January 2018 - Page 6 of 10

WednesdayJan 17, 2018 2:19 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Breaking the Cannabis Payment Logjam

State-sanctioned cannabis businesses forced into cash-only operations due to federal conundrum Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions has alternative for cannabis banking that solves cash handling issues Company’s proprietary system breaks logjam and provides businesses with competitive advantages As the scientific evidence of the medical efficacy of marijuana has mounted, multiple states have begun to legalize its use. Ignoring antiquated federal strictures, 29 states now permit medicinal use, with eight states allowing recreational use, and more states are expected to expand legalization this coming year. The acceptance of marijuana throughout the nation has spawned a multi-billion dollar industry, yet it has also…

WednesdayJan 17, 2018 1:17 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Boosts Investor Relations Revenue, Eyes Profitability in FY2018

CIIX records sharply higher investor relations revenue in 1Q2018 and FY2017 as it expands program offerings for branding clients In FY2018, company will focus on new cryptocurrency division as it increases commitment to bitcoin education and hosts bitcoin ATM in lobby of its San Gabriel, California, headquarters Warren Wang, CEO of CIIX, sets goal of profitability in FY2018 ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) remains diverse, but it has realigned and set a goal of profitability in FY2018 as it increases its core investor relations revenues and offerings while reaffirming its educational services in its cryptocurrency division and its commitment to bitcoin…

WednesdayJan 17, 2018 9:00 am

Investors Turn to Producers to Capitalize on Lithium Growth

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Without a commodities market for lithium, investors wanting to get a share of this rapidly growing segment of the energy industry are wise to keep an eye on lithium producers. For lithium mining companies like Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTCQX: STLHF) (STLHF profile), the increased interest in metal supply from the U.S. place it on watchlists occupied by larger peers like Liberty One Lithium Corp. (TSX.V: LBY) (OTCQB: LRTTF) (FRANKFURT: L1T), Nemaska Lithium Inc. (TSX: NMX) (OTCQX: NMKEF) (FRANKFURT: N0T), eCobalt Solutions (TSX: ECS) (OTCQX: ECSIF) and Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. (NYSE:SQM). Lithium…

WednesdayJan 17, 2018 9:00 am

Investor Interest in Blockchain Rising as Additional Applications Become Evident

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Investor interest in blockchain technology continues to rise, as additional applications have now arisen. Various industries have begun researching ways to implement blockchain technology including: finance, cyber security, supply chain management, voting, government, and healthcare. Many major companies have recently seen their stock shares soar, as the news broke about the addition of blockchain technology to their business models, thus indicating a major trend among investors. One company that is particularly active in applying Blockchain technology to a wide-range of industries including entertainment, sports, finance, energy infrastructure, healthcare and gaming is Victory Square Technologies, Inc. (CSE:VST) (OTC:VSQTF)…

WednesdayJan 17, 2018 9:00 am

Standout Canadian Players Foster ‘the Cannabis Lifestyle’

NetworkNewsWire Coverage: Canada’s impending legalization of recreational marijuana has triggered a surge in investment activity as investors lean toward Canadian companies as a less-risky entry point into the broader cannabis industry. With unprecedented product demand on the horizon, consumers trends are shifting toward the pursuit of the “cannabis lifestyle,” rich in a wide range of high-quality retail products, accessories and experiences. This emerging marijuana-centered subculture has the potential to drive incredible opportunity for companies like premium cannabis lifestyle brand DOJA Cannabis Ltd. (CSE: DOJA) (OTC: DJACF) (DOJA Profile), as well as cannabis producers and service providers such as Nutritional High…

TuesdayJan 16, 2018 3:26 pm

Teewinot Life Sciences is “One to Watch”

Holds 6 U.S. patents covering biosynthesis of cannabinoids, including first U.S. issued patent to create water-soluble cannabinoids Aggressively seeking intellectual property patent protection in key countries worldwide Able to manufacture kilogram quantities of 18 naturally occurring cannabinoids through biosynthetic processes Canadian subsidiary holds controlled substances license from Health Canada Teewinot Life Sciences is an international biopharmaceutical company focused on the use of synthetic biology and advanced formulation for the production and implementation of cannabinoid-based therapies. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Teewinot is a global leader in the formulation, manufacturing and delivery of products containing cannabinoids, cannabinoid prodrugs, and cannabinoid analogs. The…

TuesdayJan 16, 2018 3:05 pm

Consorteum Holdings, Inc. (CSRH) is “One to Watch”

Global mobile online gaming activities estimated at $48.3 billion in 2018 Cutting edge Universal Mobile Interface ™ allows full service in any mobile device Competitive advantage in mobile markets driven by company’s rich history in FinTech lead transaction processing End-to-end FinTech solution for various vertical markets Consorteum Holdings, Inc. (OTC: CSRH) is a software development and mobile solutions company focused on the delivery of digital offerings to mobile devices. The company provides mobile offerings, delivery of mobile content, mobile payments solutions and products through a mix of direct offerings, partnerships, license agreements and joint venture arrangements. A multi-year transition from…

TuesdayJan 16, 2018 2:03 pm

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) is “One to Watch”

Biotech company focused on production of cutting-edge industrial hemp, cannabis/cannabidiol (CBD) products R&D efforts include nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, bioceuticals, phytoceuticals and cosmeceuticals catering to health, wellness and alternative medicine markets International provisional patent application targets CBD’s powerful medicinal benefits Integration of CBD molecule with generic drug molecules opens new medical frontier U.S. consumer market for cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals estimated at $50 billion by 2029 Medical diagnostic device MSN-2 slated for clinical tests to validate detection of various STDs Global market for diagnostic testing of STDs expected to reach $108.5 billion by 2019 Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) is an innovative biotechnology…

TuesdayJan 16, 2018 9:00 am

Investors Paying Close Attention to ICO Investment Opportunities in 2018

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Bitcoin was a major topic of conversation among investors in 2017, but it wasn’t the only cryptocurrency related investment that garnered investors’ attention in the blockchain space. In 2017 alone, there were 235 Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) completed, which raised a total of $3.7 billion dollars, and 2018 is shaping up to be the year of ICOs. ICOs are a way for blockchain start-up companies to gain funding for projects. Instead of offering shares of a company to its investors, they offer a certain amount of cryptocurrency. Some companies that stand to benefit from the influx of…

TuesdayJan 16, 2018 9:00 am

Fertile Ground for Canadian Cannabis Producers

NetworkNewsWire Coverage: Canada leads the global trend to legalize and regulate medical and recreational cannabis, and some of the biggest players in the space are listed on Canadian stock exchanges. One of the public companies attracting attention in the sector is DOJA Cannabis Company Ltd. (CSE: DOJA) (OTC: DJACF) (DOJA Profile), which grows high-quality, hand-crafted cannabis, operates one retail store in Kelowna, British Columbia and is focused building the premier cannabis lifestyle brand in the industry. To bolster its retail ambitions and brand focus, DOJA recently announced a merger with fellow leading lifestyle cannabis brand company Tokyo Smoke and also…