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TuesdayMay 14, 2019 9:35 am

A Cryptocurrency Mystery: A Sudden Death Cost Cryptocurrency Investors $190 Million

Last December, Gerald Cotten, a Canadian entrepreneur who parlayed last year's cryptocurrency frenzy into a personal fortune as the co-founder and CEO of QuadrigaCX, was in rural India to help open an orphanage he was funding. At 9:45 p.m. on December 8, Cotten arrived at Fortis Escorts hospital in a state of septic shock, according to the hospital report. The patient had a history of Crohn's disease but at age 30, given his health, traveling in remote India may not have been prudent. But twenty- four hours and two cardiac arrests later, he was announced dead. The death of Cotten,…

MondayMay 13, 2019 2:05 pm

HODL RALLY Binds Beauty and Blockchain in Dash across Europe

This summer, HODL RALLY sets off from Pall Mall in central London on June 29. From there, up to 100 supercars will parade through Paris, Geneva, Monaco, Barcelona, Valencia and Denia, on their way to the magical Balearic island of Ibiza, stopping only for a series of entertaining and educational events that will blend beauty and business with the art of blockchain. Meant to promote the benefits of blockchain and facilitate mass adoption of the technology, HODL RALLY will also offer opportunities to learn, network and do deals. Pit stops include the EVOLV Barcelona Blockchain Summit at the W Hotel for…

MondayMay 13, 2019 1:51 pm

TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) Pursues Cannabis Industry Empire with California Facilities, Licensing and Brands

Cannabis sales in California, the world’s largest market, are expected to reach $7.7 billion by 2022, with an extended economic impact of almost $15 billion TransCanna Holdings has established the beginnings of a statewide California distribution network with its hub in Modesto and a satellite near San Bernardino and Los Angeles The company is rapidly pursuing a variety of state and local licenses for the facilities as part of a plan to provide up to 15 “reliable, consistent branded products” TransCanna’s in-process acquisition of marketing agency GoodFellas will provide it with brands that include the already competitive pre-rolls of Daily…

MondayMay 13, 2019 1:23 pm

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) Subsidiary Launches Pop-Up Store Offering Hemp/CBD Products

CIIX recently became the first Chinese company to sell CBD products in the United States The company launched a pop-up kiosk in the Glendale Galleria Mall to sell industrial hemp/CBD products CIIX recorded an 80 percent YOY increase in Q3 fiscal 2019 sales numbers ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), having established itself as a leading financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors in the United States and China, recognized unprecedented opportunities in the U.S. cannabis industry. Seeing that opportunity, CIIX began laying the groundwork to capitalize on the growing demand for cannabidiol (CBD)-based nutrition and health products. In doing so, CIIX became…

MondayMay 13, 2019 1:06 pm

QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) Advancing Canadian Lithium Projects as Global Demand Rises

Lithium is a key component in green energy storage technologies, including the batteries used in electric cars Significant spodumene-bearing pegmatite is located on the Irgon lithium mine project The global lithium-ion battery market is expected to exceed $60 billion by 2024 Global lithium market demand has been making headlines recently as industry leaders and governments shift away from fossil fuels. Most consumers are familiar with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which make it possible to power vehicles from renewable sources of energy. It’s a topic in which Canadian-based mineral explorer QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) is fully immersed,…

MondayMay 13, 2019 12:40 pm

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Obtains the First Hemp Cultivation and Processing Licenses in the State of Michigan

The company excels at cultivation and works to control its own supply chain in order to ensure certified organic products and quality for hemp-derived CBD and marijuana Green Hygienics Holdings’ mission is to provide best-in-class medical and recreational consumers with premier cannabis products A full-scope, premium cannabis cultivation business, Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN) is establishing itself as a leader in the advancement of science-driven cannabis cultivation systems. The company’s goal is to provide medical and recreational consumers with the best possible product and experience. Green Hygienics recently announced that it has secured licenses for the cultivation and processing…

MondayMay 13, 2019 12:25 pm

MustGrow Biologics Corp. Commercializing Patented Natural Biopesticide in Global Market on Course to Reach $6.4B by 2023

The biopesticides market is projected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 16 percent from 2018 to 2023 Increasing adoption of organic farming is a key driver of biopesticide market growth, with the sector expected to reach $6.4 billion by 2023 A patented natural biopesticide developed by MustGrow targets the fruit, vegetable, turf, ornamental and cannabis industries Net proceeds from the recent closing of $1.2 million in non-brokered private placements will help accelerate research and development efforts Agricultural biotech company MustGrow Biologics Corp. is focused on developing and commercializing its patented technology – a natural biopesticide and biofertilizer. MustGrow’s technologies…

FridayMay 10, 2019 1:07 pm

Uber (NYSE: UBER) Prices IPO at Midpoint of Target Range

The latest financial analysis reports suggest that the Uber initial public offering price was set at the midpoint of the target range, or approximately $86 billion Regardless of the latest, more conservative valuations, the Uber IPO is anticipated to be the largest of 2019 and the third-largest for a tech company after Alibaba and Facebook The Uber share prices were announced at the end of the May 9 trading day, and trading on the New York Stock Exchange commenced on May 10, 2019 Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) priced its initial public offering at a midpoint of its target range,…

FridayMay 10, 2019 12:43 pm

Nightfood Holdings Inc. (NGTF) Adds Retail Locations for Ice Cream

Following two months on the shelf and positive consumer feedback, Meijer supermarket chain has added NGTF ice cream to additional store locations Nightfood ice cream quickly established distribution in 16 states NGTF CEO Sean Folkson was recently interviewed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF) is solving America’s $50 billion nighttime snacking problem with sleep-friendly nighttime ice cream. With its team of leading sleep and nutrition experts, NGTF is pioneering the projected billion dollar nighttime nutrition and sleep-friendly snack categories. The Nightfood ice cream brand is already making a name for itself. Based…

FridayMay 10, 2019 12:09 pm

Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Praises Momentum, Expansion of Portfolio Company Asher House Wellness

Asher House co-founders recently appeared on The Ellen Show to highlight the company’s mission of moving dogs from shelters to homes Sales of hemp-based Asher House Thrive Oil fund dog-adoption efforts Through its controlling interest in Asher House Wellness, NUGS has enabled the adoption of more than 200 dogs in North America Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) portfolio company Asher House Wellness’ co-founders, Lee Asher and Luke Barton, recently appeared on The Ellen Show to discuss their cross-country journey to rescue sheltered animals and move them into loving homes (http://nnw.fm/VG3ep). The two men represented the Asher House team on…

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