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FridayMar 09, 2018 2:15 pm

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Enlarges Its Footprint in Hemp-Based CBD Market

Agreement with Mr. Checkout will significantly strengthen the company’s product distribution network Human trials launched evaluating CBD-based therapy for opioid addiction Application made to uplist to OTCQB in early 2018, attracting more investment The worldwide cannabidiol (CBD) oil market, which includes products derived from both marijuana and hemp, is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 39 percent through 2021. The health benefits of CBD oil are the major driver for growth in this market, with global demand steadily on the rise in recent years. Hemp-based CBD oil products in particular are more popular, as they have a…

FridayMar 09, 2018 1:23 pm

Marifil Mines Ltd. (TSX.V: MFM) Maintains Optimism for Lithium, Cobalt and Gold in Famed South American Region

World governments helping to drive turn toward eco-friendly increase in lithium-ion battery use Marifil reviving unexplored property in ‘lithium triangle’ while negotiating for additional acquisitions High-tech batteries expected to account for 60 to 70 percent of lithium and cobalt demand by 2020 The geopolitical gear shifts driving automakers to turn toward sharply enhanced production of electric vehicles (EVs) and the under-produced minerals that make up the EVs’ lithium-ion batteries have created a market party for lithium and cobalt explorers such as Marifil Mines Ltd. (TSX.V: MFM) during the past couple of years, as revenues and investor interest have soared. However,…

FridayMar 09, 2018 12:37 pm

Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) Deploys Patented Oil Sands Extraction Technology to Expand Production Capacity

Two patents received from the U.S. and Canada for oil sands extraction technology Proprietary technology is scalable, commercially proven and highly profitable Technology used to increase production at Petroteq’s Utah facility to 1,000 barrels per day In early January 2018, Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) announced that it had received two patents from the U.S. Patent Office and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office for its oil sands extraction process. The company has developed a unique continuous-flow oil extraction process utilizing closed loop technology that is environmentally safe. This technology was developed over a five-year period by Petroteq’s research…

ThursdayMar 08, 2018 5:11 pm

Blockchain Universe Meets National Politics with TheKey ($TKY)

A favorite theme of any good science fiction writer is the multiple universe concept. Bridging similar universes, either by a freak accident or a deliberate high-tech attempt, has led to many interesting stories. One of the common plot twists in these stories is how to get characters in one universe to play nice with their counterparts in the alternate reality. One of the typical challenges is where things seem the same at first, but later are seen to be very different. This situation is very similar to the one popping up now as the world of cryptocurrencies attempt to interact…

ThursdayMar 08, 2018 4:00 pm

Building a Portfolio of Industrial Hemp Companies is Key to the Future of Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRA: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF)

Global Hemp Group will employ joint ventures, partnerships, and acquisitions to capture cash flow, generate revenues and create value for its shareholders Global Hemp Group will be involved in the cultivation, processing and distribution of industrial hemp to domestic and international markets At the end of 2017, GHG issued its final report on the first year of its joint venture to produce industrial hemp on the Arcadian Peninsula of New Brunswick, Canada Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRANKFURT: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) is focused on the vital role that industrial hemp will play in building a sustainable future. The company…

ThursdayMar 08, 2018 3:28 pm

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Enables Global Commerce with Omni-Channel Payment Solution Platform

Increasing acceptance of smartphones for mobile payments coincides with emerging markets’ transition to non-cash transactions Global mobile payments solutions market projected to reach $3.14 trillion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 32 percent from 2017 to 2022 Innovative payment infrastructure and services are globally oriented but adaptable to unique requirements of each country Omni-channel shoppers spend between 50 percent and 300 percent more than single shoppers Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE), a global technology company specializing in mobile payments and value-added transactional services, is growing rapidly as consumers and retailers around the globe embrace the security and ease of…

ThursdayMar 08, 2018 2:45 pm

MGX Minerals Inc. (CSE: XMG) (FKT: 1MG) (OTCQB: MGXMF) Turning Oil Refinery Trash into Treasure through Partnership with Highbury Energy

MGX is moving forward with previously announced Highbury Energy Inc. partnership The companies are developing innovative thermochemical gasification process to extract metals from petcoke Approximately 106 million tonnes of petcoke estimated in the Province of Alberta alone Another innovation is in the works for MGX Minerals Inc. (CSE: XMG) (FKT: 1MG) (OTCQB: MGXMF), a diversified Canadian resource company engaged in using pioneering processes to develop lithium, magnesium and silicon projects. MGX has numerous projects in both the U.S. and Canada, and the company is also taking part in the development of associated, potentially game-changing technologies (http://nnw.fm/HgwB6). One such endeavor is resulting…

ThursdayMar 08, 2018 1:04 pm

First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQB: FTSSF) Gets ‘Oscar’ for Adding Shareholder Value

Reports of human rights abuses negatively affecting Congo as source of cobalt North American cobalt represents only feasible alternative source First Cobalt Corp. has commanding presence at Cobalt Camp A December 2017 report issued by the U.S. Geological Survey shines the spotlight on cobalt. Titled ‘Critical mineral resources of the United States—Economic and environmental geology and prospects for future supply’, the report identifies the hard, lustrous silver-grey metal as one of 23 minerals “you need in your life” (http://nnw.fm/q0AZ4). Undoubtedly! Cobalt finds use mostly in the cathodes of rechargeable batteries, demand for which, to power devices both great and small,…

ThursdayMar 08, 2018 12:26 pm

Consorteum Holdings, Inc. (CSRH) Enriching the Mobile Experience

Unique solutions to enhance connectivity and deliver rich content Cutting edge technology connects disparate devices and operating systems across multiple networks Applications can impact range of businesses, including fintech and online gaming The ubiquity of mobile devices has changed the way the world interacts and transacts business. However, with such a broad range of devices and operating systems, seamlessly and successfully connecting disparate devices and systems and delivering mobile content across multiple platforms has proven challenging and hampered effectiveness in multiple business verticals. Today’s mobile application and transaction solutions are limited, whether by user interaction or the number of devices…

ThursdayMar 08, 2018 9:00 am

Growth Fuels Diversity, Opportunity in Blockchain Sector

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Investment in blockchain technology is growing rapidly. As innovators develop new ways to apply the technology to a range of industries, more companies are finding new applications for the technology and attracting increased funding from investors at the same time. SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) (SING Profile) has attracted investment for a broad range of blockchain services, including applications in payment processing, logistics and health care. Visa, Inc. (V) is testing a new business-to-business blockchain payment service aimed at making international financial transactions easier. Mastercard, Inc. (MA) has registered a patent for a blockchain database to reduce the need…

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