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MondayAug 13, 2018 10:45 am

Token Fest – Building the Business of Blockchain

Token Fest, the world’s premier enterprise blockchain conference and expo for the business and technology of tokenization, is fast approaching the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. This exclusive, two-day event is happening Sept. 13-14, 2018, at the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center’s vibrant, waterfront location in historic Boston, Massachusetts. More than 4,000 attendees are expected to gather in Boston for Token Fest, an intriguing networking event focused on bringing together industry thought leaders who are pioneering innovative solutions for the token economy. Thousands of senior-level decision makers will converge in Boston for this exciting deep dive into blockchain’s cutting-edge…

ThursdayAug 09, 2018 12:40 pm

Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (PBIO) and Ohio State University Work on Groundbreaking Method to Preserve Foods and Beverages

Project backed by $891,000 grant from U.S. Department of Agriculture Ohio State gives Pressure BioSciences $318,000 contract to design and build “first-in-kind” bench-top and floor model Ultra Shear Technology equipment Game-changing technology could provide cost-effective methods of preserving milk, other dairy products and juices at room temperature and without the need for chemical preservatives Pressure BioSciences Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO), a leading developer of innovative pressure-based solutions for the global life sciences industry, and the highly-regarded College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) of The Ohio State University, are collaborating to create a cost-effective and game-changing new method of allowing…

WednesdayAug 08, 2018 11:55 am

Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Does Deal for Clean Cannabis as New Regulations Take Effect

New regulations mandate cleaner, safer cannabis Cannabis concentrate extraction deal with CGMP-compliant facility Launch of Pure Organix with vape pen cartridges Appointment of CPG-experienced board member The deal that Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (OTC: NUGS) recently struck with Sunniva Inc. comes at a crucial time in the California cannabis industry. On July 1, new, stricter regulations came into force that caused quite a kerfuffle; retailers were forced to sell off non-compliant products in what has been labelled a “fire sale” of cannabis. As the industry develops, California state authorities appear to be building a robust regulatory regime, which will put…

WednesdayAug 08, 2018 9:00 am

From Sunshine to Snow: Self-Driving Car Manufacturers Face the Tough Weather Challenge

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Self-driving cars are reliant on their sensors to see the world around them. After years of testing in favorable conditions, these cars are now being assessed in bad weather conditions. Self-driving cars use a wide variety of different sensors. Most testing has taken place until now in areas with good weather to work out the fundamentals of self-driving more easily. More manufacturers are now testing their self-driving cars in adverse weather conditions. This is revealing the strengths and weaknesses of different sensor systems. Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: FRSX) (TASE: FRSX) (FRSX Profile) has developed a sensor…

WednesdayAug 08, 2018 9:00 am

ATMs Provide Potential Route for Cryptocurrency into the Mainstream

NetworkNewsWire Presents CryptoCurrencyWire Commentary: As cryptocurrency seeks a route to mainstream adoption, ATMs may pave the way just as they have with other non-cash forms of payment in the past. ATMs encouraged the adoption of electronic payments through a gradual move away from cash. Cryptocurrency ATMs may offer a similar route for cryptocurrency into the mainstream. Focus on overcoming challenges to adoption, including technological practicality. Previously only usable on the internet, cryptocurrencies are becoming a mainstream option through the proliferation of specialist ATMs such as those provided by Virtual Crypto Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: VRCP) (VRCP Profile). These establish a crypto…

TuesdayAug 07, 2018 11:31 am

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Reaches Key Milestones toward Imminent Launch of Seed-to-Sale Cannabis Tracking Software

Major features finalized under aggressive deadline, with product launch mere weeks away Proprietary technology suite tracks cannabis end-to-end with blockchain-protected solution for growers, breeders Current cannabis testing system vulnerable, leaving consumers and producers exposed to risk Strategic partnership announced to implement BLOCKStrain platform’s benefits into regulatory framework for medical and adult-use cannabis in Canada Canada’s inexorable march toward full legalization of cannabis for the adult user in both the medical and recreational markets is much anticipated by the public and Vancouver, Canada-based BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX). Major features of BLOCKStrain’s proprietary, end-to-end cannabis tracking platform are rapidly being finalized by…

FridayAug 03, 2018 12:57 pm

QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) Initiates Planning of MMI Geochemical Survey at Irgon Lithium Mine Project

Demand for lithium batteries in electric vehicles, energy storage devices and portable electronics continues to fuel lithium market forecasts QMC working with SGS Canada, Inc. to search out buried minerals through mobile metal ion (“MMI”) geochemical survey Company confident that additional exploration will expand property resource, historically reported to be in excess of 1.2 million tons grading at 1.5 percent Li2O As investment research agencies continue to predict a boom market for lithium suppliers, QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) is moving forward with its plans to explore and develop a historical spodumene-bearing pegmatite resource located…

ThursdayAug 02, 2018 1:54 pm

LD Micro Small-Cap Activity: Highlights and Anomalies in the Fourth Week of July

From Chris Lahiji comes a new summary of the LD Micro newsletter covering microcap activity during the fourth week of July (July 22-29). The newsletter briefly speaks about private company Lahiji Fishing Services, headquartered in Del Mar, which is expected to make its debut presentation at the LD Micro 2018 Invitational in December. The company will “offset the loss of West Marine (WMAR) last year to private equity firm Monomoy Capital,” Lahiji says. The newsletter also underlines that the Dow Jones Industrial Average had a good week, while the LD Micro Index, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 all suffered drops of…

ThursdayAug 02, 2018 12:10 pm

Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) is “One to Watch”

Publicly traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE.VIDA) and recently graduated to the OTCQX Best Market in the USA (OTCQX.PHVAF) Strong balance sheet and capital structure with over CAD $15.5 million cash, no debt, with less than 60 million shares outstanding – fully capitalized for global distribution Expert management team includes former senior executives from Red Bull, Proctor & Gamble, Labatt’s, Stoli Group and the former CEO of Seagram’s International Joint venture with top Canadian licensed producer WeedMD (TSX: WMD) for one of the first federally legal cannabis beverage manufacturing facility, new global distribution partners Developing best-in-class premium CBD-hemp oil…

WednesdayAug 01, 2018 9:00 am

Gamification Unleashes Big Data and Bigger Markets for E-Commerce

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: E-commerce continues to see steady growth, thanks in part to growing markets and in part to clever gamification and analytical tools. Gamification uses the psychology of video games to encourage shoppers to spend money and share information. The addition of analytics lets retailers better understand their customer base. China and India will soon have nearly 2 billion smartphone users, vastly increasing the e-commerce market. DeepMarkit, Inc. (TSX.V: MKT) (OTC: MKTDF) (MKTDF Profile) is tapping into all these trends, creating an adaptable gamification app for online retailers that provides analytics while attracting customers. This app can be used…

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