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WednesdayJan 24, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain to Streamline Cumbersome International Trade Transactions

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Within the international trade and finance sector, logistic companies need to better streamline their payments and documentation flow. A methodology to solve this issue in the FINTECH marketplace is blockchain technology applied to Supply Chain Finance. This allows encrypted data on all facets of international transactions, from payments to bills-of-lading to delivery data, and for the accumulating record to be privately shared among banks, shippers and traders. With the formation of its new SecurCapital Corp. subsidiary, Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE Profile) is addressing the supply-chain finance needs of mid-tier logistics companies while joining a growing number…

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TuesdayJan 23, 2018 9:00 am

Diversity Spells Success in the Cannabis Market

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: For the growing population of investors within the cannabis market, marijuana-related portfolios are frequently designed to be diverse — an advisable investment strategy for any trading portfolio. From the cultivation side of the cannabis sector to biotech/medical/pharmaceutical, ancillary services, cannabis oils, edibles and beyond, the different avenues for marijuana investment are abundant. For companies like Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) (ETST Profile), the existence of diversity within its own operations offers a similar advantage, enabling the company to touch on and benefit from the success of various subsectors within the cannabis market. Though uniquely structured, ETST is…

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TuesdayJan 23, 2018 9:00 am

Established Companies Positioning to Invest in Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Despite the skepticism in the market about the legitimacy and longevity of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the underlying blockchain technology is something that tech firms and the financial sector cannot ignore. While cryptocurrencies’ surging values and wild price fluctuations have made many established organizations reluctant to invest in this market, Bloomberg reports that Goldman Sachs is setting up a trading desk for cryptocurrencies (http://nnw.fm/ayFK8). This positions the company to be the first large Wall Street investment banker to trade in digital currency. Businesses such as ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) (CIIX Profile) are taking advantage of the deeper rooted…

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ThursdayJan 18, 2018 9:00 am

Cannabis Conundrum Fuels Possible Advantage for Industry Sub-sectors

NetworkNewsWire Coverage: 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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ThursdayJan 18, 2018 9:00 am

Repeal of Cole Memo Raises Concerns, Opportunities for Cannabis Industry

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: 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…

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ThursdayJan 18, 2018 9:00 am

Expectations for 2018 on Blockchain Applications in the Energy Industry

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: 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…

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WednesdayJan 17, 2018 9:00 am

Investors Turn to Producers to Capitalize on Lithium Growth

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: 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). Lithium…

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WednesdayJan 17, 2018 9:00 am

Investor Interest in Blockchain Rising as Additional Applications Become Evident

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: 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)…

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WednesdayJan 17, 2018 9:00 am

Standout Canadian Players Foster ‘the Cannabis Lifestyle’

NetworkNewsWire Coverage: 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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TuesdayJan 16, 2018 9:00 am

More Lithium Juniors Could Get Swallowed by Majors in 2018

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: 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) (STLHF Profile), Nemaska Lithium, Inc. (TSX: NMX) (OTCQX: NMKEF), NRG Metals, Inc. (TSX.V: NGZ), and Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (OTC: LACDF). As reported by Forbes,…

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