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WednesdayMar 28, 2018 9:00 am

Cannabis Companies Prepare their Brands for Canadian Legalization

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With legal recreational cannabis coming to Canada later this year, companies are making the most of the last few months to prepare for the challenge of a new and largely brand-free market. Choom Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) (CHOOF Profile) is building a brand upon retail outlets and a slice of cannabis history, hoping to get the attention of existing and new curious consumers. Medical cannabis company OrganiGram Holdings, Inc. (TSX-V: OGI) (OTCQB: OGRMF) is expanding its operations, using larger growing rooms and more staff to ensure supplies when the law changes. Aphria, Inc. (TSX: APH)…

ThursdayMar 22, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Remains a Potential Powerhouse for Various Markets’ Futures

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: As investors enter the second quarter looking for signs of growth sectors, cryptocurrencies and blockchain-related markets remain at the top of the list in potential. In particular, the advantages of blockchain technologies and their secure, immutable shared ledgers are rapidly gaining recognition in the international trade and finance, security, gaming and healthcare sectors. Several companies are advancing programs to educate the broader investing public about blockchain technology. Those companies include SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) (SING Profile), which has been aggressively making strategic acquisitions and building a diverse portfolio in the blockchain space. Other public companies pursuing opportunities in the…

TuesdayMar 20, 2018 9:00 am

Preparation Continues for Expanding Legalized Cannabis Market in Canada

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The proposed legalization of recreational cannabis this year is expected to mean huge growth in the Canadian cannabis sector, and companies are preparing to make the most of it. Choom™ Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) (CHOOF Profile) is creating a premium lifestyle brand backed by an integrated supply chain, while Hiku Brands Co. Ltd. (CSE: HIKU) (OTC: DJACF) (DJACF Profile) is applying for the final license to sell its handcrafted cannabis flower. Medical marijuana producer Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) (OTC: TWMJF) has obtained outside funding to explore the potential of cannabis-infused soft drinks, and Aphria,…

TuesdayMar 20, 2018 9:00 am

Disrupting Business: Blockchain Technology Offers Solutions across the Board

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Renowned British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, before passing away March 14, 2018, recently offered this observation (http://nnw.fm/07THl) about artificial intelligence: “The rise of AI could be the worst or the best thing that has happened for humanity.” For those companies immersed in developing blockchain technology, the famous scientist’s words underscore the responsibility tech companies shoulder as the integration between this technological trend and the Internet of Things (IoT) opens up promising new frontiers (http://nnw.fm/4cwMz). As a strong proponent of blockchain technology for the finance market’s logistics supply chain integrity and high-risk sectors such as legalized cannabis, Global…

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…

WednesdayMar 07, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Integration Revives Traditional Services

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Blockchain continues to become increasingly important in the financial technology sector. While some businesses are focused on pure blockchain solutions, others are considering how to integrate the technology into existing business practices to ensure its benefit to customers and enduring value as a technology. Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE Profile) has incorporated blockchain into payment and business consulting services for high-risk parts of the economy, as well as supply chain management. LongFin Corp. (LFIN) is making blockchain an integral part of import/export transactions through smart contracts, as well as using it to provide micro-lending, a vital banking…

TuesdayMar 06, 2018 9:00 am

Smokers Light Up Less, Alternative Nicotine Delivery Technologies Take Center Stage

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: American smokers are stubbing out their cigarettes. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the proportion of the adult American population that has smoked at least 100 cigarettes during their lifetimes stood at 15.5 percent in 2016, down from 20.9 percent in 2005 (http://nnw.fm/J6dQp). Of course, quitting smoking does not always mean saying no to nicotine. The stimulant, credited with some health benefits, is highly addictive. As a result, alternative delivery biotechnologies for nicotine have become a recent R&D focus for cigarette manufacturers and other companies, including Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX)…

TuesdayMar 06, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain-related Applications Gain Momentum

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Blockchain technology has taken the world by storm. From its initial use as the technological architecture underlying cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, the technology has grown in popularity to the point that now an ever-increasing number of industries and applications around the globe make use of the innovative distributed ledger. Each day, the value of blockchain technology gains further ground as its myriad of potential applications attract the interest of new developers, users, and investors. Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ) (EPAZ Profile), SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) (SING Profile), Bitcoin Services, Inc. (OTC: BTSC), Glance Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: GLNNF), and…

WednesdayFeb 28, 2018 9:00 am

Gene Therapy Holds Out Hope for Diabetics

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Since its first successful use nearly 30 years ago, gene therapy has grown into an important if experimental part of the medical sector. Now it is taking off in a big way, offering treatment for chronic ailments such as diabetes and other conditions. PreveCeutical Medical, Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE:18H) (PRVCF Profile) is at the forefront of this segment of healthcare, seeking preventive gene treatments to tackle Type 2 diabetes. MannKind Corp. (NASDAQ: MNKD) is offering other innovations for diabetics, with the first inhalation-based drug for managing insulin levels, and Danish multinational Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO)…

WednesdayFeb 28, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Takes Center Stage in Payment Processing Revolution

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Change is coming in the financial sector. The desire for faster payments and better audit trails is leading companies away from traditional payment systems and toward innovation. Blockchain technology is increasingly relevant in this area, with companies such as Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE Profile) applying the technology to improve payment processing and logistics in the financial sector. Mastercard (MA), one of the biggest players in payment processing, has obtained patents to develop its own blockchain systems. Glance Technologies (GLNNF) (GET:CNX), which specializes in payment solutions for customers, has partnered with Netcoins Inc. to integrate blockchain-based cryptocurrency…

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