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WednesdayApr 17, 2019 10:59 am

At FinovateSpring 2019, You May Hear Talk of Lemonade, Raisin and Kabbage

Don’t be astonished if you hear patrons of the upcoming Finovate confab in San Francisco talking about Lemonade, Raisin and Kabbage, for this unlikely menu of items is about innovation in financial services, not cuisine. Expect such surprises and more at FinovateSpring 2019, as the next fintech forum in the Finovate series gets underway at the Hilton San Francisco in Union Square (https://bit.ly/2OW4yGG). Main conference days are Wednesday, May 8, through Friday, May 10, with an additional summit day on Tuesday, May 7. By providing its unique platform of short-form demos and presentations from industry professionals, Finovate has been showcasing…

WednesdayApr 17, 2019 10:15 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Creating Hemp-Based Products and Technologies with Lasting Impact

Company recently launched wellness products and an affiliate opportunity in the UK Extraction test batches are expected to help determine the final sales terms for the company’s 2018 harvest MCOA is currently focused on the production of approximately 50,000 clones and the early stages of micropropagation techniques Company seeks to take advantage of every profit point, from seed to finished product As an umbrella company, Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) provides turnkey services to the legal cannabis and industrial hemp industries by delivering recognized brands through unique marketing and distribution subsidiaries. In the last few months, the company…

TuesdayApr 16, 2019 10:37 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) and Hempistry Ink Supply Contract amid Boom in Kentucky Hemp Industry

Hemp industry’s growth exhibiting boom trends in wake of the 2018 Farm Bill’s passage, altering regulatory oversight of the plant Sugarmade is focusing efforts on supporting the nascent hemp industry with hydroponic growth supplies The company has also signed a supply agreement with Kentucky-based private hemp cultivator Hempistry to support Hempistry’s micropropagation work Micropropagation helps growers ensure plant quality by cloning “mother” plants that exhibit preferred genetic traits Hydroponic agriculture supplier Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD) is preparing to significantly expand its operations in the hemp cultivation industry following recent regulatory changes in the agriculture sector and a new agreement with…

FridayApr 12, 2019 10:00 am

Coinvention 2019 Promises a September to Remember for Blockchain Believers

Coinvention 2019, set for September 20-21 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is already in the cards for many blockchain believers. They will come to hear a squad of speakers talk about innovation and regulation in the blockchain space, as well as providing a look into how the technology is moving into the mainstream. On Friday, September 20, Coinvention returns to the historic Loews Philadelphia Hotel in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Opening day will be devoted to a free hackathon and networking mixer for conference attendees. This will all be followed by the main event, complete with a diverse exhibit hall, on Saturday, September…

WednesdayApr 10, 2019 11:41 am

Trxade Group Inc. (TRXD) is “One to Watch”

Offers a proprietary web-based platform that enables trade among healthcare buyers and sellers of pharmaceuticals, accessories and services Significant first-mover advantage over competitors operating similar e-commerce platforms Targeting the 24,000 U.S. independent pharmacies with combined pharmaceutical purchases of $93 billion per year Currently adding 100+ pharmacies per month to the TRxADE platform Revenue growth driven by increases in the number of registered users and increase in utilization rate of the trading platform Trxade Group Inc. (OTCQB: TRXD) is an integrated pharmaceutical services company that offers a unique combination of a web-based purchasing platform (www.Trxade.com) for transactions between independent pharmacists and drug distributors (B2B); a network…

WednesdayApr 10, 2019 11:00 am

Increasing Growth, Acceptance Move CBD Market Toward Mainstream

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The CBD market is seeing strong growth and a move towards the mainstream. The North American CBD market, worth more than $9 billion in 2017, is projected to be worth $47 billion by 2027. Growth is possible partly through mainstream acceptance, with pressure on a variety of institutions to accept medical CBD. Leaders are emerging within the CBD and cannabis markets, as leading voices gain recognition for their work. Wildflower Brands Inc. (OTCQB: WLDFF) (CSE: SUN) (WLDFF Profile), which focuses on health and wellness products, is benefiting from this growth through the establishment of strong distribution deals.…

WednesdayApr 10, 2019 9:00 am

Potential Blockbuster Gene Therapy Programs to Watch in 2019

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Several revolutionary gene therapies appear to be on the verge of delivering remarkable remedies for diseases that have previously been viewed as untreatable. Gene therapy is the next great leap forward in medicine, with several noteworthy programs underway looking to cure the incurable FDA expects 200 new gene and cell therapy INDs in next two years Genprex — and its initial product candidate Oncoprex — is pioneering a new approach to treating cancer. Built on decades of scientific research and innovation, gene therapy is the next frontier of medicine, determined to provide remedies for previously untreatable diseases…

TuesdayApr 09, 2019 12:28 pm

Will FinovateSpring 2019 be a Launchpad for More Fintech Unicorns?

If you’re looking for unicorns, a good place to find one may be upcoming tech conference FinovateSpring 2019, which is billed to take place at the Hilton San Francisco in Union Square. For four days – Tuesday, May 7 to Friday, May 10 – over 60 fintech startups and scaleups will demonstrate how they are recreating the financial services universe through the use of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. One of them could turn out to be a unicorn, a term used to describe companies with at least a billion-dollar valuation. It won’t be the first time…

MondayApr 08, 2019 11:15 am

HODL Rally Across Europe to Couple Blockchain Days with Networking Nights

If you love the nightlife, it can’t get much better than this! For eight days, the HODL Rally will wind its way from London to Ibiza, making merry as it threads a course through the music meccas of continental Europe (http://nnw.fm/tbn1U). The adventure is sure to be welcomed by those who enjoy good times after the sun sets. They will, no doubt, be dancing on air at the many social events, which are scheduled to include a cocktail meet and greet in London; a “club takeover” in Paris; cocktails in Geneva; and dancing on Monaco’s Nikki Beach, to be followed…

ThursdayApr 04, 2019 11:26 am

FinovateSpring 2019 Seeks to Prepare Attendees for the Rise of the Machines

If you want to know how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing financial services or, indeed, the nature of work, then fly to San Francisco for FinovateSpring 2019. For four days – Tuesday, May 7 to Friday, May 10 – at the Hilton San Francisco in Union Square, FinovateSpring 2019 will put the future of fintech in the spotlight. Through unique, short-form demos, the event will feature fintech from the Bay Area and other environs. Expert speakers are scheduled to offer glimpses of the future; like, for example, how artificial intelligence is changing the nature of banking, lending, payments and other…