February 2018 - Page 6 of 10

WednesdayFeb 14, 2018 4:03 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) CEO Confident About Utah Cannabis Bill Success

Proposed legislation would be more moderate than a current legalization initiative but allow more concessions than a more conservative bill submitted this season Jeremy Roberts is confident the yet undrafted bill will be ready for consistent debate before the end of the current legislative session on March 8 Cannabis is illegal in Utah, with only one exception: non-psychoactive medical CBD oil extract is allowed for patients suffering from severe epilepsy A medical cannabis bill that would advocate a more moderate approach and would “bridge the gap” between two very different legalization initiatives currently underway, has every chance to be successful,…

WednesdayFeb 14, 2018 3:41 pm

Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (PVOTF) Provides Update Covering Recent Achievements and Activities

Update highlights proposed acquisitions, product development and growing IP portfolio Three new patent filings join established global rights to other patented technologies Innovative transdermal delivery technology increases bioavailability of cannabinoids Global cannabis market projected to reach $31.4 billion by 2021 Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCQB: PVOTF) has provided investors an update covering a number of recent achievements and ongoing activities, including the company’s proposed acquisitions of ERS Holdings, LLC and Thrudermic, LLC; its ongoing product development efforts; its growing IP portfolio; its termination of a previously announced standstill agreement; out-licensing of its IP; and its engagement of an established European distribution…

WednesdayFeb 14, 2018 3:10 pm

Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) Executing a Strategy Aligned with Future Forces

WHO recommends that CBD not be a controlled substance Operations at various points in the cannabis and industrial hemp industries Launch of new products for convenience stores Two major trends are fostering the success Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) is having. With 29 states and the District of Columbia now permitting the use of cannabis for either medicinal or recreational purposes and public stigma surrounding cannabinoids fast fading, the cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) industry is moving toward a maturity that will make it an economic sector to be reckoned with. At the same time, an increasingly health-conscious American…

WednesdayFeb 14, 2018 2:42 pm

Petrogress, Inc.’s (PGAS) Texas Operations Get Underway as U.S. Eyes Number Three Spot in Global LNG Exports

U.S. heading for number three spot in global LNG exports PGAS to leverage shipping expertise to enter U.S. LNG export market PGAS operates crude oil tanker fleet in Mediterranean and West Africa Now that the U.S. has copped the number one spot in global natural gas production, the country is moving quickly to join the frontrunners in global LNG exports. A feature in the Houston Chronicle (http://nnw.fm/yBda2), citing U.S. Department of Energy data, ‘projects that LNG production capacity will quadruple by the end of 2019, making the (U.S.) the largest source of LNG after Qatar and Australia.’ Much of the…

WednesdayFeb 14, 2018 1:13 pm

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Launches High Grade Full Spectrum Cannabinoid Products

ETST intends to make 2018 its breakout year, seeks uplisting to the OTCQB Venture Market Company manufactures using European CO2 extraction process with organically grown, unfiltered industrial hemp ETST engages a new distributor to market revamped product line to major retailers, also adds several new members to its executive team On February 13, Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) officially launched its High Grade Full Spectrum Cannabinoids products and a corresponding marketing strategy, as the company detailed in a recent news release (http://nnw.fm/5NXIi). Additionally, it signed a distribution agreement with Mr. Checkout to market its revamped product line to major…

WednesdayFeb 14, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Offers Promise as Cryptocurrency Markets Waver

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The market for digital currencies is volatile by nature, and while some commentators declare an imminent bursting of the cryptocurrency bubble, many analysts forecast another bull run in 2018. Despite wild swings in digital currency, the underlying blockchain technology demonstrates more stability. With this in mind, investors are increasingly turning their interest to blockchain-focused enterprises, such Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE Profile), a company applying blockchain to logistics in the fintech sector. Processor developer Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) has seen its earnings soar as it provides technology to support the blockchain, while NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) received…

TuesdayFeb 13, 2018 3:46 pm

KBS Fashion Group Limited (NASDAQ: KBSF) Names Chairman Keyan Yan as New CEO and President

KBSF, through subsidiaries, operates more than 50 stores in China and also sells its line to multi-brand retailers Company is vertically-integrated – designing, marketing, manufacturing and selling its line of men’s footwear, apparel and accessories while targeting style-conscious urban males China-based company offers line of menswear that is practical, yet modern and stylish, enabling the client to express his personality through his clothes KBS Fashion Group Limited (NASDAQ: KBSF) has named Keyan Yan its new CEO and president (http://nnw.fm/Zg1ON). He continues to serve as board chairman of the company. The size of the board was reduced to seven. Xiaowen Zheng…

TuesdayFeb 13, 2018 3:23 pm

Reign Sapphire Corp. (RGNP) Backing New Cryptocurrency with Conflict-Free Australian Sapphires

Reign Coin holders share in growth of network’s collectively-owned assets Crypto-dividends can be passively collected, air dropped into each coin holder’s wallet Blockchain-based Reign Coin's loyalty rewards program backed by Australian sapphires Reign Sapphire Corp. (OTCQB: RGNP), a unique direct-to-consumer, custom and branded jewelry company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, aims to launch an Initial Coin Offering (“ICO”) for Reign Coin, its sapphire-backed cryptocurrency, as soon as regulatory approval is received. Reign’s unique crypto model is supported by the company’s own Australian-sourced supply chain and features inventive crypto-dividends stemming from interest and growth transaction fees related to the network’s collectively-owned…

TuesdayFeb 13, 2018 2:19 pm

Strategic Partnerships Elevate The Green Organic Dutchman’s Premium Cannabis To Heady Future

Closing of $112 million in private placement financing fully funds expansion plans Time-to-market accelerated as Aurora Cannabis inks strategic investment/partnership with TGOD Highly anticipated IPO scheduled for March 2018 Organic, medical-grade cannabis grown at low cost increases profit margins The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (“TGOD”) continues to make headlines as it forms strategic partnerships and banks investment funds to fuel the company’s expansion plans to become the largest organic cannabis company in the world. The company’s recent announcement of its closing of $112 million in private placement financing included a cornerstone investment of $55 million by marijuana industry powerhouse…

TuesdayFeb 13, 2018 1:51 pm

Cryptocurrencies Could Hit $1 Trillion in Value in 2018, with Bitcoin Reaching $50,000

Jamie Burke, CEO of Outlier Ventures, predicts a bull run first, then a 'crypto winter' during which the market will become focused on proper market fundamentals; he sees cryptocurrencies achieving $1 trillion in value in 2018 Thomas Glucksmann of Gatecoin sees bitcoin pushing $50,000 by December Digital coins may also gain in value, but beware of future market bubbles, says Mick Sherman, CEO of Hercules Tech Cryptocurrencies could reach levels of up to $1 trillion this year, experts say, with bitcoin hitting up to $50,000 (http://nnw.fm/8pLK2). Despite volatile financial markets, several experts predict that a bull run market could materialize…

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