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MondayJun 25, 2018 11:36 am

FANDOM SPORTS Media Corp. (CSE: FDM) (OTCQB: FDMSF) (FRA: TQ42) App Set to Reach Market of 130 Million across 161 Countries

Widespread global use of smartphones make them an ideal marketing platform Samsung is number one in smartphone market FANDOM SPORTS App approved for Samsung Galaxy App Store The digital age has made the smartphone almost as ubiquitous as water on the planet. Go where you might; it’s unlikely you’ll be very far from mobile service. Even those attempting to scale Mt. Everest will be able to use their mobile phones, as far up as base camp, set at 18,000 feet, more than halfway up the mountain’s 29,029-foot peak. Such widespread adoption makes the smartphone the ideal vehicle to market and…

FridayJun 22, 2018 1:44 pm

Quantum Computing | Bitcoin’s Doomsday Maker

Government intervention, poor usability, high network fees – which one of these poses the most significant threat to Bitcoin? The answer may be none of them. Although the Bitcoin network is incredibly secure under the current condition of computers, there’s an even greater threat looming overhead. Quantum computers have the potential to make Bitcoin’s security measures obsolete, effectively destroying the once dominant cryptocurrency. What is Quantum Computing? Simply put, a quantum computer is a supercomputer held at near absolute zero temperatures (-459.67°F). At this temperature, the subatomic particles in the computer’s processor act in ways that aren’t possible under normal…

FridayJun 22, 2018 1:40 pm

EVIO Inc. (EVIO) Appoints New Board Member, Aims to Strengthen Biosciences Division

New appointment expected to strengthen EVIO’s Biosciences division Licensed cannabis sales expected to reach $21 billion by 2021 due to industry strengthening and legislative changes U.S. administration signals shift on cannabis legalization, considers leaving leave the decision with each state A leading provider of testing services for the regulated cannabis industry, EVIO Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO) announced the appointment of a new member to its board of directors on June 19, 2018. Felipe Campusano has joined the EVIO board as an independent director. Campusano has extensive experience in operating Canadian pharmacies, which could prove to be invaluable for the EVIO business…

FridayJun 22, 2018 12:53 pm

Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRA: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) Notes Rising Interest in Economic Potential of Industrial Hemp

U.S. legislation to legalize industrial hemp makes significant headway in Congress Non-psychoactive cannabidiol (“CBD”) extracted from industrial hemp expected to become a $1 billion market by 2020 Industrial hemp increasingly seen as an economic boon for farmers seeking alternative agricultural revenue sources Cash Crop Today Investor and Business Resource Summit delivers successful launch during U.S. Hemp History Week Global Hemp Group Inc. (CSE: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) (FRANKFURT: GHG) has a vision when it comes to industrial hemp – “One world, one plant.” This seemingly simple statement about an ancient plant with so many beneficial uses is ringing true to investors,…

FridayJun 22, 2018 12:17 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Diversifies Cannabis Industry Commitment with Recent Acquisitions

REFG acquires 40 acres of land in Utah to grow hemp, applies for state license Company also buys SpeedyGrow, which is licensed to grow and process hemp in Colorado REFG’s Green is an integrated gateway that is FinCEN compliant and creates a virtual banking environment for licensed cannabis providers, available for online sign up Company has doubled down on its cannabis activities, both entering the cultivation and extraction space in Utah and offering Green to licensed cannabis merchants/ dispensaries Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions Inc. (OTC: REFG) has diversified its commitment to the cannabis industry, as both a licensed grower and…

FridayJun 22, 2018 11:20 am

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Positioned to Benefit from Greater Consumer Spending

Cannabis trends leading to greater consumer spending Cannabis pioneer Derek Pedro joins the BLOCKStrain advisory board Company provides an elegant solution, establishing itself as a major player addressing core issues within the global industry The accelerated pace of legalization in the medical and recreational cannabis industries of North America is leading to a projected increase in consumer spending. By 2027, it is estimated that spending on legal cannabis worldwide will reach $57 billion, with North America projected to dominate the market with an expected growth from 2017’s $9.2 billion to $47.3 billion in 2027. According to Tom Adams, editor-in-chief at…

ThursdayJun 21, 2018 1:45 pm

QPAGOS (QPAG) and DPW Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DPW) Enter Joint Venture of Digital Payment Services

Anticipated network of 1,000 self-service digital payment kiosks in California Cross-border payment solution between the U.S. and Latin America A joint venture of cutting-edge digital payment solutions and strategic leadership in growth finance strategy QPAGOS (OTCQB: QPAG), a U.S.-based provider of digital payment services in Mexico, and DPW Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW), a diversified holding company, have agreed to establish a joint venture to launch a network of 1,000 self-service digital payment kiosks in California (http://nnw.fm/1jK5h). This joint venture is contingent upon expected operating, credit facility and supply agreements with Innovative e-Payment Solutions, LLC on or before July 1, 2018.…

ThursdayJun 21, 2018 1:17 pm

QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) Inks Agreement Advancing the Irgon Lithium Mine Project

Non-disclosure contract will identify economic prospects of Irgon Pegmatite Dike Company identifies additional “lithium soil anomaly” of interest on Cat Lake-Winnipeg River site Lithium continues to garner interest amid environmentally conscious drive to transform auto industry A recently signed NDA contract through which spodumene mineralization at QMC’s Irgon Project located in Manitoba’s bountiful Cat Lake-Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field serves as evidence that QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) continues to advance toward the eventual reboot of a lithium mine that was shuttered some six decades ago. This news release announcing the agreement states that an Asia-based…

ThursdayJun 21, 2018 12:44 pm

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Names 15-Year Legal Cannabis Veteran Derek Pedro to Advisory Board

An industry pioneer, master grower and premier breeder of new cannabis strains, Pedro has a history of participating in Canada’s legalized cannabis industry since 2003 Robert Galarza, DNAX CEO, says Pedro brings expertise to board as company develops its software platform for licensed producers and industry stakeholders Pedro seeks protection for growers’ intellectual property (IP) and ability of government to “track and trace” cannabis shipments, two issues that are the focus of DNAX’s software BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) has named Derek Pedro, an industry veteran of the legalized cannabis industry in Canada, to its advisory board. For joining the advisory…

ThursdayJun 21, 2018 12:14 pm

Sharing Services, Inc. (SHRV) Announces Appointment of New Fulfillment and Distribution Partner

Company announces Stephen Gould Corp. as the new fulfillment and distribution partner to support Elevacity Global Success of debut contributed to the flawless execution of go-to-market strategy, in addition to quality products and training Stephen Gould Corp. excited about partnering with young company and impressive team Sharing Services, Inc. (OTC: SHRV), a diversified holding company specializing in the direct selling industry, recently announced that it has appointed Stephen Gould Corp. as the new fulfillment and distribution partner to support its wholly owned subsidiary, Elevacity Global. By consolidating the fulfillment and distribution process with the company’s in-house personnel, Sharing Services CEO…

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