August 2018 - Page 4 of 15 - NetworkNewsWire

MondayAug 27, 2018 12:31 pm

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Announces Status as a Fully Reporting Company

Reports significant year-over-year improvements for the second quarter Up-listed to a fully reporting company, creating additional opportunities for growth Provides investors with opportunity to make investments across a wide range of assets, including mobile payments, cannabis and blockchain SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING), a technology and investment company specializing in the acquisition of small to mid-sized companies, announced in a press release (http://nnw.fm/K1P9b) its status as a fully reporting company by way of filing Form 10-12G. At the same time, the company reported a significant increase of nearly 100 percent in second quarter revenues, as compared to the same quarter of 2017.…

MondayAug 27, 2018 11:47 am

Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) is “One to Watch”

Strategic investment in Hempistry, allowing Sugarmade shareholders to possibly benefit from relationship with industrial-hemp cultivation company Industrial hemp market in the U.S. projected to reach over $1 billion in revenues in 2018 with an expected 14% CAGR through 2022 Sugarmade is one of the largest, publicly traded hydroponic supply companies investing in the legal cultivation sector Expansion into European hydroponics supply market to provide additional revenue growth opportunities Led by experienced team of executives instrumental in successfully growing multiple business operations Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD), one of the largest publicly traded hydroponics supply companies moving into the industrial hemp space,…

MondayAug 27, 2018 11:10 am

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V:FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) is “One to Watch”

High quality, non-irradiated “whole flower” cannabis to be produced at scale with focus on optimizing crop yields and quality to maximize profitability and return on investment Co-founder Tom Flow is a world renown cultivation expert and co-founder of MedReleaf (acquired by Aurora Cannabis for C$3.2 billion) General shortage of high-quality cannabis flower in Canada expected over near term – Flowr’s 60,000 kg targeted capacity will help fill this gap while commanding premium prices Cultivation facilities designed to support ultra-high yields with each room targeting six harvests and an industry leading ~450 g/SF/year once optimized resulting in relatively low cost of…

FridayAug 24, 2018 2:46 pm

Bank of Central Banks Wants to Stop Creation of Crypto

The rise of Bitcoin and the blockchain industry has been accompanied by criticism, just like any other emerging tech sector. Such criticism was heard during the dawn of the internet, and despite it, the internet is still alive and well today. Industry experts have offered different hot takes on the nature of cryptocurrency in general, calling it everything from a bubble to a Ponzi scheme. The latest well-known figure to criticize the cryptocurrency industry, however, is Agustín Carstens, head of the Bank for International Settlements, also known as the central bank for all central banks. According to Carstens in a…

FridayAug 24, 2018 2:38 pm

5 Keys to Consider When Building Your Cryptocurrency Portfolio

Building a cryptocurrency portfolio is not something you do in 5 minutes. The rise of the cryptocurrency market and ICO’s, in general, has lured many investors into the idea of making big bucks as quickly as possible. And while there’s still plenty of opportunity out there, it pays (quite literally) to be as professional as you can. It’s the wild wild west all over again, except this time, programmer cowboys are riding in on coded horses in search of digital gold. Arm yourself with some powerful tools so you too have a chance of striking it big. Let’s dive in…

FridayAug 24, 2018 1:29 pm

Consorteum Holdings, Inc. (CSRH) Subsidiary 359 Mobile, Inc. Sees Bright Future for Global Predictive Analytics Platform

359 Mobile targets mobile gaming for the first release in its joint business agreement with DevLex; it focuses on providing predictive analytics for the sport of cricket, which is second only to soccer in global popularity Mobile gaming market forecast to surpass $1 trillion by 2022; industry analysts predict that mobile offerings will take a “disproportionate slice” in countries with high smartphone penetration Consorteum Holdings, Inc. (OTC: CSRH) subsidiary 359 Mobile, Inc. is optimistic about the future of its Universal Mobile Interface™ (UMI) platform as smartphone penetration grows globally. Newzoo research finds that mobile device penetration in 2018 is highest…

FridayAug 24, 2018 12:47 pm

Global Ecological Concerns Help Drive Potential of Mineral Exploration Company First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF)

Several nations are preparing to ban or reduce petroleum-fueled vehicle sales, raising the capital of electric vehicle components First Cobalt is exploring the potential of quick-to-market resources for supplying EV battery needs In spite of industry’s exploratory efforts to reduce reliance on cobalt, experts continue to predict outsized market for coming decade Companies tied to the mining industry generally would not be among the first to receive recognition for their efforts to sustain the planet’s ecosystem, but the reality is that mineral explorers such as First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC) are actively engaged in searching for…

FridayAug 24, 2018 12:45 pm

Convention in Philly to Explore Blockbuster Potential of Blockchain

Are you curious about how blockchain is shaping the future? Then you need to be at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Pennsylvania on August 30-31 for a two-day conference event titled 'Coinvention: The Future in Blockchain'. Registration is open at the www.Coinvention.io website (with a discount available if you do so on or before August 24). For two days, you’ll get an opportunity to hear about the value of blockchain, explore crypto-economic and regulatory issues, and much more from a battery of 32 thought-leaders in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. You’ll also hear the latest in blockchain career news. Presentations…

FridayAug 24, 2018 12:30 pm

LD Micro Small-Cap Activity for the Third Week of August: Zoe’s Kitchen Market Rescue, End Is Near for Sears

From Chris Lahiji comes a new summary of the LD Micro newsletter covering microcap activity during the third week of August (August 12-19). The newsletter notes that the LD Micro Index continued its downward movement, dropping another 0.6 percent from the previous week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index, however, ended the week up 1.6 percent, Lahiji said. In the newsletter’s 'Impact' section highlighting the most notable anomalies among the biggest gainers and volume leaders, Christian Galatti of Phase IV Research focuses on the Mediterranean-style restaurant chain Zoe’s Kitchen and Sears Holdings. Zoe’s Kitchen (ZOES) Gets Bought Out, +45.77% -…

FridayAug 24, 2018 12:24 pm

Accelerated Technologies Holding Corp. (ATHC) Investing in Digital Economy Future with Venture Capital Services Model

VC operating in computer science and information technology space Employing venture capital services model Finbridge subsidiary is a player in fast growing alternative finance market Information technology is transforming the global economy, and this fascinating exposition gives some examples of those changes by pointing out (http://nnw.fm/8MeWM) that “Uber, the world’s largest taxi company, owns no vehicles. Facebook, the world’s most popular media owner, creates no content. Alibaba, the most valuable retailer, has no inventory. And Airbnb, the world’s largest accommodation provider, owns no real estate.” Disruptive digital technologies, coupled with access to large amounts of data, are, as one commentator noted (http://nnw.fm/5bDZb),…