January 2020 - Page 7 of 10

FridayJan 10, 2020 2:09 pm

NECANN Returns to Boston as East Coast’s Largest Cannabis Industry Event

The recent legalization of marijuana sales in Massachusetts has created added interest in – and anticipated attendance at – the sixth annual New England Cannabis Convention (NECANN). Touted as the East Coast’s largest cannabis industry event, NECANN is scheduled for March 20-22, 2020, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, where the largest gathering yet of cannabis craft growers, connoisseurs, the simply curious and a host of others is expected. NECANN events have consistently attracted the largest number of hemp, MMJ and cannabis industry professionals in the Northeast, and NECANN Boston 2020 is expected to build on that trend. The…

FridayJan 10, 2020 1:47 pm

New Year’s Holiday Revelries Show Importance of MCTC Holdings Inc. (MCTC) Cannabis Beverage Infusion Developments

MCTC Holdings Inc. (soon to become Cannabis Global Inc.) is working to develop cannabis alternatives to alcohol for relaxing beverages Canada’s national legalization of cannabis-infused food and beverage products is pioneering the transformation of the food-wellness industry, and a growing emphasis on funding research in the United States is encouraging advocates MCTC’s growing body of patents focus on the potential of its Hemp You Can Feel™ brand of minuscule cannabinoid extract particles The sendoff for the old year and welcome of a new one have become annual rites of passage not only for revelers rededicating themselves to a sense of…

FridayJan 10, 2020 1:09 pm

Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Working to Create World’s First Comprehensive, Actionable Multi-Omic Data Set for Ovarian Cancer

POAI plans to have first predictive model of ovarian cancer ready for initial commercialization in Q1 2020 First batch of 400 ovarian cancer subjects in initiative has been sequenced Groundbreaking AI-driven model of ovarian cancer will be capable of predicting tumor drug response, patient outcome Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI), a company focused on applying artificial intelligence to personalized medicine and drug discovery, has updated the commercialization of its pioneering CancerQuest 2020 initiative (http://nnw.fm/y6fnc). Based on the updated announcement, the company plans on having its first predictive model of ovarian cancer ready for initial commercialization in revenue-generating projects with Pharma…

FridayJan 10, 2020 12:42 pm

SRAX Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX) Releases Results of Holiday Shopping Study, Demonstrates Power of BIGtoken Platform

SRAX’s pre-Thanksgiving BIGtoken survey of 116,000-plus American consumers found 28% planned to shop in store, 40% online and 32% both SRAX COO said company’s 2019 Holiday Spending Report demonstrates power of proprietary platform to gather insights from specific audiences SRAX has access to BIGtoken platform audience of more than 16 million, 100% opt-in consumers SRAX Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX) is revealing the potential of its platform’s data, having recently released the results of its 2019 Holiday Spending Report – a survey of 116,000 American consumers (http://nnw.fm/UYQi3). SRAX COO Kristoffer Nelson said SRAX’s BIGresearch survey demonstrates the power of its proprietary BIGtoken…

FridayJan 10, 2020 11:59 am

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Follows Strategic Plan to Build World’s Strongest Cannabis Brand

PLUS works to establish itself as strong CPG company in most valuable part of supply chain in largest market From the outset, company has chosen to be “hyperfocused” on building brand in CPG cannabis space Plus Products doing exactly what it set out to do: capture top product spots and controlling market share Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF), a hemp and cannabis food company using nature to bring balance to consumers’ lives, is following a strategic plan to build the world’s strongest cannabis brand. The company’s plan includes firmly establishing itself as a strong CPG company in the…

FridayJan 10, 2020 11:32 am

Amid Extension into US, 2020 is Shaping Up as Banner Year for HTC Extraction Systems’ (TSX.V: HTC) (OTCQB: HTPRF) Cannabinoid Operations

HTC Extraction Systems is a Canadian-based builder of efficient extraction systems and a distiller of ethanol and ethanol-based products used in extraction so that they can be reclaimed and reused The company has extended its reach into the hemp distillation industry to take advantage of a startup network of businesses riding a wave of new popularity for the hemp plant’s byproducts HTC faces the prospect of a banner year in 2020 as the recent wave of regulatory changes favoring cannabinoid use in Canada and the United States promises to continue pushing forward HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) (OTCQB: HTPRF) is…

ThursdayJan 09, 2020 2:14 pm

The North American Bitcoin Conference Returns as ‘Halvening’ Hovers Over Market

With seismic changes due to shake the crypto market in the near future, taking the pulse of the industry is more important than ever, which is exactly what industry participants can do at The North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC). Next week, on January 15-17, 2020, TNABC returns to the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami. The conference, hosted by well-known event producer Keynote, is the seventh in a series of forums that have been promoting collaboration and community in the crypto space every year since 2014. The event’s richly packed agenda features a wide range of insightful discussion and…

ThursdayJan 09, 2020 1:35 pm

SRAX Inc.’s (NASDAQ: SRAX) BIGtoken Platform Both Empowers and Protects Consumers with Growing Data Privacy Concerns

Recent poll shows consumers’ increasing distrust towards companies that collect personal data As concerns over data privacy grow, SRAX’s BIGtoken platform becomes more relevant In addition to protecting personal data, BIGtoken gives users a chance to earn money for providing consumer data Consumer data is emerging as individuals’ “most ignored and valuable asset,” yet emerging privacy concerns give consumers legitimate pause when it comes to reaping data’s benefits (http://nnw.fm/X61Sp). SRAX Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX) is on the forefront of these industry trends due to its diligence in protecting consumers while simultaneously empowering them to benefit from their data. While offering consumers…

ThursdayJan 09, 2020 1:05 pm

Sigma Labs Inc. (NASDAQ: SGLB) Technology Critical to Ensure Performance, Safety of 3D Printed Parts as Military Need Arises

Assistant secretary of Air Force for acquisition, technology, and logistics says 3D metal printing poised to streamline military maintenance, save billions Army’s suppliers reluctant to manufacture highly demanding but low-volume production; 3D metal printing changes this Sigma Labs’ unique quality-assurance software essential for leveraging full potential of 3D metal printing in defense sector The United States’ defense budget consumes a large portion of its overall spending; in 2018, the cost of replacing the Army’s aviation fleet alone was a staggering $4 billion (http://nnw.fm/y3CZb). Currently, a substantial portion of this cost is tied up in bidding manufacturers to produce specific replacement…

ThursdayJan 09, 2020 12:35 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Holds Key Position as Edible Cannabis Market Opens Wide

Canada’s first nationally legal cannabis-infused edible products began hitting store shelves December 17, vastly broadening the market for products using the plant’s extracts Lexaria Bioscience has dedicated years of research to the development of its proprietary DehydraTECH technology, designed to enhance the effectiveness of orally consumed drug products such as cannabis as well as nicotine Testing of Lexaria’s 2.0 version of its DehydraTECH technology shows enormous improvement in the speed of payload delivery to the bloodstream, as well as the potential for delivering drugs across the body’s largely impenetrable blood-brain barrier to the central nervous system Canada’s regulatory innovations in…

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