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WednesdayFeb 28, 2018 10:57 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – EVIO, Inc. (EVIO) Announces Aggressive Expansion Strategy that will Double its Cannabis Testing Facilities in 2018

This morning, EVIO, Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO), a leading cannabis testing company, announced its aggressive expansion strategy to double its number of accredited cannabis testing facilities from nine to 18 in 2018.  In the press release, EVIO reported that the expansion will be spearheaded by two of its recently recruited team players. Albert Lustig will serve as the president, and Ron Russak will serve as the vice president of operations. According to EVIO CEO William Waldrop, Lustig will be instrumental in driving growth in both new and existing markets through the execution of the company’s national and international sales and operational…

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WednesdayFeb 28, 2018 10:44 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Finalizes Plans for Human Trial of CBD-based Formula Targeting Opioid Addiction

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) this morning reported that it has finalized preparations for its nine-month human trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a blend of broad-spectrum cannabinoid industrial hemp oil and essential mineral element. The trial seeks to develop a CBD formulation for the treatment of opioid addicts, relieving withdrawal symptoms, and averting fatal overdoses. ETST aims to increase the potency of its formulation by combining its full-spectrum cannabinoids industrial hemp oil with essential minerals. The trial is scheduled to be completed in 2019 and it will be supervised by ETST chief learning officer Gabriel Aviles and CEO…

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WednesdayFeb 28, 2018 10:11 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Releases Stock Dividend Details Regarding Spinoff of Hemp-related Assets

Market analysis company ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) this morning released details of the stock dividends related to the company’s anticipated spinoff of its hemp-related assets including its China-based wholly owned foreign enterprise, CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd. and its wholly owned United States subsidiaries, ChineseHempOil.com, Inc. and Hemp Logic, Inc. In January, the subsidiaries attained combined sales of over $100,000.00 and are well positioned to continue to achieve significant growth in the future. The company intends to combine the three subsidiaries into a single private company and bring it to the public market in the 12 to 18 months that follow. The…

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WednesdayFeb 28, 2018 10:11 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – PotNetwork Holding Inc. (POTN) Featured in New Market Research Report

Cannabidiol-focused holding company PotNetwork Holding Inc. (OTC: POTN) was this morning announced as the subject of a comprehensive research report by independent equity research firm Traders News Source. The report notes that, in late December 2017, POTN shares were trading at $0.06, but the company’s PPS has hit record highs in the months since. In late January, POTN shares hit a high of $0.85, and POTN continue to trade near $0.48 per share. Traders News Source attributes this performance to a number of factors, including sustained revenue growth, POTN’s introduction of new product lines through its subsidiaries and the favorable…

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WednesdayFeb 28, 2018 9:25 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP) Inks MOU with BioCan Technologies

Veritas Pharma (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP), a pharmaceutical and IP development firm, this morning announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with BioCan Technologies Inc. of Calgary, Alberta to collaborate exclusively to conduct additional investigations of cannabis strains being developed by Veritas’ research arm, Cannevert Therapeutics Ltd. (“CTL”). Optimizing the genetics of the cannabis plants for scientific and clinical testing over the next two years is the company’s primary focus during the collaboration. Definitive agreements relating to the MOU are anticipated to be signed by July 31, 2018. “BioCan’s geneticists will help CTL scientists…

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WednesdayFeb 28, 2018 9:22 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) Adds Senior Vice President of Marketing

British Columbia-based cannabis cultivation firm Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) this morning announced its appointment of Chris Gagan to the position of Senior Vice President of Marketing in a move that’s expected to play a key role in refining the company’s brand strategy. Gagan bring more than two decades of marketing and brand development experience to Choom, having previously led the design and development team for Canada’s largest national retailer of sporting goods, FGL Sports. As Choom’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, Gagan will provide leadership and guidance related to the execution of the company’s marketing efforts, as…

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TuesdayFeb 27, 2018 3:33 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) CEO, Chief Research Officer Discuss Company’s Response to Opioid Epidemic

Health sciences company PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) was featured in an interview today by Proactive Investors. Chairman and CEO Stephen Van Deventer and chief research officer Dr. Harry Parekh discussed the company’s four programs: Sol-Gel, Nature Identical™, Dual Gene Therapy and Engineering Peptide Therapeutics. Among other topics, they discuss the rising rate of opioid overdoses and addiction, which the company’s planning to tackle utilizing its proprietary linker technology to engineer peptide therapeutics. “What's key about the technology is you cannot create tolerance to this treatment and you cannot overdose as well,” PreveCeutical chairman and CEO…

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TuesdayFeb 27, 2018 11:59 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Epazz, Inc. (EPAZ) Employs its Proprietary Blockchain Storage Technology to Launch Social Media and Workflow Blockchain App

Epazz (OTC: EPAZ), a leading provider of blockchain cryptocurrency mobile apps and cloud-based business software solutions, this morning announced its plans to launch a social media and workflow blockchain app using its proprietary blockchain storage technology, which was initially created for the Cordtell project. A future update from the company will unveil the name of the social media and workflow blockchain app and its website. The business model for the app will offer a limited amount of uses free of charge for consumers, with ads and in-application purchase options for additional features. For a monthly fee, businesses be able to…

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TuesdayFeb 27, 2018 11:53 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – IEG Holdings Corp. (IEGH) Announced as Latest Addition to SeeThruEquity’s Blockchain Research and Advisory Platform

Consumer loan provider IEG Holdings Corp. (OTCQB: IEGH) was this morning named the newest member of SeeThruEquity’s blockchain research and advisory platform. This update comes on the heels of IEGH’s January news release unveiling its plans to launch a new, gold metal-backed, SEC-registered cryptocurrency in tandem with its Investment Evolution Crypto, LLC subsidiary. “We are very excited to have joined SeeThruEquity's blockchain platform which we believe will provide the market with much needed information and awareness of this new space,” Paul Mathieson, CEO of IEG Holdings, stated in the news release. “We look forward to working with SeeThruEquity as we…

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TuesdayFeb 27, 2018 11:28 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) Completes Acquisition of ERS Holdings; Announces Private Placement of Convertible Debentures

Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) this morning announced the successful completion of its acquisition of ERS Holdings, LLC (“ERS”). ERS, a privately-held California company, has developed a patented technology called Ready-To-Infuse-Cannabis (“RTIC”) which covers the transformation of cannabis oil into powder for infusion into various food and beverage products. In addition, ERS has filed several continuation patents that would permit cannabis powder to be combined with other health and wellness products such as natural sleep-aids, cold medications and vitamins. Ross Franklin, co-inventor of the patent, has been appointed as the Director of Research and Development of ERS and…

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