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TuesdayApr 03, 2018 9:00 am

This Could Be the Year Virtual Reality Conquers the Tech World

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Ever since it was introduced five years ago, virtual reality (VR) technology has been underwhelming due to the lack of content and the exuberant costs of headsets like Oculus. But this year, the VR market could grow by 25 percent, according to the Consumer Technology Association, thanks to new products announced by Google and others in the tech world. VR enthusiasts are also predicting that Steven Spielberg’s newest film, which depicts a futuristic VR universe, could push the technology into mainstream. However, the biggest boost to VR technology potentially comes from the integration of blockchain technology. This…

MondayApr 02, 2018 1:06 pm

IEG Holdings Corp. (IEGH) Delivering Loan Assistance to Underbanked Market

More than a quarter of U.S. households are unbanked or underbanked, according to FDIC analysis IEG Holdings serves the underbanked household market with transparent loan structure in line with credit card repayment rates Company shareholders offered opportunity at entire share capital of as-yet unlisted cryptocurrency Amid the world of quick personal lending, IEG Holdings Corp. (OTCQB: IEGH) is making a name for itself as a company that offers loans to the underbanked household market while working to keep its own risk at a low level. IEG Holdings is a fintech online lender that offers $5,000 and $10,000 unsecured loans on…

MondayApr 02, 2018 11:38 am

Epazz, Inc. (EPAZ) Customizing Dispute Resolution Solutions with Blockchain-Driven Smart Legal Contracts

Global cost of resolving commercial disputes through litigation estimated at $870 billion Blockchain-based smart contracts can streamline business, increasing efficiency and reducing costs Increasing admissibility of blockchain records for legal purposes creates opportunity for smart contracts Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ), a leading provider of blockchain cryptocurrency mobile apps and cloud-based business software solutions, is poised to generate new sources of revenue with its patent-pending Cordtell blockchain-driven ‘Smart Contract’ technology, company spokesman Matt Chipman said during a recent interview on MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. “Blockchain legal contracts are believed to be the way business is done in the future,” Chipman said…

ThursdayMar 29, 2018 9:00 am

Countdown to Canada’s Recreational Cannabis Industry Enters Retail Territory

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Recreational cannabis will soon be legal in Canada for adults, but selling and buying the pungent herb won’t be as simple as some presume it will be. Regulations governing the cultivation, production, packaging and sale of cannabis are still being refined as Canadian lawmakers at different levels of government tackle unique differences between provinces and local jurisdictions. One thing is certain, however: a cannabis retail explosion is coming, and cannabis companies ready for the surge will reap the benefits when Canada’s recreational marketplace officially opens for business. Cannabis retail brand Choom™ Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF)…

WednesdayMar 28, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Technology Brings Efficiency to Diverse Businesses

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: As blockchain becomes better established, companies across a wide range of industries are finding ways to benefit from the technology. Payment solutions company Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE Profile) is providing blockchain services for logistics, payment, and high-risk businesses through a set of subsidiaries. Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) is seeing a period of growth as demand for its processing hardware rises to support blockchain software. Shopping chain Walmart, Inc. (WMT) has taken out a patent for blockchain-based package tracking and is working with IBM on blockchain food supply chains. United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) has also taken an…

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)…

FridayMar 23, 2018 12:29 pm

AnalytixInsight Inc. (TSX.V: ALY) (OTCQB: ATIXF) Portal Makes Quant Research Tools Available to Individual Investors

Financial portal offering quant tools to small investors Reports on over 50,000 global equities and North American ETFs Financial news from Euronext, The Wall Street Journal, Thomson Reuters, Yahoo Finance, et al Overpowered by the rise of the machines in the financial markets, individual stock pickers have retreated. A recent report from JP Morgan estimates that just 10 percent of trading volume today can be attributed to fundamental discretionary traders (http://nnw.fm/F3mHz). Deploying powerful algorithmic strategies, institutional investors have routed small investors and driven them from the field. The decimation of the individual investor community has been relatively rapid. “50 years…

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…

WednesdayMar 21, 2018 9:00 am

Big and Small Companies Partner Up to Provide Canada’s Cannabis

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With recreational cannabis only months away from legalization in Canada, companies are racing to prepare for the new market. For many, this means partnerships, supply agreements, and external investment. Choom Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) (CHOOF Profile) has received a substantial investment from ABcann Global to develop its high-end retail brand and growing facilities. Aurora Cannabis, Inc. (TSX: ACB) (OTCQX: ACBFF) has entered into a supply agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart and invested in Liquor Stores N.A. Ltd. to support expansion in both the medical and recreational sectors, and OrganiGram Holdings, Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (OTCQB: OGRMF)…

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,…