transition, first responder networks and internet of things (“IoT”). The interview is scheduled to air Wednesday, January 9 on Bloomberg International, available in 149 million homes across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Inks Medical Cannabis Supply Agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart

January 9, 2019 09:28:10

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF), through its subsidiary The Flowr Group (Okanagan) Inc. (collectively “Flowr” or the company), this morning announced its entrance into an agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart, a division of Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L), to supply medical cannabis on a purchase order basis. Flowr will supply the leading drug store retailer with its FlowrRx brand of premium medical cannabis products. Initially, the products will be sold online only as Canadian regulations presently restrict the sale of medical cannabis in retail pharmacies, making Shoppers’ new ecommerce site the exclusive direct-to-patient online provider of FlowRx products. The term of the supply agreement is three years, with a two year renewal term. “We believe that partnering with Shoppers Drug Mart to provide patients with premium medical cannabis is a game-changing opportunity for Flowr’s medical business and we look forward to working with their team,” Flowr Co-CEO Tom Flow stated in the news release. “FlowrRx products are grown in facilities designed to pharmaceutical industry manufacturing standards and using strict processes that should enable us to provide patients with both the high quality they seek and the consistent benefits they need.”

To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/L2kDV

About The Flowr Corporation

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR; OTC: FLWPF), through its subsidiaries, holds a cannabis production and sales license granted by Health Canada. With a head office in Markham, ON and a production facility in Kelowna, BC, Flowr builds and operates large-scale, GMP-designed cultivation facilities utilizing its own patented growing systems. Flowr’s investment in research and development along with its sense of craftsmanship and a spirit of innovation is expected to enable it to provide premium-quality cannabis that appeals to the adult-use recreational market and addresses specific patient needs in the medicinal market. For more information, visit www.Flowr.ca.

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Global EV Demand Drives Scramble for Fresh Supplies of Vital Metals

January 9, 2019 09:00:06

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With global electric vehicle (EV) demand growth creating the potential for tight supplies in battery metals such as cobalt, multinational companies and industrialized nations are working to secure these critical metals as prices are projected to rise.

The growing market for electric vehicles has led to much higher demand for battery metals such as cobalt, lithium and nickel.
As the largest producer of EVs and largest consumer of battery metals in the world, China is aggressively looking to secure additional supplies of these critical minerals.
Savvy companies are looking to lock in long-term supplies of battery metals.

Driven by the technological advances and environmentally friendly advantages offered by electric vehicles, the long-awaited EV revolution seems to be taking hold. Numerous global corporations are competing for access to limited supplies of battery metals. Prospective cobalt producer Pacific Rim Cobalt Corp. (OTCQB: PCRCF) (CSE: BOLT) (PCRCF Profile), which just released a detailed corporate update, looks to be in an ideal position to supply those corporations with cobalt. Major miners such as BHP Group Limited (NYSE: BHP), Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) and VALE S.A. (NYSE: VALE) could play a role in growing the global supply of nickel, cobalt and lithium. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) took the extraordinary step of looking for…

420 with CNW – CARERS Act Seeks to Reform Federal Marijuana Law

January 9, 2019 04:20:17

Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) together with other cosponsors have introduced a bill in Congress seeking to protect states that legalize medical marijuana from federal prosecution while making their own laws to regulate the medical marijuana industry.

The bipartisan bill will formalize the respect of the rights of states to pass laws and implement their own medical marijuana programs. Currently, only a Department of Justice spending rider passed by Congress prevents federal prosecutors from using taxpayer money to prosecute individuals who use cannabis for medical or recreational purposes in states where it is legal. That rider, at least hypothetically, doesn’t bar federal prosecutors from using resources from anywhere else to go after cannabis consumers.

The CARERS (Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States) Act wants to remove any doubt that doctors, patients and caregivers risk federal prosecution for doing what is legal in their states.

The bill should not be mistaken to be a clever way of legalizing medical marijuana across the country. Rather, it just clarifies that the states that legalize medical marijuana will not be exposing their residents to the possibility of prosecution by the feds on charges related to possessing or consuming a federally illegal substance.

That threat of prosecution is so real that some states have introduced bills seeking to protect medical cannabis patients’ records from access by federal authorities. Missouri is an example of such states where bills are being considered in this regard.

Furthermore, the CARERS Act will allow doctors treating veterans to prescribe medical cannabis for the conditions which can be eased or treated by the use of medical cannabis. The bill seeks to insulate the doctors and their patients from any legal issues arising from the use of medical cannabis.

The Act will also grant greater access to scientists who would like to conduct investigations into the uses of marijuana. Currently, it is very hard to obtain approval for research, let alone access to high-quality cannabis for such studies.

Congressman Cohen said in a statement he issued that there is bipartisan support for cannabis reform across the country, but the federal laws aren’t in tandem with the wishes of the people because the laws continue to regard people who prescribe or use cannabis as criminals. His bill will try to bridge the gap between what the people want and what the broken laws currently state.

Marijuana advocates have a lot of hope in the current Congress that has just started business. Their hope hinges on the fact that the House is dominated by Democrats who have a track record of being progressive on matters of marijuana law reform. Industry players like Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) and Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) hope that this bill will succeed in the House and the Senate, and that many others will follow.

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420 with CNW – Ohio Residents Petition for More Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions

January 8, 2019 16:20:55

Toward the end of this month, a special committee will sit to assess the different petitions that Ohioans submitted calling for additional conditions to be included on the list of ailments for which one can obtain a medical cannabis card.

The meeting this month comes after the end of a window within which people could send in their requests for the conditions they want to see on the qualifying list for access to medical cannabis.

Medical marijuana became legal in 2016 and 21 qualifying conditions were listed in that law. However, the law also granted the Medical Marijuana Board permission to review that list and add more conditions once each year.

The sale of medical marijuana is scheduled to start sometime this month and already more than 4,000 residents have secured medical marijuana cards. According to estimates, three in 10 Ohioans could qualify for a medical marijuana card even if the list of qualifying conditions stays as it was when the enabling law was passed.

The window within which interested parties could submit their petitions for additions to the list of qualifying conditions started on Nov. 1 and ended at the stroke of midnight on December 31. By the close of the window, 110 petitions had been submitted.

Those 110 petitions are now with a committee of lawyers advising the medical board. The lawyers will select some conditions indicated in the petitions and submit their shortlist to a committee that will meet tomorrow (January 9).

That committee will decide which of the conditions on the shortlist can be forwarded to medical experts for additional review and benchmarking in other states where medical cannabis programs exist.

The experts will then report back to the committee so that a report is presented to the full Medical Marijuana Board for a final vote. The Medical Board should have made their final decision by June 30, 2019, so that the list of qualifying conditions can be updated thereafter.

Some of the conditions in the petitions received include insomnia, depression and anxiety. Others are opioid addiction, acne, fibromyalgia and chronic pain. However, it should be noted that some of the petitions mentioned conditions that already appear among the 21 qualifying conditions listed in the 2016 law.

Currently, 33 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana. That notwithstanding, cannabis remains a Schedule 1 substance under federal law, so it is hard for scientists to study the plant and its derivatives in this prohibitionist legal environment.

Nonetheless, there are signs that the stringent controls will ease up a bit because already, the FDA has licensed a drug derived from cannabis, and permission was granted to a group of researchers at UC San Diego to import cannabis capsules from Canada for research purposes. Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) and Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) hope that the environment will become conducive soon enough at the federal level so that the industry in the U.S. can grow based on the findings of scientific studies.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Proprietary Technology Transforms the Way Molecules Enter the Body

January 8, 2019 14:39:40

Biotechnology company Lexaria Bioscience’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) revolutionary technology, DehydraTECH, alters the way that fat soluble, plant-derived molecules are absorbed into the body. A recent article further discussing the company reads, “Chemicals or intimidating complex ingredients that require disclosure on food labels are not required additions when using DehydraTECH. Instead the edible tech works with commons GRAS ingredients that can be organic and gluten- and dairy-free. It does all of this while still costing partners less than a penny per serving to implement, making DehydraTECH a win-win for the partner and consumer, who both gain from the improved performance of the enhanced product. … Lexaria believes that one day, using technologies like DehydraTECH, foods and beverages will be able to replace smoking as the most effective delivery mechanism. The work the company is doing with cannabinoids and nicotine is paving a path toward providing a powerful new delivery method of pain relievers, vitamins, supplements and more.”

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About Lexaria Bioscience Corp.

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. licenses disruptive patented delivery technology that promotes healthier ingestion methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness of lipophilic active molecules. Lexaria has multiple patents pending in over 40 countries around the world and has patents granted in the USA and in Australia for utilization of its DehydraTECH™ delivery technology. Lexaria’s technology provides increases in intestinal absorption rates; more rapid delivery to the bloodstream; and important taste-masking benefits, for orally administered bioactive molecules including cannabinoids, vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), nicotine and other molecules. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) Focuses on Medical Cannabis, Hemp and CBD-related Companies as Export Laws Begin to Shift in Israel

January 8, 2019 14:02:53

Redfund Capital (CSE: LOAN) (Frankfurt: O3X4) (OTC: PNNRF), a merchant bank that provides debt and equity funding to mid- and late-stage companies, is currently focusing on medical cannabis, hemp and cannabidiol (“CBD”) related companies. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Recent developments in regulation and research and development in the cannabis space are set to swell the project pipeline of Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4). In November, a government committee in Israel approved the first draft of a law on the export of medical cannabis, a move welcomed by the industry, with one commentator (http://nnw.fm/1hY7j) opining, “Although a small step in the dry process of legislation, it’s a huge leap forward for the industry.” Medical cannabis has been domestically available in Israel for at least two decades. Its export, however, has been prohibited, leaving untapped, some say, a market worth around $4 billion.”

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About Redfund Capital Inc.

Redfund intends to provide debt and equity funding in the mid-to-late stages of a target company’s development or in technologies that are developed and validated by revenues. The present focus of the merchant bank is on medical cannabis, hemp and CBD-related and healthcare-related companies. For further information, visit the company’s website at www.RedfundCapital.com.

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CryptoNewsBreaks – FinovateEurope to Showcase Fintech Industry Innovations, Insights and Latest Trends

January 8, 2019 12:41:23

Finovate, a leading producer of global fintech conferences, this morning announced its agenda for next month’s FinovateEurope event to be held in Tobacco Dock, London from February 12-15, 2019. Drawing attendees from a variety of fintech and finance roles, the FinovateEurope conference will offer live demonstrations of the latest industry innovations, insights from leaders and visionaries in global fintech, and the latest trends, including, but not limited to, disruptions in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies. Organizations attending this year’s conference include Adobe, American Express, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, Fidelity, Lloyds, MUFG, Morgan Stanley and many more! The conference will offer expert insights on the latest regional trends and macro issues affecting financial technology, as well as actionable information needed to initiate business solutions and strategic planning.

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The Finovate Group is a research and events firm focused on innovation in financial and banking technology. Its team runs the Finovate conference series and authors the popular Finovate blog. Finovate is the only conference series focused exclusively on showcasing the best and most innovative new financial and banking technologies. Finovate conferences consistently attract large, high-impact audiences of senior financial and banking executives, venture capitalists, press, industry analysts, bloggers, regulators, and entrepreneurs. Finovate’s annual events include FinovateFall (New York), FinovateSpring (San Jose), and FinovateEurope (London), as well as regional events in Hong Kong, Dubai, and Cape Town. For more information, visit the firm’s website at www.Finovate.com

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Drew Taylor and Brent Bates Tame the Crypto Wild West on Live TV

January 8, 2019 12:32:57

If you want to get the lowdown on crypto and blockchain, then you should be tuning into the Wild West Crypto Show, now on TV in 45 cities across the nation. To view the latest episode, which includes CryptoCurrencyWire’s ongoing segment featuring the latest news from around the world, visit http://ccw.fm/RK7Wa.

Drew, CEO and founder of the Wild, Wild West Crypto Show, and his co-host, Brent Bates, will bring you up to speed on what’s been happening in the industry over the past year and, indeed, since cryptocurrencies and blockchain became a “thing.” The dynamic duo has been on…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Subsidiary Ships First 3.8 Million Pounds of Green Coffee Under 5-Year Estimated $250M Contract

January 8, 2019 12:28:02

Leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) this morning announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CLR Roasters, has, under recent entry of a 5-year contract, begun processing and shipping its first containers of green coffee. The company has already received orders against the contract for 230 containers that are scheduled to ship in the first quarter of this year. Strictly High Grown washed Nicaraguan conventional coffees account for the majority of the initial coffee shipments, while 15 containers of naturals were also included. “We are very pleased to see this contract producing revenue as we kick off 2019,” Youngevity President and CFO Dave Briskie stated in the news release. “We have already taken possession of 35 million pounds of green coffee and the processing is well under way. This represents 77 percent of the green coffee needed to meet our targets outlined in the contract and we do not anticipate any obstacles in acquiring the final 13 percent of the green coffee required for year one.”

To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/HsFz7

About Youngevity International, Inc.

Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) is a leading omni-direct lifestyle company offering a hybrid of the direct selling business model that also offers e-commerce and the power of social selling. Assembling a virtual Main Street of products and services under one corporate entity, Youngevity offers proven products from the six top-selling retail categories: health/nutrition, home/family, food/beverage (including coffee), spa/beauty, apparel/jewelry, as well as innovative services. The company was formed during the summer 2011 merger of Youngevity Essential Life Sciences with Javalution® Coffee Company (now part of the company’s food and beverage division). The resulting company became Youngevity International, Inc. in July 2013. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.YGYI.com.

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The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Inks Consulting Agreement with Khalifa Kush Enterprises

January 8, 2019 12:10:12

Supreme Cannabis Company focuses on growing sustainable cannabis businesses
The company’s portfolio includes innovative 7ACRES brand
Supreme Cannabis recently signed an agreement with Wiz Khalifa’s Khalifa Kush Enterprises

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) works to identify new opportunities to build unique cannabis businesses. The company’s 7ACRES licensed producer subsidiary operates a 440,000 sq. ft. facility in Ontario, Canada. 7ACRES’ specialty is growing high-quality cannabis in large quantities. Supreme Cannabis Company has its corporate headquarters in Toronto, Ontario.

Supreme Cannabis’ portfolio additionally includes an equity investment and long-term worldwide distribution partnership with Medigrow. This partnership is for the…

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The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Identifies Acquisition of Stake in Holigen as ‘Transformative Transaction’

January 8, 2019 11:50:28

Vinay Tolia, co-CEO of Flowr, sees the move as giving the company exposure to European and Australian markets
The company believes that the combination of its cultivation expertise with Holigen’s development of large-scale cannabis facilities could result in one of the lowest-cost producers worldwide
Clarus Securities has initiated coverage on FLWR stock with a ‘speculative buy’ rating and a one-year price target of $5; its research report projects adjusted EBITDA of C$6.8 million in FY2019

The Flowr Corporation’s (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) acquisition of 19.8 percent of Holigen Limited for a cash payment of C$6 million and the signing of an intellectual property sharing agreement is expected to have far-reaching benefits for the company. Flowr says that it will result in an acceleration of Holigen’s projects, including an outdoor cultivation license on a seven million square foot site in Portugal with the potential to produce 500,000 kg of cannabis products annually (http://nnw.fm/iv7Wk).

Flowr, through its subsidiaries, is a vertically integrated Canadian cannabis company and licensed producer that focuses on non-irradiated premium flower production. Its headquarters are in…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Applies for Uplisting to OTCQB® Venture Market

January 8, 2019 11:44:28

Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) this morning announced that it has submitted its application to uplist to the OTCQB® Venture Market. As noted in the update, the uplisting criteria require the company to file financial and other reports to the Securities & Exchange Commission in a timely manner, in addition to undergoing an extensive verification and certification process. Cannabis Strategic’s management team believes that the company currently meets all of the requirements for a successful uplisting. “We are excited to submit our application to the OTCQB Tier, which has more stringent reporting standards and compliance requirements and requires companies to maintain a minimum share prices and to be fully reporting,” Simon Yu, CEO of Cannabis Strategic Ventures, stated in the news release. “We have many new initiatives planned in 2019 and we are managing our business operations for growth. This uplisting is designed to demonstrate to our investors and to the marketplace that Cannabis Strategic Ventures is well-prepared for the future.”

To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/2OzVs

About Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc.

Cannabis Strategic Ventures is a Los Angeles based firm that incubates, develops and partners with category leaders within the cannabis sector. The Firm’s NUGS brand experience provides mentorship and a range of essential services to emerging and existing Cannabis consumer brands. The company recently completed a name and symbol change from Cascade Energy, Inc. Cannabis Strategic Ventures is publicly traded on the U.S. Over the Counter Market with the stock symbol NUGS. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.CannabisStrategic.com

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Enters Strategic Partnerships to Market Hygee, Answer Global Epidemic

January 8, 2019 11:33:26

Innovative biotechnology company Earth Science Tech (OTCQB: ETST) this morning announced its partnerships with Les Fous de la Com and Priori System communication agencies to promote its Hygee medical device for the self-screening of chlamydia. Per the update, ETST believes that Hygee is the answer to the global epidemic where, according to the Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. alone reported more than 2 million STD cases in 2016, the highest number on record (http://nnw.fm/1nPDm), with Chlamydia accounting for the majority of the cases. Under the agreement, Les Fous de La Com will focus on building a strong online presence for the Hygee product through an open communication channel and dedicated website, currently under construction. Priori System will work to endow visibility of the Hygee trademark in order to develop partnerships and associations at local, national and international levels. “Hygee is a concept that has the potential to revolutionize the way we screen for major sexually transmitted infections,” ETST CEO and Chief Science Officer Dr. Michel Aubé stated in the news release. “I urge anyone truly interested in this subject to read Chapter 10 of the book Major Infectious Diseases. 3rd edition by Chesson, Mayaud, and Aral. It is available on the web.”

To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/k1pUz

About Earth Science Tech, Inc.

Earth Science Tech, Inc. offers the highest purity and quality high-grade full spectrum cannabinoid oil on the market. There are positive results in studies on breast cancer and immune cells through the University of Central Oklahoma; in addition to studies through DV Biologics that prove the company’s CBD oil formulation lowers cortisol and functions as a neuro-protectant, with positive result case studies through key health organizations. ETST formulates, markets and distributes the CBD oil used for its studies to the public, offering the most effective quality of CBD on the market. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.EarthScienceTech.com.

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Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) Solidifies Leading Edibles Position in California with Acquisition of Cannabis-Infused Baked Goods Manufacturer

January 8, 2019 11:27:07

In December 2018, Plus Products finalized the acquisition of GOOD CO-OP to further cement its leadership position within the California cannabis-infused edibles field
Through the acquisition, Plus will gain quick access to the baked edibles market – one of the most rapidly growing niches in the space
The CAGR of cannabis-infused baked goods for the coming five years is forecast at 14.12 percent, and the overall edibles market is expected to exceed $3 billion

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) announced in December 2018 that it had finalized the acquisition of GOOD CO-OP Inc. – a California-based cannabis-infused baked goods brand. This acquisition is expected to enable Plus to solidify its top position in the edibles field (http://nnw.fm/572iG).

The acquisition is valued at approximately C$2.03 million and will be satisfied through the issuance of 357,464 restricted subordinate voting shares of…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF) Appoints Two New Directors, Adding Deep Medical and Pharmaceutical Experience to its Board

January 8, 2019 10:58:38

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) today announced appointment of Dr. Caroline MacCallum and Jacques Dessureault to its board of directors. Per the update, Dr. MacCallum is one of the world’s most prominent experts in cannabinoid-based medicine. At the University of British Columbia, she is an internist, complex pain and cannabinoid clinician, researcher and clinical instructor in the Department of Medicine, an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Program and an associate member of the Department of Palliative Care. Dr. MacCallum is also Greenleaf Medical Clinic’s medical director, where she has assessed and developed cannabinoid treatment plans for more than 3,000 patients across Canada. Jacques Dessureault has an extensive pharmaceutical career with significant experience in life sciences, over-the-counter, natural health, and technology industries. He has held multiple leadership positions, including serving in an international role with Novartis as its global marketing division head based in Basel, Switzerland, and domestic senior executive roles as president and general manager of Valeant Pharmaceutical Inc., vice president at Bristol Myer-Squibb and business unit head and general manager at Novartis Canada. At Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Dessureault led all Canadian commercial units including research and development and international manufacturing and technical operations. In addition, he held responsibilities for government relations and business acquisitions, integrations and divestments.

“We are incredibly fortunate to add Dr. MacCallum and Jacques Dessureault to our Board of Directors at such a pivotal time, as we approach production ramp-up and our first commercial sales,” TGOD Chairman of the Board Jeff Scott stated in the news release. “The TGOD Board now consists of independent directors with the exception of our CEO. Both new additions possess valuable skills and extensive experience that will greatly benefit TGOD moving forward.”

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About The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. is a premium global organic cannabis company, with operations focused on legal medical cannabis markets in Canada, Europe and Latin America and the legal Canadian adult-use market. The company grows high quality, organic cannabis with sustainable, all-natural principles. TGOD’s products are laboratory tested to ensure patients have access to a standardized, safe and consistent product. TGOD has a funded capacity of 170,000 kg and is building 1,382,000 sq. ft. of cultivation facilities across Ontario, Quebec and Jamaica. In addition, TGOD has raised approximately C$460 million and has over 20,000 shareholders. TGOD’s Common Shares and warrants issued under the indenture dated November 1, 2017 trade on the TSX under the symbol “TGOD” and “TGOD.WT”, respectively. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TGOD.ca.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Engages Brown and Caldwell as Primary Environmental and Permitting Consultant for Iron Creek

January 8, 2019 10:34:14

Vertically integrated North American pure-play cobalt company First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC) this morning announced its engagement of Brown and Caldwell as its primary environmental and permitting consultant for its Iron Creek Project in Idaho, where the firm will provide guidance on permitting and develop an environmental baseline study strategy. According to the update, First Cobalt’s engagement of Brown and Caldwell is due to its strong reputation as a leading environmental consulting, engineering, design, and construction firm with over 70 years of experience and more than 55 offices across the U.S. and Canada. “First Cobalt’s strategy in 2019 is to advance and de-risk our two key assets: the Iron Creek Project in Idaho, USA and the First Cobalt Refinery in Ontario, Canada,” First Cobalt President & CEO Trent Mell stated in the news release. “Environmental and permitting work are critical next steps to progressing Iron Creek towards development. We are pleased to have the experience of Brown and Caldwell as we drive the project forward. On the heels of the maiden resource estimate announced in the fall, this is one of a series of technical programs initiated to help us determine the optimal mining and mineral processing design at Iron Creek. Baseline environmental data is critical to advancing the timeline toward production as we work towards developing an environmentally responsible source of cobalt in North America.”

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First Cobalt is a vertically integrated North American pure-play cobalt company. First Cobalt has three significant North American assets: the Iron Creek Project in Idaho, the Canadian Cobalt Camp and the only permitted cobalt refinery in North America capable of producing battery materials. For more information, visit http://nnw.fm/FTSSF

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR) (FSE: 1K8) Announces Launch of SmartSuite® Energy Management Solution

January 8, 2019 10:33:29

Smart energy technology company Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR) (FSE: 1K8) this morning announced the launch of a new IOT energy management hardware and software solution for the global commercial, multi-residential and hospitality real estate markets. Per the update, the Kontrol SmartSuite® thermostat leverages assets attained through the company’s 2016 acquisition of LOG-1 EMS, an energy management thermostat with more than 20,000 units deployed across Canada. Capabilities and features of the new SmartSuite® device include real-time energy management and conversation, rich data analytics, smart learning algorithms, multiple user interfaces, Bluetooth connection, integration options with window and door sensors and the ability to communicate with utilities. “As part of our key strategic objectives for 2019 we seek to accelerate our technology solutions for the digitization of energy and to expand our property technology (proptech). We are also focused on expanding both our energy IOT hardware and software solutions globally,” Kristian Lavereau, COO of Kontrol Energy, stated in the news release.

To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/MS5Oy

About Kontrol Energy Corp.

Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR) (FSE: 1K8) is a leader in the energy efficiency sector through IOT, Cloud and SaaS technology. With a disciplined mergers and acquisition strategy, combined with organic growth, Kontrol Energy Corp. provides market-based energy solutions to its customers designed to reduce their overall cost of energy while providing a corresponding reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.KontrolEnergy.com

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSXV: RIV) Enters Technology-Focused Cannabis Vertical via Investment in Headset, Inc.; Secures $80M Financial Development for PharmHouse

January 8, 2019 10:13:47

Canopy Rivers (TSXV: RIV) this morning announced its completion of an equity investment in Headset, Inc., a data and analytics service provider for the cannabis industry. Representing its first entry into a technology-focused cannabis vertical, Canopy Rivers subscribed for CAD $4,084,500 of Series A Preferred Shares in Headset. In addition, the company recently announced that its 49 percent-owned joint venture PharmHouse Inc. has entered into a syndicated credit facility with the Bank of Montreal (“BMO”), as agent and lead lender, and with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Concentra Bank as lenders. According to the update, under the credit facility, the lenders will provide up to CAD $80 million of secured debt financing to PharmHouse over a 3-year term with a rate of interest that is expected to average in the mid-to-high 5 percent per annum range. The company intends to allocate the funds to finalize the acquisition of the 1.3 million square foot modern greenhouse facility, as well as toward necessary project equipment and ongoing construction costs in ramp up of the production and distribution platform.

“We are proud to be entering the new year with a significant financial development for PharmHouse, a joint venture we consider well-positioned to pursue the increasingly global cannabis opportunity,” Canopy Rivers Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bruce Linton stated in the news release. “Having secured what we believe to be the largest bank debt to a private company in the cannabis industry, one that is supported by a syndicate of three Schedule I banks, PharmHouse has gained substantial momentum. We believe the commitment made by these leading Canadian financial institutions demonstrates confidence in PharmHouse and sheds meaningful light on the quality of the infrastructure, the level of expertise of the joint venture partners, and the anticipated significant near-term cash flow of this platform.”

To view the full press releases, visit http://nnw.fm/xbn5W and http://nnw.fm/P5QRt

About Canopy Rivers Inc.

Canopy Rivers is a unique investment and operating platform structured to pursue investment opportunities in the emerging global cannabis sector. Canopy Rivers works collaboratively with Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED, NYSE: CGC) to identify strategic counterparties seeking financial and/or operating support. Canopy Rivers has developed an investment ecosystem of complementary cannabis operating companies that represent various segments of the value chain across the emerging cannabis sector. As the portfolio continues to develop, constituents will be provided with opportunities to work with Canopy Growth and collaborate among themselves, which Canopy Rivers believes will maximize value for its shareholders and foster an environment of innovation, synergy and value creation for the entire ecosystem. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.CanopyRivers.com.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – CytoDyn Inc. (CYDY) to Present at Biotech Showcase Conference

January 8, 2019 09:38:54

Biotechnology company CytoDyn (OTCQB: CYDY) this morning announced that it will be presenting at the Biotech Showcase at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square in San Francisco, California on January 9, 2019 at 10:30 AM PT. An update on the company’s clinical development programs and objectives for leronlimab (PRO 140) will be co-presented by president and CEO Nader Pourhassan, Ph.D. and chief medical officer and vice chairman Richard G. Pestell, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.P., F.R.A.C.P. The presentation will provide insights regarding the company’s plans for 2019, including details on its first BLA submission of PRO 140 anticipated to occur during the first half of 2019. Management will also discuss potential licensing opportunities for PRO 140 in China, France, Japan and the United States and will hold a Q&A segment following the presentation. A live webcast and replay of the presentation will be available on the investors section of the company’s website at http://ir.cytodyn.com for 90 days.

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US President, Producers Envision ‘Green Acres’ with Signing of Historic Hemp-Legalizing Farm Bill

January 8, 2019 09:00:34

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Moments prior to signing a historic 2018 Farm Bill and effectively legalizing industrial hemp, President Donald Trump tweeted out a video of his performance at the 2005 Emmy Awards, singing the song “Green Acres.” Having already passed through the House of Representatives and the Senate, the bill was met with much fanfare across nearly the entire cannabis sector, including benefactors such as Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) (GGB Profile), Cronos Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON), Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC) (TSX: WEED), Harvest Health and Recreation (CSE: HARV) and MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTC: MMNFF).

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Trump’s signature was the last hurdle for the $867 billion bill. Now the market is gearing up for the massive potential of hemp-derived cannabinoids hitting stores. Among the benefactors of the passage is Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF), whose goal it is to become the leading retailer of…

420 with CNW – Arkansas Delays Issuing Medical Cannabis Cards

January 8, 2019 04:20:59

Patients who applied and got approval to join the medical cannabis program in Arkansas will have to wait until February to receive their medical cannabis cards from the state. The delay comes amidst the inability of cultivators to provide medical cannabis to the licensed dispensaries.

Arkansas residents voted to change the constitution in 2016 so that medical cannabis could become legal in the state. However, the process of implementing that change has taken longer than was expected.

The Department of Health in the State is reluctant to give residents medical cannabis cards when medical cannabis supplies aren’t available. The authorities feel that patients would incur an unnecessary cost since the cards are only valid for a year and one must renew the card before accessing medical cannabis. Getting the card several months before dispensaries are ready to sell products would therefore mean that a portion of the card’s validity was wasted.

However, many patients view their desire to have the medical cannabis cards in a different light.

The cards issued by the health authorities in Arkansas can allow the cardholders to acquire temporary licenses from the nearby state of Oklahoma. These temporary cards can be used to buy or grow medical cannabis from the Oklahoma medical cannabis dispensaries. Federal law doesn’t permit marijuana to be moved across state lines, so anyone interested in buying or growing medical cannabis from out of state has to be ready to stay in that state until what they purchased is used up.

The temporary licenses are only valid for 30 days, so there is no chance that an applicant will buy medical marijuana in more than one state. The verification process done before the temporary card is issued confirms that the applicant resides in a state where a medical cannabis program is legal but medical cannabis isn’t available as yet.

Some Arkansas residents have attempted to use the approval letters issued after their medical cannabis applications were processed, but the Oklahoma authorities have rejected those letters.

The stance of the Medical Marijuana Authority in Oklahoma is understandable because the approval letters may not have vital details, such as the medical marijuana card numbers that can be used to track the activities of the cardholders.

For now, Arkansas residents may have to wait until the state prints their cards. That may give those who are badly in need of medical cannabis one month within which to take advantage of the temporary licenses issued in Oklahoma. In case the Arkansas program delays even further, the patients can continue renewing their Oklahoma permits.

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN) and Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (OTC: DVLP) sympathize with the patients in Arkansas and hope that a viable solution for their plight is found soon.

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420 with CNW – Marijuana Justice Initiative Could Wipe Off Some Cannabis Convictions in Washington

January 7, 2019 16:20:39

Washington State Governor, Jay Inslee, issued a statement on Friday (January 4) announcing a “marijuana justice initiative” which will help residents with a single cannabis misdemeanor conviction on their record to apply for clemency.

The initiative is intended to reflect the current change regarding the status of marijuana in the state. The Democratic Governor felt that it was unfair for state residents to continue being adversely affected by a minor marijuana possession conviction long after the substance became legal to consume.

Under the initiative, approximately 3,500 people would be eligible for clemency. This estimate was arrived at after looking at the records of the misdemeanor convictions between January 1998 and December 2012.

The initiative will only be open to individuals who are residents of the state and they were prosecuted within the state. Those with more than one conviction aren’t eligible under this plan.

Similar plans to expunge marijuana criminal records in other jurisdictions have been dogged by complaints that the process is slow and expensive, sometimes not worth the effort expended. However, Washington State will process the clemency applications online, and this should expedite the process and make it affordable.

Speaking at a marijuana industry conference, the Governor said it was unfair for people to continue finding it hard to secure financing, get jobs or even accompany their kids on some excursions just because a given individual has a marijuana conviction dating way back. Wiping such convictions from the criminal record of the affected people would allow them to have as much of a normal life as possible in light of the way marijuana law has evolved in the state.

The website through which eligible individuals can apply for clemency has a form that one must fill out. It is not clear at this point what else will be required once someone has filled that form. It is also not known how long the clemency application will take before an applicant knows the outcome of the application.

For now, everyone in the industry, including Global Payout, Inc. (OTC: GOHE) and Generation Alpha, Inc. (OTCQB: GNAL) are glad that the past will no longer unjustifiably haunt people who were found guilty of possessing small amounts of a substance that is now legal.

Those who aren’t directly affected by such a blot on their history may think that the marijuana justice initiative is too little and too late, but tell that to someone who wants to buy a home and his or her financier rejects the mortgage application after doing a background check on the person. The initiative may just be what a person needs to hope and believe in a better future.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Ideally Positioned as Federal Hemp Laws Transform

January 7, 2019 14:59:15

With the recent passing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 in both the House of Representatives and the Senate legalizing of the production of hemp, Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) is positioned at the forefront of the booming industry. A recent article discussing the company reads, “The company has been willing to take risks early on in anticipation of an emerging market and legalization in the United States. In doing so, REFG has grown a loyal customer base, providing a much-needed service in an industry that others were not willing to enter. … Now, as legislation such as the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 and others begin to take center stage in the public eye, REFG is ahead of the game. The company is strategically placed to grow as it continues to provide the end-to-end, secure, federally-compliant payment solutions for which it is known.”

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Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions engages in providing end-to-end management, across multiple management systems, for medicinal marijuana operations. Many medicinal marijuana companies have experienced such rapid growth that they are finding it difficult to manage all aspects of their operation. In order to become a successful and compliant medicinal marijuana operation, effective management must depend on many different systems. REFG solves the fragmentation problem by identifying tools that are important to dispensaries, and customizing those tools specifically catered to the industry. The company strives to create awareness within the medicinal marijuana industry and to develop an environmentally friendly, economically sustainable business while increasing shareholder value. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PayWithGo.com.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Monaker Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKGI) Inks Contracts with Nine Additional Travel Partners Increasing Contracted Distributor Count to 24

January 7, 2019 14:37:25

Monaker Group (NASDAQ: MKGI), a technology leader in the travel and vacation rental markets, this morning announced its entrance into contracts with nine additional travel distributors to integrate and offer the company’s instantly-bookable vacation rentals through its established distribution channels. The new contracts bring Monaker’s business-to-business (“B2B”) travel distribution network total to twenty-four contracted distribution partners. Since being launched by the company in 2018, five of its contracted partners have gone live with its next-gen Monaker Booking Engine (“MBE”), with the remaining nineteen currently working to complete their integrations. “These twenty-four distributor partners represent hundreds of downstream travel companies, website, agencies and agents that generate significant hotel lodging reservations annually. When integrations are completed, Monaker will be distributing vacation rental homes internationally to travel groups that operate multiple platforms servicing 12 markets worldwide that currently book in excess of 400,000 passengers per month,” Monaker Group CEO Bill Kerby stated in the news release.

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Monaker Group, Inc., is a technology-driven travel company focused on delivering innovation to the alternative lodging rental (“ALR”) market. The Monaker Booking Engine (“MBE”) provides access to more than one million instantly bookable vacation rental homes, villas, chalets, apartments, condos, resort residences, and castles. MBE offers travel distributors and agencies an industry first: a customizable, instant-booking platform for alternative lodging. For more information about Monaker Group, visit www.MonakerGroup.com.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Existing Infrastructure at QMC Quantum Minerals Corp.’s (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) Irgon Mine Project to Drive Speedy Development

January 7, 2019 14:26:48

Exploration at QMC Quantum Minerals’ (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) Irgon Lithium Mine Project commenced almost half a century ago, leaving existing infrastructure for the company to utilize. A recent article discussing the company reads, “In 2019, QMC plans to increase the rate of development and the subsequent production of lithium from pegmatite dikes. The company will benefit from the infrastructure that is already in place, which could ensure rapid development. … The infrastructure existing at the mining site from the past includes a previously excavated 241-foot-deep, three-compartment shaft and 1,120 feet of underground drifting off the 200-foot level. Road and rail access are available, and there’s also nearby power infrastructure that can easily be connected to the property.”

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About QMC Quantum Minerals Corp.

QMC is a British Columbia-based company engaged in the business of acquisition, exploration and development of resource properties. Its objective is to locate and develop economic precious, base, rare metal and resource properties of merit. The Company’s properties include the Irgon Lithium Mine project and two VMS properties, the Rocky Lake and Rocky-Namew, known collectively as the Namew Lake District Project. Currently, all of the company’s properties are located in Manitoba. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.QMCMinerals.com.

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BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (OTCQB: BCTXF) (TSX.V: BCT) Advances Novel Formulation of Drug Candidate in Battle against Advanced Breast Cancer

January 7, 2019 13:36:43

Development of frozen formulation of Bria-IMT completed for on-demand shipment to clinical sites
Novel formulation is easily transportable to distant locations, easy to use, safe and has improved potency; it accommodates higher patient volumes at reduced per-dose costs
Promising novel immunotherapy technology provides hope to patients with advanced breast cancer
Breast cancer remains the leading cancer diagnosed in women and the second-most common cancer overall

Immuno-oncology focused biotechnology company, BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (OTCQB: BCTXF) (TSX.V: BCT) recently announced the imminent clinical use of a novel, frozen formulation of Bria-IMT, the company’s lead cancer drug candidate targeting the unmet medical needs of advanced breast cancer patients. Comprehensive data analysis is underway following completion of a Phase I/IIa clinical trial of Bria-IMT in a combination study with pembrolizumab – marketed as KEYTRUDA® by Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) – and listed on ClinicalTrials.gov as NCT03328026.

The company’s frozen formulation allows for the storage of cryopreserved, ready-to-inject Bria-IMT for cold-chain overnight transport to clinical sites where it will be thawed prior to injection in patients. This unique formulation of Bria-IMT has also shown improved…

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Legislative Changes in the US Provide SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) with Rapid Growth Opportunities in 2019 and Beyond

January 7, 2019 13:01:11

As the 2018 Federal Farm Bill legalizes hemp across the U.S., SinglePoint prepares for rapid growth in 2019
The company is working on development programs and potential acquisitions in order to establish its leading industry position
Through hemp legalization, the industry is expected to grow exponentially in the years to come, reaching a volume of $20 billion by 2022

Congressional approval of the 2018 Federal Farm Bill that removes hemp production from federal prohibition is expected to create amazing new opportunities for industry representatives in 2019 and beyond. SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) released an official statement underlining that the legislative change will provide a huge chance for growth for the company via subsidiary SingleSeed (www.SingleSeed.com) – an ecommerce seller and distributor of industrial hemp-based CBD products (http://nnw.fm/Oxm0Q).

The mainstream approval of hemp and it turning into a federally legal commodity will enable the company to expand its portfolio and add more offerings. Industrial hemp now has an opportunity to be competitive in…

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Icon Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: IEX.H) Set to Capture High Margins with Vertical Integration Strategy in Canadian Cannabis

January 7, 2019 12:39:58

Canadian cannabis market set for CAGR of 77.9 percent to 2021
Icon’s Vertical integration strategy could capture high margins
Company will have operations in cultivation, extraction and retail

The legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada has made analysts project rapid growth for the industry. Spending on adult-use marijuana (http://nnw.fm/l1fIX) is “estimated to reach over $3 billion in 2021, driving a CAGR of 77.9 percent from 2018-2021.” Eventually, Canada’s legal cannabis market will likely be comparable in size to the hard liquor or wine market. Growing organically, some sectors will be profitable (others, perhaps, less so), but telling which may not be so easy. Consequently, the vertical integration strategy that Icon Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: IEX.H) is employing, by straddling the value chain, seems best for capturing the highest margins. The company will have a finger in many pies. It has been stocking up on talent as it prepares to commence operations in cannabis cultivation, refining and extraction and retail.

Even before the legalization of recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018, the cannabis market in Canada had been growing at a healthy clip. The number of medical marijuana patients has been increasing by 10 percent monthly, sales of dried cannabis have risen at…

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Sproutly Canada, Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Building Cannabis-Infused Beverage Solutions with Leadership Depth

January 7, 2019 12:19:12

Consumer reports show growing tendency to reject smoke-inhaled substances such as cigarettes
Sproutly Canada’s solution provides truly water-soluble cannabis product that mimics rapid onset, offset of smoked drug
Cannabis-infused beverage market potential forecast between $900 million and $4.4 billion by 2024

As savvy cannabis investors look toward the market potential of the beverage-ization of their natural plant products, suppliers such as Sproutly Canada, Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) are strengthening their operations by adding more experienced executives, building their distribution networks and increasing their output capabilities.

Sproutly Canada is focused on cultivating pharmaceutical-grade cannabis for the backbone of its technological breakthrough in creating the first natural, truly water-soluble cannabis solution. The company aims to…

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Asset Acquisitions Grant New Potential to Payment Technology Developer Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE)

January 7, 2019 11:48:23

Net Element transaction with Argus Merchant Services and Treasury Payments leads to expectations of added gross profits in next four years
E-commerce expected to command larger share of sales revenues than brick-and-mortar retail by 2022
Net Element technologies adaptable to wide variety of mobile and online business needs

World finance technology innovator Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) is building its own capital potential as well as that of its customers, announcing recently that it has acquired cash flow assets that are expected to generate well over $4 million in gross profits over the next four years and continued profits thereafter.

The $1.42 million transaction through subsidiary Unified Portfolio Acquisitions is a step forward in the company’s five-year partnership with credit and…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Invests in TorusMed Inc. for Lab-Based Development of CBD Cell Cultures

January 7, 2019 11:38:45

Technology and investment company SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) this morning announced its investment in TorusMed Inc. to develop cannabidiol (“CBD”) cell cultures from industrial hemp. According to the update, the ultimate goal of the project is the development of pharmaceutical grade CBD that is cultivated in lab settings, potentially changing the way industrial hemp and CBD are manufactured, reducing time, cost and resources while increasing consistency, safety and scalability. The project’s specific aim is to develop optimal protocols for mass CBD production from cell cultures of industrial hemp, which offers several advantages as compared to open-field farm cultivation including, but not limited to, independence from weather and seasonal climatic conditions and scalable industrial and environmentally-controlled production. SinglePoint plans to distribute the premium CBD upon completion of the development, and is currently working with producers and manufacturers for distribution of industrial hemp CBD through its ecommerce site SingleSeed.com. SinglePoint intends to increase revenue and sales through the subsidiary through growing its distribution to both retail and other channels.

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Pacific Rim Cobalt Corp. (CSE: BOLT) (OTCQB: PCRCF) (XFRA: NXFE) is “One to Watch”

January 7, 2019 11:11:38

100 percent ownership of the Cyclops Nickel-Cobalt Project in strategic location along northern coast of Indonesia
Production/mining permits issued along with environmental (AMDAL) permit issued
Significant, shallow mineralization at project site with a historical* estimate of 37Mt @ 0.11% Co and 1.31%Ni at 0.8% Ni cut-off grade
Significant potential for expansion as mineralization is open at depth and on-strike
Estimate based on over 856 shallow drill holes and 26 test pits
Historical (non-compliant to 43-101 standards) high-grade drill intercepts of 8m @ 0.18% Co; 13m @ 0.15% Co; and 10m @ 0.19% Co
Strategically located near China, the world’s largest cobalt buyer
Cyclops Project Area covers 5,000 hectares with 9 prospects including 5 drill-tested and known cobalt-nickel prospects
Preliminary Offtake Agreement signed with China’s top battery materials supplier, Beijing Easpring

Pacific Rim Cobalt Corp. (CSE: BOLT) (OTCQB: PCRCF) (XFRA: NXFE) is a Canada-based exploration company focused on the acquisition and development of production-grade cobalt deposits, a key raw material input for the growing lithium-ion battery industry.

Pacific Rim Cobalt and its Cyclops Nickel-Cobalt Project, located in the Depapre District, Jayapura Regency, Papua Province, Republic of Indonesia, is uniquely positioned in a region with potentially the…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Pressure BioSciences Inc. (PBIO) Announces Eagerly-Anticipated Commercial Launch of Biopharmaceuticals Contract Services Business

January 7, 2019 10:43:35

Pressure BioSciences (OTCQB: PBIO), a leader in the development and sale of high pressure-based instruments, consumables, and related services for the global life sciences industry, this morning announced the commercial launch of its Biopharmaceuticals Contract Services Business. The eagerly-anticipated launch follows PBIO’s December 2017 acquisition of the assets of BaroFold, Inc., including patents, equipment, and other intellectual property relating to its unique, high pressure-based protein disaggregation and refolding platform. PBIO expects the technology platform to offer substantial improvement in the quality and costs of manufacturing protein therapeutics. “We are excited to announce the launch of our Biopharmaceutical Contract Services Business for the disaggregation and controlled refolding of proteins,” PBIO Chief Commercial Officer Dr. Bradford A. Young stated in the news release. “For companies involved in protein manufacturing, aggregation of proteins and challenges in achieving and maintaining optimal protein folding conformations are well-known issues that can dramatically reduce a drug’s efficacy and shelf-life. Our proprietary, pressure-based Barofold technology platform can help resolve and optimize these outcomes and can enable the development of novel protein therapeutics in both mammalian and non-mammalian systems, which we believe to be a very large and growing market opportunity.”

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Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO) is a leader in the development and sale of innovative, broadly enabling, pressure-based solutions for the worldwide life sciences industry. PBIO’s products are based on the unique properties of both constant (i.e., static) and alternating (i.e., pressure cycling technology, or “PCT”) hydrostatic pressure. PCT is a patented enabling technology platform that uses alternating cycles of hydrostatic pressure between ambient and ultra-high levels to safely and reproducibly control bio-molecular interactions (e.g., cell lysis, biomolecule extraction). The company’s primary focus is in the development of high pressure-based products for biomarker and target discovery, drug design and development, biotherapeutics characterization and quality control, food science, soil & plant biology, forensics, and counter-bioterror applications. Additionally, PBIO is actively expanding the use of its pressure-based technologies in the following areas: (1) the use of its recently acquired protein disaggregation and refolding technology from BaroFold, Inc. to allow entry into the biologics manufacturing and contract research services sector, and (2) the use of its recently-patented, scalable, high-efficiency, pressure-based Ultra Shear Technology (“UST”) platform to (i) create stable nanoemulsions of otherwise immiscible fluids (e.g., oils and water) and to (ii) prepare higher quality, homogenized, extended shelf-life or room temperature stable low-acid liquid foods that cannot be effectively preserved using existing non-thermal technologies.For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PressureBiosciences.com.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – CytoDyn Inc. (CYDY) Names Richard G. Pestell, M.D., Ph.D. as Board Vice Chairman, Expanding Leadership Role in Advancement of Company Initiatives

January 7, 2019 10:04:03

Biotechnology company CytoDyn (OTCQB: CYDY) today announced the election of its Chief Medical Officer and Director Richard G. Pestell, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.P., F.R.A.C.P. to the additional position of vice chairman of the board of directors. In this added role Pestell, an internationally renowned clinician and cancer researcher and defining force in CCR5 antagonist research, will advance and accelerate CYDY’s initiatives in seeking non-dilutive licensing opportunities in cancer and immunology.

“We are honored to have Dr. Pestell serve as our Vice Chairman,” CytoDyn President and Chief Executive Officer Nader Pourhassan stated in the news release. “He is a world renowned cancer expert who has published over 500 papers. We envision the role of our Vice Chairman to serve as an ambassador capable of delivering our message of the potential for our platform drug leronlimab (“PRO 140”) worldwide. It just makes sense to elevate Dr. Pestell to this position, as we expect future results from our program to bring our technology into the spotlight. Dr. Pestell has the credibility on the world stage to represent the technology to other drug companies, potential collaborators, licensees and key opinion leaders. We also recognize his track record of success in overseeing cancer clinical trials for more than 13 years as the Director of two NCI -designated cancer centers. His expertise using CCR5 inhibitors in preclinical studies and the relationships he built while maintaining his commitment to excellence facilitated the approval from the FDA to proceed with our cancer trial. With his broad leadership experience and CCR5 expertise, CytoDyn has strengthened the development of leronlimab as a novel therapeutic for cancer metastasis.”

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.’s (NASDAQ: FRSX) (TASE: FRSX) Eye-Net Mobile Collaborates with Leading Israeli Cellular Provider in Successful Initial Integration

January 7, 2019 10:02:29

Automotive technology innovator Foresight Autonomous Holdings (NASDAQ: FRSX) (TASE: FRSX) this morning announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Eye-Net Mobile Ltd. has successfully installed its Eye-Net application’s communication layer on the data center of a leading Israeli cellular provider. A V2X cellular-based accident prevention solution, Eye-Net is designed to provide real-time pre-collision alerts to pedestrians and vehicles through smartphones and reliance on existing cellular networks. Collaboration with the cellular provider and leveraging its technological expertise and engineering design assistance may improve Eye-Net’s efficiency, allowing for more accurate alerts, most significant with the application’s deployment across a large number of mobile phones. “We were pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with a leading Israeli cellular provider,” Foresight CEO Haim Siboni stated in the news release. “This strategic alliance marks an important milestone in Eye-Net’s roadmap. We expect to expand Eye-Net’s market penetration by extending collaboration with the leading cellular provider in future development milestones.”

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Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd., founded in 2015, is a technology company engaged in the design, development and commercialization of stereo/quad-camera vision systems and V2X cellular based solutions for the automotive industry. Foresight’s vision systems are based on 3D video analysis, advanced algorithms for image processing and sensor fusion. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Foresight Automotive Ltd., develops advanced systems for accident prevention, which are designed to provide real-time information about the vehicle’s surroundings while in motion. The systems are designed to improve driving safety by enabling highly accurate and reliable threat detection while ensuring the lowest rates of false alerts. The company’s systems are targeting the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicle markets. The company predicts that its systems will revolutionize automotive safety by providing an automotive grade, cost-effective platform, and advanced technology. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ForesightAuto.com

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North American Bitcoin Conference Promises Impressive Lineup of Speakers and Myriad of Networking Opportunities

January 7, 2019 09:52:20

The North American Bitcoin Conferences will bring together leaders in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from around the world
Attendees can choose from a variety of ticket options to customize their experiences
“All You Can Meet” networking motto promises vast opportunities for entrepreneurs to gain valuable insight from industry CEOs and innovators

The North American Bitcoin Conference, which will take place in Miami, Florida, from January 16-18, 2019, is set to highlight knowledgeable, experienced speakers deemed the “best and the brightest” in the industry. Featuring over 100 speakers, it guarantees exciting networking opportunities for those interested in bitcoin, cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Under the conference’s “All You Can Meet” motto, attendees can rub shoulders with high-profile CEOs and industry experts at the annual poolside launch party, as well as in the exhibitor hall, where over 100 companies will be representing the latest in blockchain technology advancements and projects. Also, at the show’s Lightning Networking event, attendees can “speed network”. Every four minutes, a gong will be rung and attendees will switch partners to meet someone new and share ideas.

The world-renowned speakers will educate attendees on topics close to the pulse of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. These topics include “Privacy on the Blockchain,” “Building the Bridge Between Crypto and Finance,” “Fundamentals of Blockchain Securities” and “Crossing the Chasm: the Next 100 Million Crypto Users,” among others.

Tickets can be found at www.BTCMiami.com/Tickets and are multi-tiered to customize an attendee’s experience. Exhibitor Hall Passes are $500 each, promising entry to the exhibit hall and networking parties, as well as access to the Lightning Networking event. General Admission tickets run $1,200 apiece and include two-day access to the event, the kick-off party and all videos, slides and exclusive content. They also include a $50 voucher for a future event.

General Admission prices are set to increase to $1,500 soon.

Alternatively, for the Blockchain Executive Fast-Track Admission ticket with pricing at $2,999, attendees can expect additional access to the two-day Blockchain Executive Fast Track, which is facilitated by Kingsland School of Blockchain on January 15-16. This program is led by four-time global award-winning innovator and educator Alex Lightman, former White House advisor and Amazon best-selling author on technology. Lightman, who has been leading workshops and delivering keynote addresses for the past 35 years, is praised for dissecting and explaining the complexities surrounding blockchain, making the information easily understandable and relevant for attendees. Most distinctively, Lightman was awarded the first Economist magazine Readers’ Award, beating out well-known competitors like Elon Musk. The only other innovator to receive this award was Steve Jobs.

For more information, visit the event’s website at www.BTCMiami.com

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420 with CNW – Want to Make Money in 2019? Think About These 3 Cannabis Trends

January 7, 2019 04:20:51

As the year comes to an end, many investors are evaluating their portfolios and are planning how to reallocate funds from losing investments to other avenues where the earning potential is higher. If you plan to make money from the cannabis industry, read on and discover the three trends that you can consider as you make your 2019 investment allocations.

Think Small

Seasoned investors know that the worst time to acquire interests in an entity is when the price is at its peak, because that means that a market correction will soon happen and latecomers will lose out.

Similarly, people who are planning to invest in the marijuana industry need to move away from the large-cap companies and examine the small-cap companies. There is logic in this approach because many of the large-cap entities are most likely to have partnered with a large entity in the past year (2018), so their shares are likely to have hit an all-time high.

Instead, think of smaller companies, such as those valued at less than a billion dollars. Such companies may have better prospects going forward because you will be positioned to get a slice of any gains they make when big players come knocking to acquire a stake in those companies.

However, you also need to be cautious and avoid very small companies, such as those valued at less than $200 million because the long-term survival of those companies may not be certain as yet.

Look to Auxiliary Companies

It may also be a smart move for investors to put some money in companies that complement the companies involved with the cannabis plant directly. For example, a good place to start would be the companies that provide packaging materials to the cannabis industry. These auxiliary companies are a good investment choice because they will grow as the industry grows, and they often have a foot in other industries, so they are a smaller risk when compared to the companies which “touch the plant.”

Slot CBD In

Cannabis drinks are likely to take the world by storm, and many of them will not cause a high. That means investing in a company that has interests in CBD (from industrial hemp, for example) may line your pockets as the popularity of CBD oils and drinks reaches feverish level in the years to come. Current trends point in this direction, especially after hemp was legalized by the federal government and more states are legalizing either medical or adult-use cannabis.

As always, do your due diligence before making an investment decision. You can start by watching the journey of Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) and ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) in order to get an idea of the historical trends for cannabis companies, and then branch out in the direction that you think holds most promise to you as an investor.

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420 with CNW – The Shameful Cannabis Irony: Everyone, Except Scientists, Can Easily Access Marijuana

January 4, 2019 16:20:36

The difference between U.S. federal marijuana laws and the legal framework in many states around the country has created an ironical situation in which everyone can easily access marijuana in state-legal and states where cannabis is still illegal, but scientists who desperately need high-quality cannabis for research purposes cannot get it.

This situation is very frustrating for the scientists because they know that the private sector in states where cannabis is legal has made available cannabis of very high quality, but scientists can’t lay a finger on it due to federal restrictions.

Instead, the scientists are made to jump through endless hoops in order to get an often inadequate supply of cannabis from the Mississippi University facility authorized to grow cannabis for research purposes.

That cannabis is so inferior in quality that it would never get a buyer if it was put on the open market and buyers compared it to what is available for medical or recreational use in jurisdictions where cannabis is legal.

It is also disturbing that the federal authorities claim that there isn’t sufficient research to back the claims that cannabis is medicinal, and yet the very authorities have made it hard for cannabis research to be conducted. In essence, a catch-22 situation has developed.

These legal roadblocks aren’t likely to end soon, given that the two houses (Congress and the Senate) are unlikely to agree on anything related to marijuana since one is largely Democrat while the other is controlled by Republicans who are renowned for their opposition to any reforms aimed at relaxing cannabis laws.

However, not all is lost. The federal government recently invited qualified entities to apply and grow cannabis for the different research programs that will be approved in 2019. This may break the monopoly held by Mississippi University, but it may not be time to celebrate just yet because issues of quality may still arise in case the selected firms don’t come with the mindset that what they produce must be at par with what the commercial entities are providing to the public.

The other factor that brings hope is the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill. With hemp now legal, it is likely to get easier to study cannabinoids since hemp also contains some limited amounts of THC. The feds may therefore be compelled to ease restrictions since the people studying CBD will also be interested in looking at THC and other cannabinoids.

The entire cannabis industry, including FinCanna Capital Corp. (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF) and Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) long for the time when the scientific community in the U.S. will find it as easy to get cannabis for research reasons as ordinary people get the product for medical or recreational use.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Aziza Project LLC Investing in Operations in the Southern Africa Region

January 4, 2019 15:26:49

The Aziza Project offers a tokenized oil and gas fund investment opportunity via a security token offering, which enables coin holders to share in company profits. Through its 20 percent ownership of Africa New Energies (“ANE”), the company is finding opportunity for these token holders in the underdeveloped Southern Africa region. An article further discussing the company’s plans reads, “The Aziza Project’s strategy is to invest in operations in the underdeveloped Southern Africa region. It selects oil and gas-related young businesses with the potential to create intergenerational wealth for token holders, shareholders, communities and entrepreneurs. ANE is preparing to drill wells on a Montana-sized portion of Namibia. With the Aziza Project owning 20 percent of ANE, the proving of this resource could potentially result in the Aziza Project’s holdings being worth more than $600 million.”

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Aziza Project LLC is a fund that tokenizes high potential oil and gas businesses in Africa, enabling them to raise funds for profit and social good. Aziza Project and its tokenization approach aims to address the obstacles associated with traditional fundraising by taking advantage of the benefits of blockchain technology to eliminate the cost and need for middlemen and complex administration. Aziza Project’s token, the Aziza Coin, is an asset-backed mid-to-long-term security token. For more information, visit the organization’s website at www.Aziza.io

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Pacific Rim Cobalt Corp. (CSE: BOLT) (OTCQB: PCRCF) (XFRA: NXFE) Focusing on Acquisition and Development of Production-grade Cobalt Deposits

January 4, 2019 15:08:06

Canada-based exploration company Pacific Rim Cobalt (CSE: BOLT) (OTCQB: PCRCF) (XFRA: NXFE) is focused on acquiring and developing production-grade cobalt deposits, a crucial raw material input for the growing lithium-ion battery industry. The company’s Cyclops Nickel-Cobalt Project, located in the Depapre District, Jayapura Regency, Papua Province, Republic of Indonesia, is in a region that may hold the largest source of cobalt outside of Africa. Recent coverage highlighting the company reads, “Exploration efforts are currently focused on establishing a maiden compliant resource for the Cyclops project, both in historically identified and drill-tested prospects as well as previously unexplored areas of the claims. During the first nine months of 2018, the company focused on assembling the necessary agreements to access northern areas of the project hosting historically identified mineralized zones. Mapping, sampling and a mini-bulk sample within the mineralized zones has been completed, along with a small-scale program in the previously unexplored far southern area of the project. With surface access to priority targets now established, Pacific Rim Cobalt will initiate drilling and extract additional mini-bulk samples for further metallurgical testing.”

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Pacific Rim Cobalt Corp. is a Canadian publicly listed company currently focused on the development of cobalt projects within Indonesia. The company believes cobalt will be the next dominant investment trend related to the critical components of lithium-ion batteries. Cobalt is currently in a global supply deficit, has a vulnerable supply chain, and is part of an emerging sector with extraordinary potential. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PacificRimCobalt.com.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Eyes Opening for Specific Cannabis Industry Niches

January 4, 2019 14:31:38

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTC: NUGS) operates through the acquisition and development of companies within the cannabis and ancillary sectors that are in startup and growth stages. The legal cannabis industry is positioned for substantial growth, according to Forbes (http://nnw.fm/1LpqE). A recent article discussing the company reads, “Spending is forecast to increase from $9.2 billion in 2017 to $47.3 billion in 2027. … To this end, Cannabis Strategic Ventures’ management believes that there is a major opportunity in the industry to create and control specific industry niches by developing cannabis consumer brands to complement the organization’s hard assets. The company is bringing together expertise in the cultivation, product sales and personnel services for the cannabis sector and offers, via a select portfolio of subsidiaries, products, technologies and services made to match the growth aspects of cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries and other cannabis industry participants.”

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NetworkNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation’s (TSX.V: FLWR) High Production Standards Result in Premium Quality Products

January 4, 2019 13:54:05

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR), a Canadian Licensed Producer, is leveraging its cannabis cultivation expertise to provide top-notch products. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Flowr’s high production standards and its facilities that are designed to pharmaceutical industry standards allow it to grow cannabis that meets Health Canada’s strict standards for cleanliness without the need for irradiation. Cannabis grown in greenhouses or lower quality facilities is almost always blasted with radioactive material (a process called irradiation) to kill mold and bacteria so that it can pass Health Canada inspection. While such treatment is allowed, it is known to diminish the consumer experience, as it leaves dead mold and bacteria particles on the flower and alters the taste and smell of the plant in other ways (http://nnw.fm/7xgBi). … As a result, Flowr and only a few other producers can meet the demand for premium quality cannabis, a key reason why its products were chosen for sale by government retailers in Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia, as well as a private dispensary in Saskatchewan. This quality also played a role in the team behind Toronto’s highly successful Ace Hill Beer choosing Flowr as their partner for their new Ace Valley cannabis brand.”

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About The Flowr Corporation

Flowr, through its subsidiaries, is a vertically-integrated Canadian cannabis company focused on the natural science of cannabis. With head offices in Markham, ON and production in Kelowna, B.C., Flowr builds and operates large-scale, GMP designed cultivation facilities utilizing their own patented growing systems. Flowr’s investment in research and development ensures that its cultivation team is able to supply patients with consistent, high-quality medicinal cannabis. With a sense of craftsmanship and a spirit of innovation, Flowr is also well positioned with a line of premium quality cannabis products for the upcoming adult-use market. For more information, follow Flowr on Twitter: @FlowrCanada; Facebook: Flowr Canada; and Instagram: @flowrcanada or visit the company’s website at www.Flowr.ca

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Leverages Strengths of Social Selling in its Unique Direct Selling Business Model

January 4, 2019 13:52:24

Leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI) employs a fusion of the direct selling business model, offering products in the health and nutrition, home and family, food and beverage, spa and beauty, fashion, essential oils, photo and innovative services categories. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Concerning Youngevity’s direct selling business model, it involves person-to-person selling relationships that comprise a “network of networks.” This model advances e-commerce and the strength of social selling. The company’s products and services undergo distribution through an international network of preferred customers and distributors. … Youngevity provides its direct sellers with its inventive YoungevityGo2 app. This distributor app makes the selling process easier for Youngevity’s representatives. Features of the app include data analytics, social media campaigns, digital flipcharts, customer retention and distributor education, digital magazines and engaging videos. For distributors, Youngevity offers low cost entry in three business categories. These consist of its Business Startup Kit, Business Essentials Kit and Business Builder Kit, as suits each individual’s needs.”

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Advancing Science-driven Cannabis Cultivation Systems

January 4, 2019 13:05:54

Full-scope, premium cannabis company Green Hygienics Holdings (OTC: GRYN) is engaged in the advancement of science-driven cannabis cultivation systems with the objective of providing a premium product to the legal cannabis market. A recent article further discussing the company reads, “There are many advantages to aeroponics systems. Since they operate in a controlled, protected environment, they escape attack from pests and contamination from toxic agents. In addition, they typically enable faster growth, higher yields and superior quality; are easily scalable; and provide crops that are easier to harvest. They also reduce labor cost, costs of nutrients, grow area and water requirements. Through Green Hygienics’ earlier acquisition of some very important technology, the company has the capacity to become a low-cost producer. Its production cost per gram is estimated to be under $1, while direct competitors cultivating a higher-end indoor product will generally have costs in the range of $2 to $4.”

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Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTC: GRYN) is a full-scope, premium cannabis company targeting the high-end medical and adult-use recreational markets. With more than 25 years of experience in agricultural science and innovation, Green Hygienics is establishing itself as a leader in the advancement of science-driven cannabis cultivation systems. The company business model includes; generating revenues from the cultivation and sales of premium grade cannabis products, developing and licensing valuable IP, creating trusted global consumer brands, and making strategic acquisitions. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GreenHygienicsHoldings.com.

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Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Finishes 2018 on a Strong Note, New Developments Announced

January 4, 2019 12:57:55

Redfund Capital’s 2018 portfolio consists of five companies; a total of 11 companies are in the pipeline at various due diligence stages
New partnership was announced at the end of November for the purpose of developing water-soluble cannabis technologies
During 2019, Redfund intends to maintain its CBD industry focus

The year of 2018 featured a number of important developments for Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4), the first medical cannabis incubator and accelerator financing medical cannabis, CBD and hemp companies through a debt facility.

At the end of November, the company announced a key partnership with Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTC: NUGS) for the development of water-soluble cannabis technologies to be used in the food and…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Brings Aggressive Growth Plan to Action

January 4, 2019 12:40:18

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) recently put its aggressive growth strategy into effect with the additions of a new corporate controller, a head of its legal division and more office staff. The company also intends to increase its lab personnel in 2019. A recent article further discussing the company reads, “Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), a drug delivery platform innovator, has announced aggressive growth plans, including the addition of key personnel, a special focus on its lab R&D activities in 2019 and the issue of new stock options. … It has added a new corporate controller, a head of its legal division and additional office staff. In addition, LXRP anticipates adding more lab personnel next year as it intensifies its R&D activities.”

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Spectrum Global Solutions, Inc. (SGSI) Revenues Tracking Over $33M Annually Attributed to Acquisition, Operations

January 4, 2019 12:37:12

Spectrum Global Solutions (OTC: SGSI), a leading telecommunications engineering and infrastructure services provider, utilizes its growth strategy which includes acquisitions and organic growth through operations. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Spectrum Global Solutions, Inc. (OTC: SGSI), a leading single-source provider of end-to-end, next-generation wireless and wireline network infrastructure and professional service solutions to the service provider (carrier) and corporate enterprise markets, has grown revenues from zero in early 2017 to currently tracking more than $33 million annually, CEO Roger Ponder informed shareholders and investors in a recent 2018 update (http://nnw.fm/4o3YU). … The SGSI revenue growth has come through acquisition and operations. The company posted revenues of approximately $4.3 million in the first quarter of 2018, with an increase to nearly $11 million in Q2. In the third quarter of 2018, SGSI reported almost $10 million in revenue as it focused on gross margins and net income. Some lower margin contracts that the company inherited from its acquisitions were allowed to expire in favor of higher margin projects, Ponder noted.”

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ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Engages Boustead Securities, LLC for Planned IPO of CBD Biotech

January 4, 2019 12:36:50

Company has retained Boustead Securities for underwriting of the planned IPO for wholly owned foreign enterprise CBD Biotech
CIIX is taking necessary steps to support the growth strategy currently in place for CBD Biotech
With the finalized spinoff of CBD Biotech, CIIX will look to refocus on its original mission

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), a leading financial news media and content platform serving the global Chinese-speaking community, recently announced (http://nnw.fm/RKxr6) that it has retained Boustead Securities, LLC for the underwriting of the planned initial public offering (IPO) of its wholly owned foreign enterprise, CBD Biotech Co. Ltd.

According to Warren Wang, founder, CEO and chairman of CIIX, this is one of many steps in place to execute the planned spinoff of CBD Biotech. Wang believes that listing on a national exchange will add value to the…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – CytoDyn Inc. (CYDY) Foresees Market Availability of PRO 140 by 2020

January 4, 2019 12:23:51

Biotechnology company CytoDyn (OTCQB: CYDY) anticipates that it will attain final FDA approval for its HIV treatment, PRO 140, by the fourth quarter of 2019. The company expects market availability will follow by 2020. An article further discussing the company reads, “Leronlimab (PRO 140) is part of a new class of HIV drugs that protects healthy cells from infection by the virus. It’s a humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody that binds to CCR5, a cellular co-receptor with multiple roles including implications for HIV infection, tumor metastasis and immune signaling. Less frequent dosing, minimal side effects and hardly any toxicity are among multiple potential benefits that distinguish PRO 140 from HIV treatments in current use.”

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CytoDyn is a biotechnology company developing innovative treatments for multiple therapeutic indications based on leronlimab (PRO 140), a novel humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the CCR5 receptor. CCR5 plays a key role in the ability of HIV to enter and infect healthy T-cells. The CCR5 receptor is also implicated in tumor metastasis and in immune-mediated illnesses such as graft-vs-host disease (GvHD) and NASH. CytoDyn has successfully completed a Phase 3 pivotal trial with leronlimab in combination with standard anti-retroviral therapies in HIV-infected treatment-experienced patients. The company plans to seek FDA approval for leronlimab in combination therapy and plans to complete the filing of a Biological License Application (BLA) in the first quarter of 2019 for that indication. CytoDyn is also conducting a Phase 3 investigative trial with leronlimab as a once-weekly monotherapy for HIV-infected patients, and plans to initiate a registration-directed study of leronlimab monotherapy indication, which if successful, could support a label extension. Clinical results to date from multiple trials have shown that leronlimab can significantly reduce viral burden in people infected with HIV with no reported drug-related serious adverse events (SAEs). Moreover, results from a Phase 2b clinical trial demonstrated that leronlimab monotherapy can prevent viral escape in HIV-infected patients, with some patients on leronlimab monotherapy remaining virally suppressed for more than four years. CytoDyn is also conducting a Phase 2 trial to evaluate leronlimab for the prevention of GvHD and expects to initiate clinical trials with leronlimab in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer in 2018. More information is at www.CytoDyn.com.

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Kontrol Energy Corp.’s (CSE: KNR) (FSE: 1K8) Smart Energy Solutions Could Cut Cannabis Cultivation Costs

January 4, 2019 12:18:56

Kontrol Energy is entering the cannabis vertical sector, as legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada opens up C$6 billion market
Company’s smart energy solutions, utilizing IoT, cloud and SaaS technologies, could significantly cut costs
As competition intensifies, production efficiency is set to become a differentiating success factor

The legalization of recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018, in Canada has opened a market, estimated at just under C$6 billion, to competitive forces. Now, market pressure will, undoubtedly, drive the search for more efficient production methods. One big-ticket item set to garner attention is the cost of energy, which makes up around 30 percent of direct grow expenses. This is all very well and good for Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR) (FSE: 1K8). The Ontario-based tech company specializes in the integration of smart energy technologies and solutions for commercial and industrial property owners and operators aimed at helping them benefit from energy cost savings and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. Voted the seventh-fastest growing startup in 2018, Kontrol aims to be a leader in the energy efficiency sector through the implementation of IoT, cloud and SaaS technologies.

With the passage of its Cannabis Act in June 2018, Canada became the first G7 country and the second nation state (Uruguay was the first) to legalize the use of marijuana for general adult use. The large black market is now about to change color as it opens up to…

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Therma Bright, Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) Sees Opportunity in Applying Novel Skin Remedies to Health Concerns

January 4, 2019 11:55:23

Therma Bright’s thermal, dermatological technologies finding value in responding to array of concerns, from pain to pandemics
Wider cosmeceutical industry expected to grow at CAGR of 8.21 percent between 2017 and 2023
Therma Bright’s niche focus is in strengthening skin defenses through non-invasive infrared energy and cannabidiol properties

Skin health is a critical component of a person’s overall wellness, and the researchers at Therma Bright, Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) are making dermatological defenses the first line of resistance against a variety of medical concerns ranging from pain to pandemics.

The medical device developer has been an innovator in the field of using infrared light to tackle skin maladies by delivering controlled topical heat to afflicted areas without a risk of burning the skin. The technology was introduced as the…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Set to Gain from Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Innovative Spray Technology

January 4, 2019 11:30:54

ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX), developer of a proprietary financial news media and content platform providing information to the global Chinese-speaking community, recently announced the execution of a letter of intent (“LOI”) to acquire exclusive rights to all sales channels for the VitaMist product line in Asian markets domestically and internationally. A recent article further discussing the company’s deal reads, “ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.’s (OTCQB: CIIX) LOI with BCDBG, Inc. for the global Asian community sales rights to organic VitaMist is not only expected to expand its consumer division; it also calls for development of an exclusive line giving CIIX vitamin spray as well as a vitamin/CBD spray technology. The result would be the growth of CBD products internationally for CIIX (http://nnw.fm/O4izc). … The timing of the LOI is seen as critical, CIIX said, because industry leaders believe that the final farm bill, and its provisions for the legalization of industrial hemp at the federal level, could be reached by the end of this year. In anticipation of the proposed agreement, as outlined in the LOI, CIIX has placed initial orders with BCDBG for VistaMist products.”

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Icon Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: IEX.H) Building Presence in Booming Cannabis Space

January 4, 2019 11:23:25

Cannabis researchers predict that global sales of the plant will reach $32 billion by 2022
Canada’s recent nationwide legalization of adult uses of cannabis is fueling a spike in labor force opportunities, including a 266 percent increase in cannabis jobs
Icon Exploration’s agreement with City View Green (CVG) is sowing the seeds of growth as the Canadian cannabis license applicant prepares a 40,000-square-foot cultivation facility

New job and wage statistics released just shy of Canada’s two-month anniversary for full-use cannabis legalization underscore the strength of the ‘weed’ industry, as well as the market potential of companies such as Icon Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: IEX.H) that are aiming to build the industry into a multi-billion-dollar juggernaut.

Icon Exploration is a recent entrant to the space, working to create a company focused on evaluating and potentially acquiring diverse targets in the cannabis industry. Still, the company’s leadership team includes individuals who…

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Stands Firm in its Commitment to Supply the Legal Cannabis Cultivation Industry

January 4, 2019 10:53:35

Sugarmade (OTCQB: SGMD) remains focused on supplying equipment and technologies to support the legal cultivation, processing and storage of cannabis and other agricultural products. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Sugarmade is expecting substantial payoff for its commitment to the industry. The company intends to invest in Hempistry, Inc. a privately held Nevada corporation, which has begun planting an ultra-high cannabidiol (CBD) industrial hemp strain in the U.S. State of Kentucky (http://nnw.fm/Gy5Yu). In addition, Sugarmade has signaled strong interest in an agreement with Hempistry for hemp cultivation supplies. Hempistry has already begun planting and has signed an agreement reserving up to 23,000 acres of prime Kentucky farmland for its exclusive use for hemp cultivation. This venture will expand the scope of Sugarmade’s operations, which include CarryOutSupplies, a provider of essential supplies to quick-serve restaurants; ZenHydro, an online hydroponics store; and BudLife Cannabis Storage Solutions, which offers a novel way to preserve the quality of cannabis flowers over long periods.”

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Sugarmade, Inc. is a product and brand marketing company investing in products and brands with disruptive potential. Sugarmade’s brands include ZenHydro.com, CarryOutSupplies.com, and BudLife Cannabis Storage Solutions. For more information on the company’s products, please visit www.Sugarmade.com.

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CryptoNewsBreaks – CryptoCurrencyWire to Serve as Official Newswire of the European Blockchain Investment Congress 2019

January 4, 2019 10:30:24

Multifaceted financial news and publishing company CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”) today announced that it will serve as the official newswire and media sponsor for the European Blockchain Investment Congress 2019 (“EBIC 2019”). The global blockchain event of in-depth panel discussions, ICO presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities will take place in Vienna, Austria, from February 28 through March 2, 2019. “EBIC 2019 has gathered some of the most exciting names in the blockchain and crypto-sphere for this event,” CryptoCurrencyWire Communications Director Jonathan Keim stated in the news release. “We are thrilled to offer our expertise as a media sponsor and as the event’s official newswire. We are looking forward to helping EBIC 2019 generate global attention.”

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EBIC 2019 is the prime European Blockchain Investment Congress and Exhibition event designed specifically to address the future of blockchain technology and its impact on society. This 3-day event was established to provide insights into the challenges that key industries are about to meet, including, but not limited to the legal sector, retail, financial services, healthcare, insurance, energy, copyright, government, real estate, etc. The Congress agenda will present a series of expert keynotes, multilateral panel discussions and solution-based case studies as well as ICO presentations and an ICO competition. The main focus of EBIC 2019 is to unite leading ICOs with investors from various sectors. For more information, visit www.EBIC2019.com

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) Secures Over $2.4M in Initial Cannabis Product Sales in California

January 4, 2019 10:02:57

Vertically integrated cannabis company Sunniva (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) this morning announced that it has secured more than USD $2.4 million in future sales of Sunniva branded cannabis products, to be completed in the first four months of 2019. Achieved through one of the company’s existing retail relationships, this marks Sunniva’s first cannabis product sales in the state of California, and it anticipates securing additional sales contracts in the near future. Sunniva’s current product inventory is estimated at a value in excess of USD $5 million and consists of ultrapure cannabis distillate, premium concentrates and flower. The company intends to launch additional Sunniva branded product lines during Q1 of 2019. “We look forward to demonstrating our ability to manufacture and sell premium cannabis products in California as we build our Sunniva house of brands,” Sunniva Chief Executive Officer Dr. Anthony Holler stated in the news release. “The recent LTYR Logistics acquisition has provided us with the final vertical business segment required to sell our branded products. Their existing relationships throughout California provide the key component for us to recognize the full value of our licensed and operational extraction facility, our device and hardware business, Vapor Connoisseur, and ultimately the purpose-built, high technology 325,000 square foot greenhouse in Cathedral City.”

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Sunniva, through its subsidiaries, is a vertically integrated cannabis company operating in the world’s two largest cannabis markets – California and Canada. The company’s ability to leverage our large-scale, purpose-built cGMP designed greenhouses, offering better quality assurance with cannabis products free from pesticides, uniquely positions Sunniva as a leading supplier of safe, high quality products at scale. Through its strategically positioned cultivation and extraction facilities in California, the company is launching Sunniva branded products in various product categories including flower, pre-rolls, vape cartridges, and ultra-pure concentrates. Sunniva has secured complaint distribution in California via its 100% ownership of LTYR that will ensure the placement of Sunniva branded products at licensed dispensaries throughout the state and the company continues to aggressively pursue other upstream vertical opportunities. Sunniva’s management and board of directors have a proven track record for creating significant shareholder value both in the healthcare and biotech industries. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Sunniva.com

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSXV: RIV) Retains Hybrid Financial Ltd. for IR Services

January 4, 2019 09:45:27

Canopy Rivers (TSXV: RIV) recently announced that it has retained Hybrid Financial Ltd., a marketing and retail distribution services company, to provide certain investor relations (“IR”) services for an initial term of six months. Canopy Rivers will pay Hybrid a monthly fee of CAD $14,000, and has granted Hybrid options to purchase up to 120,000 shares of the company at a price of $3.50 per share. Starting three months after the grant, the options shall vest in quarterly increments and will expire within 12 months of the grant, except for the final tranche, which expires three months following those options vesting. This agreement and the related options are subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. “We are confident that Hybrid will help us increase market awareness and further engage with the investment community,” Daniel Pearlstein, EVP, Strategy of Canopy Rivers stated in the news release.

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420 with CNW – Marijuana Law Changes in Mexico and Canada May Finally Change Texas Attitudes

January 4, 2019 04:20:37

The legalization of marijuana in Canada, and the impending legal change to marijuana laws in Mexico now leaves Texas isolated as the only jurisdiction in that area where cannabis isn’t legal. This “engulfment” is likely to generate sufficient pressure to cause a change in Texas sooner rather than later.

Already, public opinion in the state has shifted in favor of lesser punishment for those found in possession of small amounts of cannabis.

Moreover, Kim Ogg, the Harris County District Attorney, entered office in 2017 and started a new program in which small-time cannabis offenders would avoid jail time and a criminal record if they enrolled for a drug education class and stayed clear of re-arrest on similar charges.

This “diversion program” has also been replicated in at least one other Texas county. Ogg reasoned that it wasn’t helpful to devote badly needed resources to hunting down, prosecuting and incarcerating people on minor drugs charges and yet those resources could be put to better use to make communities safer by dealing with other pressing law enforcement issues, such as stemming the growth of child sex abuse online.

In a parallel measure that shows where Texan law is going, the state legislature passed a law in 2015 enabling doctors to prescribe CBD oil for patients whose conditions were unresponsive to the existing conventional drugs.

That law in effect shows that medical marijuana isn’t far off from being legally available as a complementary treatment beyond the narrow description provided as that bill was passed.

Interestingly, Texas also has the distinction of having the cities where the highest amount of cannabis is consumed despite the existence of prohibitionist laws. Research has it that Houston consumes approximately 21 metric tons of marijuana annually. This makes the city rank at number four on the list of the top ten cities in terms of marijuana consumption around the country.

Dallas is also in the top 10, coming in at number seven with an annual consumption of approximately 15 metric tons of cannabis.

So, where is all that weed coming from if no cultivation is allowed in Texas?

In the past, smugglers met the demand by moving cannabis from Mexico to the Lone Star state. However, the relaxation of cannabis laws in the states neighboring Texas has provided a domestic (U.S.) source for the Texas cannabis black market.

In fact, consumers now prefer the superior quality of marijuana produced within the U.S. rather than the crop from Mexico that doesn’t conform to any quality standards. It is now known that licensed growers in the states where medical marijuana is allowed produce much more than what can be consumed within those states. The excess product finds its way into the black market, and this reality has been causing federal prosecutors sleepless nights.

Wouldn’t it be wiser for Texas, and the federal government to legalize cannabis in order to end this cat and mouse game with the black market? Such a decision would ease many of the legal minefields in the way of Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX.V: RIV), Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) and the entire cannabis industry.

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420 with CNW – Cannabis is More Potent than it was a Decade Ago, Study Finds

January 3, 2019 16:20:16

Researchers who collected and analyzed data taken from at least 28 European countries have discovered that the potency and price of cannabis has increased significantly over the last decade.

The researchers from King’s College London and University of Bath found that the strength of cannabis has doubled from what it was 11 years ago. The data used in this study was taken from the data collected by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction.

The researchers looked at cannabis from two perspectives or categories. One was herbal cannabis and the other was resin cannabis.

The concentration of THC doubled from five percent to 10 percent between 2006 and 2016 in herbal cannabis. Similarly, cannabis resin had its THC content jump from eight percent to 17 percent between 2006 and 2017.

The price of herbal cannabis and cannabis resin also rose steadily during the years analyzed by the researchers. For example, the price of a gram of herbal cannabis rose from 7.36 Euros ($8.41) to 12.22 Euros ($13.97) between 2006 and 2016.

The researchers also observed that while the THC content of cannabis was increasing with time, there was no commensurate rise in the CBD content of cannabis over the same duration covered in the study.

This increase in the concentration of THC raises many concerns since users are more likely to show the psychoactive (and potentially harmful) side-effects of using marijuana. In contrast, a higher CBD content moderates the psychoactive elements of cannabis, so it would be beneficial to see CBD rising in tandem with any increase in THC content.

However, the seizures made by British police show that cannabis resin has stable or reducing levels of CBD and yet the THC content has been growing. This is in contrast to herbal cannabis whose CBD level has been relatively constant even if THC has increased.

Globally, approximately 192 million people use cannabis either for medicinal or recreational purposes. However, these numbers are likely to increase as more jurisdictions pass laws ending prohibition or allowing medical marijuana.

It is therefore necessary to conduct thorough research about the likely impact of this highly potent cannabis on the market. Similarly, regulators need to find ways to regulate the potency of the cannabis released into the market in a way that is similar to how alcohol potency is controlled. For now, consumers should take a cautious approach and remember that a gram of cannabis today may be the equivalent of more than two grams of cannabis a decade ago, so less can be consumed while still offering the same ‘high’.

TransCanna, Therma Bright, Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) and other industry players have been calling for the relaxation of prohibitionist laws in the U.S. so that the scientific community there can study marijuana and facilitate the growth of the industry without exposing users to avoidable risks.

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FinovateEurope 2019: Find Out How the Alchemy of Fintech is Transmuting Financial Services

January 3, 2019 15:12:25

If you want to find out how digital technology is transmogrifying the banking and financial services industry, plan to visit FinovateEurope 2019, which gets underway on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Tobacco Dock in East London.

The conference will feature over 65 tech firms displaying a diversity of technologies that are reshaping the frontiers of finance. Planned presentations promise discussions and demonstrations on AI-powered chatbots and communication platforms; alternative lending/credit scoring; biometric authentication; blockchain; digital identity; open banking; and subscription management. Tan Lee, founder and CEO of Emotiv, will be the keynote speaker. Lee will head a roster of fintech A-listers that includes Thierry Derungs (BNP Paribas), Kaushalya Somasundaram (HSBC), Anna Wallace (Financial Conduct Authority, UK), Wincie Wong (RBS) and a host of other industry influencers and leaders. The main conference takes place on February 12-14, 2019, with an additional summit day on February 15, 2019.

The now well-established series of conferences hosted by Finovate continues to be a crucible for fintech development. A successful 2018 season has paved the way for the 2019 series, which begins with FinovateEurope 2019 in London. FinovateSpring 2019 will follow on May 8-10, 2019, in San Francisco, and FinovateFall 2019 is planned for New York City on September 23-25, 2019. Finovate conferences allow both established entities and startups to display cutting-edge banking and financial technology through a unique blend of short-form demos and key insights from thought-leaders.

The Finovate conference series has developed over two decades. In 1997, Jim Bruene launched the Home Banking Network (HBN), the first personal financial management (PFM)-based online banking system. Bruene, a former banker, worked with Chase, First Chicago, Michigan National, Microsoft, U.S. Bancorp and Wells Fargo to develop HBN. He went on to launch a subscription newsletter, known as the Online Banking Report (now renamed the Digital Banking Report), which was an important voice in the nascent fintech sector. In 2007, the first Finovate conference season had its debut. The series has since become an important fintech forum.

FinovateEurope 2019 in London is expected to attract 1,400+ attendees, 65+ exhibitors and over 120 expert speakers and industry influencers over three days, February 12-14. The keynote speaker, Tan Lee, has been named as one of Fast Company’s “Most Influential Women in Technology” and Forbes’ “50 Names You Need to Know.” An additional summit day on February 15 will focus on AI and Open Banking.

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Token Fest in Tel Aviv to Highlight the Business and Technology of Tokenization

January 3, 2019 14:47:01

Token Fest is one of the largest conferences and expositions to focus on blockchain technology
This next worldwide event will explore the state of the token-based economy
The conference will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 3-4, 2019

The Token Fest conferences, “The Business of Blockchain,” are among the foremost enterprise conferences and expos for blockchain. The next Token Fest will be held at the David InterContinental Hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel on June 3-4, 2019. For those wanting to keep up-to-date on what’s happening in tokenization, Token Fest will feature thought leaders who are setting the course with creative solutions in the industry.

Tickets for the conference are available at http://ccw.fm/fdn0P.

The focus of Token Fest is the state of the token-based economy. Thousands of individuals will assemble at the conference to network and collaborate in a practical setting. General conference topics will include applied crypto-economics; token trading and the future of digital assets; commercialization of blockchain technology platforms; intelligent P2P token design; and obstacles to mainstream adoption, among other topics.

Selected VIP institutional topics will include cryptofinance investments strategies; blockchain global payment solutions; AML, KYC & digital identity frameworks for blockchain; and trust and efficiency for private equity markets. Selected VIP enterprise topics will include blockchain case studies for digital commerce; blockchain-as-a-service models; distributed ledger platforms; and tokenized revenue models.

Token Fest is one of the largest conferences and expositions globally to concentrate on blockchain and all that it entails. The Tel Aviv conference is expected to feature more than 150 speakers and over 125 exhibitors. More than 2,500 people will attend the event. Attendees from more than 50 nations will include enterprise professionals, attorneys, CEOs, institutions/family offices, entrepreneurs and developers.

The conference in June will offer a wealth of information and networking opportunities for those interested in the future of tokenization. It’s the world-class event that promises to deliver the latest in the business of blockchain and uncover what it means for all industry stakeholders. Mark your calendar for Token Fest and plan to attend to gain the insights and information you need as you negotiate the intricacies of this dynamic industry.

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Therma Bright, Inc.’s (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) Revolutionary Products Designed to Relieve Pain, Symptoms of Bites and Stings

January 3, 2019 14:35:40

Medical device technology provider Therma Bright (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) is focused on serving the cosmeceutical industry through its innovative products, devices and treatments that address dermatological needs. A recent article discussing the company’s offerings reads, “Another of ThermaBright’s revolutionary products is TherOZap. This device uses thermal therapy as a second line of defense against insect bites. The device is used to relieve the pain, itch and swelling that can result from more than 20,000 types of insect and marine life bites and stings. These includes bees, wasps, hornets, mosquitos, black flies and jellyfish. Plans are in place to test the technology’s effectiveness in inhibiting mosquito-borne diseases such as the Zika and Dengue viruses. … A third product is in the works for a new pain relief device. This novel device is for the relief of back, knee or other joint pain. It combines the company’s thermal therapy tech with medical grade cannabis or cannabidiol (CBD) used as a cream or gel.”

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Sharing Services, Inc. (SHRV) Revitalizing the Direct Sales Industry via the Blue Ocean Strategy

January 3, 2019 14:32:40

Sharing Services (OTCQB: SHRV) is a diversified holdings company seeking to stand out from its competition by employing the Blue Ocean Strategy. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Through its Blue Ocean Strategy, Sharing Services, Inc. seeks to redefine the direct selling methodology. Its three pronged approach includes supporting its team of home-based entrepreneurs (called ‘Elepreneurs’) by “utilizing the direct selling channel to generate 100% organic growth,” and cultivating as many new business leaders as possible (http://nnw.fm/eVd8H). By emphasizing home-based entrepreneurial businesses, Sharing Services, Inc. is creating new factors to its industry that have never been offered, including flexibility and new product offerings, thus innovating the market.”

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NetworkNewsBreaks – First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Aims to Build a North American Cobalt Supply Chain

January 3, 2019 14:31:04

First Cobalt (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC), a pure-play cobalt company whose flagship asset is the Iron Creek Cobalt Project located in Idaho, is focused on creating a North American cobalt supply chain to serve the mounting need for the metal. An article discussing the company reads, “Cobalt has become a critically important metal because of its use as a component in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which are used in cars, buses, smartphones and a host of other devices. Cobalt enables rechargeable batteries to stock energy without overheating. First Cobalt’s progress at Iron Creek is tangible as crews continue exploratory drilling. Significant infrastructure is in place at the site to support multiple drills, including 600 meters of underground development and an all-weather road connecting the project to a state highway. The Iron Creek property consists of patented mining claims surrounded by unpatented mining claims covering an area of 1,698 acres.”

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Cyberfort Software, Inc.’s (CYBF) Vivio App Fends Off Potential Cyber Security Threats

January 3, 2019 13:32:10

In 2016, cybersecurity company Cyberfort Software (OTC: CYBF) acquired Vivio, a pioneering ad-blocking application. A recent article discussing Vivio reads, “Presently, over 10,000 unique users employ the iOS 10 version of Vivio. The app makes web browsing better, faster and more satisfying by blocking ads and tracking software and by filtering content. It also saves data traffic by up to 38 percent, reduces load by 58 percent and enables 30 percent faster browsing, all of which help save battery life. Continuous ad blocking rule updates are delivered via an intellectual property cloud-based autonomous engine with ad blocking tracker and malware detection filters. … CYBF has an enterprise version in the pipeline. The Vivio enterprise suite is expected to include a range of privacy centric, data/bandwidth optimizations and permission-based controls for companies to ensure the safety of devices used by their employees.”

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NetworkNewsBreaks – Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR) (FSE: 1K8) Employs Mergers and Acquisitions, Organic Growth Strategy

January 3, 2019 13:30:31

Kontrol Energy (CSE: KNR) (FSE: 1K8) is offering investors budding growth opportunities with its methodical mergers and acquisition (“M&A”) strategy in tandem with organic growth. An article discussing the company reads, “Kontrol Energy is focusing on its development through two pathways – acquisitions and organic growth. The company has completed six acquisitions so far at attractive valuations. Kontrol notes that there are numerous cross-sales and operating efficiencies across these acquisitions (http://nnw.fm/qcX9k). … One example of Kontrol’s M&A strategy is its acquisition of CEM Specialties, Inc. CEM is a market leader in turn-key emission monitoring equipment and solutions. Another example is the acquisition of ORTECH Consulting, Inc. ORTECH is an engineering consulting firm. It specializes in GHG reporting, emission testing, air quality testing and renewable energy/power consulting (http://nnw.fm/5RKkE). Therefore, these acquisitions tie into Kontrol’s objective of reducing GHG emissions.”

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Spectrum Global Solutions, Inc. (SGSI) Prepares to Slake Consumer Thirst for Faster, Clearer Mobile Data Options

January 3, 2019 12:41:24

5G Network services began to appear in the United States during the last quarter of 2018, with momentum building for 2019
Spectrum Global Solutions counts the 5G network movers among its clientele and is continuing to develop its capacity to build and maintain such networks
The U.S. telecommunications industry is expected to invest about $157 billion in capital upgrades for new and existing networks by 2021

The ever upward-spiraling hunger that consumers feel for mobile computer data delivery is fueling the next surge in transmission power as 5G networks begin making inroads throughout the developed world’s communications infrastructure, and Spectrum Global Solutions, Inc. (OTC: SGSI) is poised to play a key role in delivering and maintaining that infrastructure.

The fifth generation of cellular mobile communications, 5G represents yet another exponential increase in computing-on-the-go capacity. When the second generation debuted all the way back in 1991 and…

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Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Will Bring Cannabis Visionaries and Investors Together

January 3, 2019 12:38:16

Presented by Benzinga, the upcoming cannabis conference will be held at the Eden Roc in Miami Beach, Florida; it is the go-to source event for investors who want the latest news and opportunities from the burgeoning sector
The conference will kick off on January 15 with an invite-only C-Suite retreat for cannabis operators; the audience will be just 100 C-Suite executives; a pre-retreat reception will be held the night prior
The conference will feature company presentations, networking receptions and an all-star lineup of knowledgeable keynote speakers talking about the global opportunities for cannabis

Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference (CCC) will offer attendees a fast-paced comprehensive lineup of speed networking, a specially selected lineup of keynoters, corporate presentations for investors and a look at the future of cannabis internationally. It will be held January 15-16 at the Eden Roc in Miami Beach (www.BenzingaCannabisConference.com).

The attendee mix is expected to consist of 25 percent institutional investors, 20 percent retail investors, 40 percent public cannabis companies, 10 percent private cannabis companies and five percent media.

Reserve your place and book hotel rooms for CCC now at http://cnw.fm/42sPg. Be sure to learn more about how you can qualify for special discounted tickets and hotel rooms.

“Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference brings together the crème de la crème of the cannabis world,” Neal Hamilton, vice president of marketing for Benzinga, stated in a recent press release. “Benzinga has long presided as a financial media leader, offering broad coverage relative to the cannabis space. We now bring that standout expertise to a live setting where entrepreneurs and investors can network, forge deals and learn from today’s top cannabis influencers, policymakers and innovators.”

CCC will showcase the following public and private companies:

AmeriCann Inc. (OTCQB: ACAN)
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) (NYSE: ACB)
Cannex Capital Holdings Inc. (CSE: CNNX) (OTCQX: CNXXF)
Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. (CSE: HARV)
CEDR HR Solutions
CuraLeaf Holdings Inc. (CSE: CURA)
DionyMed Brands Inc. (OTC: HMDEF)
Growcentia
iAnthus Capital Holdings Inc. (CSE: IAN) (OTCQX: ITHUF)
InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCQX: IMLFF) (TSX: IN)
KushCo Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: KSHB)
LGC Capital Ltd. (TSX.V: LG)
Liberty Health Sciences Inc. (OTCQX: LHSIF)
MariMed Inc. (OTCQB: MRMD)
Medicine Man Technologies Inc. (OTCQX: MDCL)
Medipharm Labs Corp. (TSX.V: LABS)
MJ Freeway
New Frontier Data
Newstrike Brands Ltd. (TSX.V: HIP)
Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS)
Pure Global Cannabis Inc. (OTC: PRCNF) (TSX.V: PURE)
Radicle Inc./Gage Cannabis
Starbuds/Compass Cannabis
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTC: TCNNF)
Valens GroWorks Corp. (OTCQB: MYMSF)
Wayland Group Corp. (OTCQB: MRRCF) (CSE: WAYL)
High Tide Inc. (CSE: HITI)

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Sproutly Canada, Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Introduces Truly Water-Soluble Cannabinoid Technology

January 3, 2019 12:13:57

Sproutly’s chief science officer, Dr. Arup Sen, recently discussed the company’s unique water-soluble technology and its ability to create designer cannabis beverages
Sproutly entered LOI with the largest Caribbean medical cannabis producer to establish a joint venture to sell cannabis-infused beverages and oil products

As worldwide prohibition of cannabis eases, restrictions on scientific research into cannabinoids are loosening as well, allowing innovative companies like Sproutly Canada, Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) to emerge. Sproutly, based in Vancouver, Canada, has discovered water-soluble forms of cannabinoids, which it is now able to extract with a proprietary Aqueous Phytorecovery Process (APP) technological platform. In a recent interview, Dr. Arup Sen, chief science officer of Sproutly, discussed the technology and the potential that it holds for creating designer cannabis beverages, a promise that appears to have already blossomed. Sproutly has signed a letter of intent with Global Canna Labs Limited, the Caribbean’s largest medical cannabis producer. The two companies are planning to launch a line of cannabis-infused beverages for the Carribean market, based on Sproutly’s APP technology.

This easing of restrictions on cannabis has put favorable alternative and consumer-driven delivery methods under the spotlight. Marijuana available on the black market was consumed mainly through…

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Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4): Project Pipeline Set to Swell

January 3, 2019 11:53:14

Israel on brink of removing ban on export of medical marijuana
Redfund makes first investment in cannabis beverage company Biolog Inc.
Biolog to collaborate in initiative to develop water-soluble cannabinoids

Recent developments in regulation and research and development in the cannabis space are set to swell the project pipeline of Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4). In November, a government committee in Israel approved the first draft of a law on the export of medical cannabis, a move welcomed by the industry, with one commentator (http://nnw.fm/1hY7j) opining, “Although a small step in the dry process of legislation, it’s a huge leap forward for the industry.” Medical cannabis has been domestically available in Israel for at least two decades. Its export, however, has been prohibited, leaving untapped, some say, a market worth around $4 billion.

The course of cannabis in Israel has meandered over the years. Most notably, it was in Israel that Raphael Mechoulam and Yechiel Gaoni started research on cannabis in the 1960s, with their work eventually leading to the identification and…

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SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Releases Upbeat Video Outlook for 2019 Following US Legalization of Hemp

January 3, 2019 11:30:44

Hemp-based CBD products are sold through SinglePoint’s e-commerce subsidiary, SingleSeed.com
2018 Farm Bill signed into U.S. law, removing hemp from list of controlled substances
$1 billion hemp-derived CBD industry projected to reach $22 billion by 2022
SinglePoint expects to top $1 million in 2018 sales and build to $3 million in 2019

SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING), a fully reporting technology company providing mobile payments, blockchain solutions and ancillary cannabis services, sees the recent passage and signing of the 2018 Farm Bill as a game changer for its SingleSeed.com subsidiary and its future growth plans. In a video discussion ranging from which CBD-infused product is topping the sales chart at SingleSeed.com to negotiations underway for new acquisitions, SinglePoint President Wil Ralston and CEO Greg Lambrecht share their thoughts on the impact of the 2018 Farm Bill as it relates to the hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) space (http://nnw.fm/8iOU4).

“It seems like two years ago I started to hear a little bit about CBD and what it was doing for people. Momentum has really been building for CBD. People are using it for a variety of things,” Lambrecht stated in the…

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CryptoNewsBreaks – EBIC 2019 to Bring the Future of Blockchain Technology, Related Insights and Opportunities to the Forefront

January 3, 2019 11:11:39

Multifaceted financial news and publishing company CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”) today announced the upcoming European Blockchain Investment Congress 2019 (“EBIC 2019”) to be held in the heart of Vienna, Austria from February 28 through March 2, 2019. The epic 3-day event will bring, front and center, the future of blockchain technology, related insights and opportunities to more than 2,500 expected participants, including 100 investors and 70 international speakers. “We are very excited to bring blockchain enthusiasts, industry professionals, entrepreneurs and blockchain-based startups together to learn more about the unique, cutting-edge potential of blockchain technology to provide a faster, more efficient and transparent society,” European Blockchain Investment Congress 2019 CEO and Co-Founder Vladimir Belozerov stated in the news release. “EBIC 2019 provides a unique opportunity to connect and learn more about the importance of blockchain technology and its impact on the future.”

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Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Pushes toward Opportunity with Passing of New Farm Bill and Launch of Hygee Kits

January 3, 2019 11:08:14

Sees opportunity in the passing of the new Farm Bill
Signs new chief sales officer to distribute CBD products nationwide
Orders first commercial production run of Hygee Kits

The passing of the new Farm Bill is big news for companies like Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) that work within the cannabis industry. ETST is a Florida-based biotechnology company focused on cannabis and cannabinoid research and development, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The newly passed 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp (including hemp-derived cannabinoids containing less than 0.3 percent THC) from the Controlled Substances act. According to New Frontier cannabis market data, the American CBD market is now projected to reach $2.3 billion in revenue by 2022.

ETST is taking advantage of the opportunities now afforded by the 2018 Farm Bill. In a recent press release…

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