March 2018 - Page 2 of 48 - NetworkNewsWire

WednesdayMar 28, 2018 9:00 am

Cannabis Companies Prepare their Brands for Canadian Legalization

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With legal recreational cannabis coming to Canada later this year, companies are making the most of the last few months to prepare for the challenge of a new and largely brand-free market. Choom Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) (CHOOF Profile) is building a brand upon retail outlets and a slice of cannabis history, hoping to get the attention of existing and new curious consumers. Medical cannabis company OrganiGram Holdings, Inc. (TSX-V: OGI) (OTCQB: OGRMF) is expanding its operations, using larger growing rooms and more staff to ensure supplies when the law changes. Aphria, Inc. (TSX: APH)…

WednesdayMar 28, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Technology Brings Efficiency to Diverse Businesses

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: As blockchain becomes better established, companies across a wide range of industries are finding ways to benefit from the technology. Payment solutions company Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE Profile) is providing blockchain services for logistics, payment, and high-risk businesses through a set of subsidiaries. Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) is seeing a period of growth as demand for its processing hardware rises to support blockchain software. Shopping chain Walmart, Inc. (WMT) has taken out a patent for blockchain-based package tracking and is working with IBM on blockchain food supply chains. United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) has also taken an…

TuesdayMar 27, 2018 2:57 pm

Strong Management Team Leading Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) toward Organic Growth, Blockchain-Focused Developments in 2018

Leadership team leveraging years of experience to sustainably meet company’s goals Organic growth, single payment processing platform that integrates any payment ecosystem among top goals for 2018 and beyond Payment processing industry set to reach $2.2 trillion by 2021 On the heels of a remarkable performance in 2017, which ended with the strongest balance sheet in the company’s history and a $7.55 million investment, global technology and value-added solutions group Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) is targeting sustained organic growth across all sectors, as well as significant advancements in blockchain developments. With a highly experienced and committed management team at…

TuesdayMar 27, 2018 1:51 pm

Epazz, Inc. (EPAZ) Approaching Planned Debut of Cordtell in Second Half of 2018

University of Ottawa incorporates study of blockchain technology and smart contracts into law school curriculum, joining the law schools of Cardozo, Vanderbilt and Duke in the U.S. EPAZ innovates with its provisional patent-pending Cordtell smart contract technology; it plans 3Q18 launch for its blockchain data storage transmission technology and 4Q18 launch for smart legal contracts Smart contracts built with blockchain technology could have wide application in diverse industries, from health care and law firms to pharmaceuticals and governments, according to Forbes Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ) has taken a disruptive role in the legal profession with its patent-pending Cordtell blockchain-driven ‘Smart…

TuesdayMar 27, 2018 1:40 pm

The Tinley Beverage Company Inc. (CSE: TNY) (OTCQX: TNYBF) Brings Healthy Hemp and Cannabis Drinks to Market

Soft drink and alcohol sales plummet as Americans guzzle healthier drinks Millennials are switching to functional drinks and cannabis Tinley meets market needs with wholesome hemp and cannabis beverages Soda is losing its pop. Hit with new taxes on sugar and repelled by fears of putting on weight, Americans are consuming fewer soft drinks. A 1.2 percent decrease in 2016 marked the 12th consecutive annual decline in sales of soda drinks in the U.S. This trend will undoubtedly continue as more localities impose sugar taxes, meant to discourage the consumption of sweetened beverages and mitigate the costs of treating the…

TuesdayMar 27, 2018 11:35 am

Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) Named to the CSE25 Index

Pivot Pharmaceuticals attains prestigious CSE25 status Recent acquisitions have extended the company’s portfolio in the cannabis space Numerous pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products in development pipeline Canadian biopharmaceutical company Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) announced on March 19, 2018, that it has been named to the CSE25 Index (http://nnw.fm/Y9FJq). CSE25 is a conglomerate of the 25 largest companies by market capitalization listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange. This achievement adds to Pivot Pharmaceuticals’ status as a constituent of the CSE Composite Index, which provides a distinctly different risk/return profile than the broad Canadian equity market. "With an…

MondayMar 26, 2018 4:36 pm

Unveiling OBIZCOIN – The Smart Process Bot Based on Blockchain and AI

Bots are applications of artificial intelligence created to make daily tasks easy, particularly those that are repetitive in nature. They help in handling simple tasks (sometimes complex) that otherwise would be a drain on your resources, saving you energy, manpower and time. They have the added advantage of being swift in executing assigned tasks. There has been a recent surge of their application in different fields. In businesses, bots have found common uses such as in customer service (i.e. taking inquiries, booking reservations, responding to emails, and providing useful information to customers), advertising, taking surveys, processing and execution of smart…

MondayMar 26, 2018 2:39 pm

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Achieves Record Revenue in February

ETST revenue increased by 90 percent in the month of February Research demonstrates that ETST’s CBD oil offers top nutritional and supplement value Newly appointed chief sales officer and chief learning officer opening innovative avenues Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) announced on March 13, 2018, that February marked the company’s highest-ever sales revenue month. The innovative biotech company focuses on cannabidiol (CBD) nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields, along with its provision of R&D for certain medical devices. In February, the company achieved a 90 percent revenue increase, from $39,881 to $75,981. The company attributed this increase to its new veteran…

MondayMar 26, 2018 1:22 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Doubles Down on Commitment to Cryptocurrency

CIIX acquires equipment to participate in cryptocurrency mining; installing AntMiners and ASIC machines in secure datacenter, it intends to explore feasibility of earning coins such as bitcoin and Litecoin Warren Wang, CEO of CIIX, said that the move positions the company to capitalize on the growing blockchain industry; firm already has a daily broadcast on cryptocurrencies and sponsors bitcoin ATM CIIX may add graphical processing units (GPUs) and more mining equipment in the future ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) is doubling down on its commitment to cryptocurrency. The company recently announced that it has acquired various pieces of equipment, including AntMiners,…

MondayMar 26, 2018 12:23 pm

BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (TSX.V: BCT) (OTCQB: BCTXF) Raising Investments, Awareness and Enrollment in Clinical Trials

Using a proprietary technology platform in development of immunotherapy treatments to fight cancer Company recently announced proposed investment by leading biotech funds and concurrent non-brokered financing for combined gross proceeds of up to $4.8 million Using social media to raise awareness and expand patient recruitment for Bria-IMT™ clinical trials BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (TSX.V: BCT) (OTCQB: BCTXF) is an immune-oncology biotechnology company developing immunotherapy treatments for cancer through a process which uses the body’s own immune system to destroy cancer cells, creating a safer and more manageable treatment than those previously available. BriaCell is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals…