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MondayJan 22, 2018 8:30 am

NetworkNewsAudio – Expectations for 2018 on Blockchain Applications in the Energy Industry

Related Editorial The excitement generated by the potential use of blockchain technology in many industries has been slow to reach the energy sector. However, indications are that 2018 could see several companies in the field adopting the revolutionary technology, which could substantially transform the energy industry’s markets and processes. Several companies in the oil and gas industry are already looking to incorporate blockchain technology in their business processes, including Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) (PQEFF Profile), British Petroleum p.l.c. (NYSE: BP) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (OTC: RYDAF). Information technology companies servicing the energy industry, including IBM (NYSE:…

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MondayJan 22, 2018 8:30 am

NetworkNewsAudio – Cannabis Conundrum Fuels Possible Advantage for Industry Sub-sectors

Related Editorial Cannabis stocks just got whipsawed. The sector soared after the New Year when California legalized recreational marijuana. The following day the sector sank when the U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the federal policy of non-interference with qualifying state marijuana laws, known as the Cole Memorandum. Mr. Sessions’ action sent shivers of uncertainty and confusion throughout the cannabis industry. At the heart of the conundrum is what to do about the millions of people who rely on non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD) as part of their personal care and wellness regimen. The hemp-based CBD sector looks to be the possible…

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MondayJan 22, 2018 8:30 am

NetworkNewsAudio – Repeal of Cole Memo Raises Concerns, Opportunities for Cannabis Industry

Related Editorial Shortly after cannabis enthusiasts and investors celebrated California’s January 1, 2018, rollout of legal recreational marijuana sales to adults, the federal government reversed its course on marijuana policy, calling for tighter enforcement of marijuana laws. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole Memorandum, a 2013 policy that offered some protections from federal prosecution for the cultivation, distribution and possession of cannabis in states where the highly regulated plant is legal (http://nnw.fm/7h5KR). Sessions’ decision ushered in a deeper freeze to the banking dilemma facing cannabis retailers, who have found themselves relying primarily on cash transactions since cannabis remains…

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FridayJan 19, 2018 8:00 am

NetworkNewsAudio – Standout Canadian Players Foster ‘the Cannabis Lifestyle’

Related Editorial Canada’s impending legalization of recreational marijuana has triggered a surge in investment activity as investors lean toward Canadian companies as a less-risky entry point into the broader cannabis industry. With unprecedented product demand on the horizon, consumers trends are shifting toward the pursuit of the “cannabis lifestyle,” rich in a wide range of high-quality retail products, accessories and experiences. This emerging marijuana-centered subculture has the potential to drive incredible opportunity for companies like premium cannabis lifestyle brand DOJA Cannabis Ltd. (CSE: DOJA) (OTC: DJACF) (DOJA Profile), as well as cannabis producers and service providers such as Nutritional High…

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FridayJan 19, 2018 8:00 am

NetworkNewsAudio – Investors Turn to Producers to Capitalize on Lithium Growth

Related Editorial Without a commodities market for lithium, investors wanting to get a share of this rapidly growing segment of the energy industry are wise to keep an eye on lithium producers. For lithium mining companies like Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTCQX: STLHF) (STLHF profile), the increased interest in metal supply from the U.S. place it on watchlists occupied by larger peers like Liberty One Lithium Corp. (TSX.V: LBY) (OTCQB: LRTTF) (FRANKFURT: L1T), Nemaska Lithium Inc. (TSX: NMX) (OTCQX: NMKEF) (FRANKFURT: N0T), eCobalt Solutions (TSX: ECS) (OTCQX: ECSIF) and Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. (NYSE:SQM). To view…

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FridayJan 19, 2018 8:00 am

NetworkNewsAudio – Investor Interest in Blockchain Rising as Additional Applications Become Evident

Related Editorial Investor interest in blockchain technology continues to rise, as additional applications have now arisen. Various industries have begun researching ways to implement blockchain technology including: finance, cyber security, supply chain management, voting, government, and healthcare. Many major companies have recently seen their stock shares soar, as the news broke about the addition of blockchain technology to their business models, thus indicating a major trend among investors. One company that is particularly active in applying Blockchain technology to a wide-range of industries including entertainment, sports, finance, energy infrastructure, healthcare and gaming is Victory Square Technologies, Inc. (CSE:VST) (OTC:VSQTF) (FWB:6F6)…

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WednesdayJan 17, 2018 6:22 pm

NetworkNewsAudio – More Lithium Juniors Could Get Swallowed by Majors in 2018

Related Editorial The lithium industry could be in for a big M&A consolidation in 2018. Lithium X Energy Corp. (TSX.V: LIX) (OTC: LIXXF) ended 2018 with an announcement of a definitive agreement with Nextview New Energy Lion acquiring all of the issued and outstanding shares and warrants of Lithium X. Other junior and major lithium miners to potentially keep a close eye on are Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTCQX: STLHF), Nemaska Lithium, Inc. (TSX: NMX) (OTCQX: NMKEF), NRG Metals, Inc. (TSX.V: NGZ), and Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (OTC: LACDF). To view the full editorial, visit https://www.networknewswire.com/lithium-juniors-get-swallowed-majors-2018/

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WednesdayJan 17, 2018 6:19 pm

NetworkNewsAudio – Investors Paying Close Attention to ICO Investment Opportunities in 2018

Related Editorial Bitcoin was a major topic of conversation among investors in 2017, but it wasn’t the only cryptocurrency related investment that garnered investors’ attention in the blockchain space. In 2017 alone, there were 235 Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) completed, which raised a total of $3.7 billion dollars, and 2018 is shaping up to be the year of ICOs. ICOs are a way for blockchain start-up companies to gain funding for projects. Instead of offering shares of a company to its investors, they offer a certain amount of cryptocurrency. Some companies that stand to benefit from the influx of funding…

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WednesdayJan 17, 2018 6:13 pm

NetworkNewsAudio – Fertile Ground for Canadian Cannabis Producers

Related Editorial Canada leads the global trend to legalize and regulate medical and recreational cannabis, and some of the biggest players in the space are listed on Canadian stock exchanges. One of the public companies attracting attention in the sector is DOJA Cannabis Company Ltd. (CSE: DOJA) (OTC: DJACF), which grows high-quality, hand-crafted cannabis, operates one retail store in Kelowna, British Columbia and is focused building the premier cannabis lifestyle brand in the industry. To view the full editorial, visit https://www.networknewswire.com/fertile-ground-canadian-cannabis-producers/

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WednesdayJan 17, 2018 8:30 am

NetworkNewsAudio – Cryptocurrency Finds Security Amid Underlying Mutual Distrust Common Between Trading Partners

Related Editorial In a global marketplace where Internet-based technologies increasingly allow businesses the means and confidence to work with each other beyond political borders and with a minimum of governmental interference, cryptocurrencies have the potential to create a B2B interdependent financing system — perhaps even a single, common digital currency someday — because of the blockchain technology that underpins cryptocurrency trade. With the beginning of market movement for the new year, cryptocurrency started just shy of $613 billion in total capitalization and climbed steadily toward $750 billion on Jan. 4, showing an exponential rise just since April 2017 when it…

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