January 2018 - Page 9 of 10

TuesdayJan 09, 2018 9:00 am

Bitcoin’s Rise Speeds the Adoption of Cryptocurrency-Based Payment Solutions

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The meteoric rise in the price of bitcoin in 2017, from just under $1,000 to above $15,000 at year-end, has attracted the attention of investors around the world. Powered by the blockchain, the distributed ledger technology which verifies transactions without the need for third-party validation, the cryptocurrency made great strides during the past year in achieving acceptance by businesses willing to accept it as a means of payment. Investors looking beyond bitcoin itself to find companies that stand to benefit from the growing usage of bitcoin for commercial transactions have a number of options to choose from,…

MondayJan 08, 2018 3:18 pm

Skinvisible, Inc. (SKVI) Proposed Merger with Quoin to Provide 21st Century Cures

Substance use disorder (SUD) has reached crisis proportions Deal links Quoin’s non-opioid analgesics to Skinvisible’s drug delivery system Market for opioids is currently about $6 billion annually Opioids are killing Americans at an alarming rate. Every day ‘91 Americans die… from an opioid overdose’, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In response to the substance abuse epidemic sweeping the nation, Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act, which was signed into law by President Obama in December 2016. The legislation allocates over $1 billion to a variety of programs, some of which will attempt to wean…

MondayJan 08, 2018 2:52 pm

Petrogress, Inc. (PGAS) Strategy Prepares Company to Greet Possible Oil Industry Recovery

Oil industry services company added millions to its value in 2017 amid expansion effort Petrogress, Inc. leadership maintained profitability amid down-revenue period Trade partnerships position company to work with major industry players on key shipping routes News that the oil and gas industry may be entering an extended recovery period following years characterized by decreased prices, a lack of investor confidence and a number of bankruptcies is only adding to the optimism of survivors like Petrogress, Inc. (OTC: PGAS), which capitalized on sound management practices to report a significant rise in profitability during last year’s third quarter and a record adjusted…

MondayJan 08, 2018 1:27 pm

Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) Applies Blockchain Technology to Help Solve Oil and Gas Supply Chain Issues

Company offers game-changing, environmentally-friendly proprietary heavy oil processing and extraction technology Company’s proprietary process produces no greenhouse gas or waste, doesn’t require high temperatures and reduces the production cost per barrel Partnered with First Bitcoin Capital to develop and operate PetroBLOQ, the world’s first blockchain-based platform exclusively serving supply chain-related needs within the oil and gas industry Engaged in developing groundbreaking technologies within the energy industry, Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) is focused on creating value by developing and implementing proprietary technologies to extract heavy oils from oil sands, oil shale deposits and shallow oil deposits in an…

SundayJan 07, 2018 12:30 pm

Neblio ($NEBL): A Cryptocurrency Platform Designed for All Major Programming Languages and Enterprises

Neblio (Crypto: NEBL) was founded by Eddy Smith and Ann Jackson with the goal of simplifying and accelerating the adoption of blockchain-based business solutions. Although blockchain technology has much to offer the world of business today with its unparalleled advantages, adoption in the form of enterprise-ready tools have not really come available as quickly as one would expect. One of the reasons for this is the complexity of blockchain technology and the difficulty of adapting it to the existing, more centralized, model. Adaptability, Simplicity, and Security Neblio is focused on eliminating the barrier separating traditional enterprise and blockchain technology. The…

FridayJan 05, 2018 3:26 pm

PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) is “One to Watch”

Developing Nature Identical™ peptides derived from Caribbean Blue Scorpion venom to treat, regulate and prevent cancer progression Global market for cancer treatments projected to reach $161.3 billion by 2021 Unique Sol-gel nose-to-brain CBD delivery platform under development to provide clinical relief of various physical disorders Global neuropathic pain market estimated at $8.3 billion by 2024 Proof of concept already demonstrated for dual-gene therapy for type 2 diabetes and obesity Global expenditure for diabetes market in 2016 reached $825 billion PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE:18H), headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is a health sciences company dedicated to…

FridayJan 05, 2018 12:04 pm

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Poised to Unite Booming Markets with Comprehensive Solutions

SING at the forefront of $24.5 billion legal cannabis industry and rapidly-growing cryptocurrency market The company plans full launch of its proprietary bitcoin-powered credit-debit payment processing platform and end-to-end solutions Recent and planned key acquisitions and joint ventures will strengthen SING’s position in booming markets As a pioneering and innovative company that offers mobile, technology-driven solutions in various markets, including those to be considered high-risk, SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) is at the forefront of booming sectors including the legal cannabis industry and the cryptocurrency market. With legal marijuana sales projected to reach upward of $24.5 billion by 2021 (http://nnw.fm/Btwh5), coupled…

ThursdayJan 04, 2018 3:44 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Subsidiary Combines Holiday Hemp Oil Sales Packages and Bitcoin to Celebrate California Marijuana Legalization

CIIX subsidiary ChineseHempOil.com, Inc. offers bitcoin as part of special holiday hemp oil packages CIIX is committed to bitcoin education, with daily video broadcast from the NYSE titled ‘Bitcoin Multimillionaire’ aimed at international Chinese-speaking audience Company plans to register wholly-owned subsidiary, ChineseHempOil.com, Inc., as a separate publicly traded entity on the OTCQB exchange ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) has combined its OptHempOil holiday promotions with premium incentives in the form of $50 and $150 in bitcoin. Bitcoin incentives are key to its promotion, offered through January 9, 2018, combining holiday packages with the cryptocurrency. It says the promotion is in recognition of…

ThursdayJan 04, 2018 3:00 pm

Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) Offers Transnational Finance Tech Solutions in Expanding Marketplace

2018 is expected to bring further fintech growth worldwide Global Payout services empower global industries through chain finance solutions Global Reserve Platform and new subsidiary will target logistics and shipping payment needs As fintech industries enter the new year, corporate entities building blockchain capacity such as Global Payout, Inc. (OTC: GOHE) are looking for blue sky opportunities in the rising popularity of cryptocurrency as a means of financing international commerce, as well as providing e-commerce accessibility to the most remote of rural enterprises. A Forbes report found that political-economic uncertainty over recent governments’ efforts to limit foreign influences and tie…

TuesdayJan 02, 2018 2:36 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Marks Milestone with Patent Approval

LXRP awarded broad-ranging U.S. patent for novel DehydraTECH™ drug delivery system Already scientifically proven to increase efficacy of cannabinoids IP protection opens myriad business opportunities Food bioscience company Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) just hit another major milestone in the disruption of drug delivery and administration. With 19 international patent applications filed encompassing 44 countries, Lexaria recently announced its reception of a broad-ranging U.S. patent award for its DehydraTECH™ as a delivery platform for a wide variety of active pharmaceutical ingredients (http://nnw.fm/x4x3C). The U.S. patent covers all cannabinoids including THC, fat soluble vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (“NSAIDs”) and…

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