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FridayDec 22, 2017 10:26 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) and its Revolutionary Technology are Ready for the Cannabis Industry

Worldwide cannabis market expected to reach between $30 billion and $50 billion within four years Patent protected disruptive technology enables more efficient delivery and absorption of cannabinoids Groundbreaking delivery technology DehyraTECH™ positions Lexaria as potential M&A prospect Lexaria BioScience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP), a Canadian biosciences company that has developed delivery technologies to improve absorption of bioactive compounds, including cannabinoids, now has multiple patents pending in over 40 countries around the world. The company’s first patents, issued in the United States and Australia, relate to edible forms of cannabinoids or CBDs. Hot off a winning presentation at the 2017…

ThursdayDec 21, 2017 9:00 am

Blockchain Technology’s Usefulness Promotes Innovation for Wide Range of Industries

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Though typically associated solely with bitcoin and cryptocurrency, blockchain technology is becoming increasingly important for a wide range of industries – from oil & gas to security and sports betting. As one of the foremost companies on the development front, Victory Square Technologies, Inc. (CSE:VST) (OTC:VSQTF) (FWB:6F6) (VSQTF Profile) invests in and incubates entrepreneurial ventures to take advantage of existing and emerging market opportunities, including the development of blockchain technology in various industry sectors. Other companies involved in blockchain technology development include Marathon Patent Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), BTCS, Inc. (OTC: BTCS), 360 Blockchain, Inc. (CSE: CODE)…

ThursdayDec 21, 2017 9:00 am

Investors are Powering Up on Cobalt Stocks as Price Hits 9-Year High

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Cobalt is a key component of lithium-ion batteries, with cobalt sulfate the preferred feedstock for the cathodes in these batteries. During 2017, the spot price of cobalt has seen an upward trend, surging more than 120 percent on the London Metal Exchange (LME) since the beginning of the year to a nine-year high (http://nnw.fm/f38iT). Predictions are that 2018 will see growing demand for cobalt in line with the increased production of electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide and the increasing adoption of lithium-powered mobile technology in developing countries, and Bloomberg New Energy Finance forecasts that the shift toward these…

WednesdayDec 20, 2017 9:00 am

Blockchain-Powered Cryptocurrency Revolution Boosts Early Adopters

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The astounding surge in the price of cryptocurrencies in 2017, most notably bitcoin’s rise from around $1,000 at the start of the year to over $19,000 currently, has been powered by the innovative distributed ledger technology known as the blockchain. The blockchain supports cryptocurrencies and other applications where a secure, transparent record of transactions is required. It enables these transactions by using distributed computer networks to record and store transaction data, eliminating the need for third-party validation. This revolutionary technology has enabled the ever-widening adoption of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin, while leading to big…

MondayDec 18, 2017 9:30 am

Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTCQX: STLHF) in Production Mode as Utilities Plug into Grid-Scale Battery Installations

Demand for large grid-connected lithium batteries climbing Demand from electric vehicle industry also rising Company expanding exploration and production activities to meet demand Utilities all around the world are plugging into lithium batteries, a trend that is establishing a new paradigm in the energy industry. Long employed at the micro level to power electrical and electronic devices, lithium batteries are now being employed at the macro level to power entire cities. Power utilities, in an effort to increase reliability of supply, are hooking up giant lithium battery installations to their grids. Already pressured by requirements from the electric vehicle (EV)…

MondayDec 18, 2017 9:30 am

LottoGopher Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: LTTGF) (CSE: LOTO) (FRA: 2LG) Sets Sights on Nationwide Expansion

U.S. national lottery market estimated at $80 billion Expansion plans include moving into 22 key U.S. states Proposals include creating unique lottery blockchain technology Los Angeles-based LottoGopher Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: LTTGF) (CSE: LOTO) (FRA: 2LG) is disrupting the traditional experience of buying lottery tickets with its unique lottery messenger service that utilizes a secure online purchasing platform. The U.S. lottery market is described as one where 57 percent of American adults purchase lottery tickets, spending more than $80 billion on an industry that typically requires a cash-only, in-person purchase. LottoGopher currently operates in the $6.3 billion California market (http://nnw.fm/JB6pN) as…

ThursdayDec 14, 2017 9:00 am

Companies Enabling the Blockchain Revolution Offer Diverse Investment Opportunities

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The cryptocurrency revolution has redefined the concept of money and facilitated the adoption of the distributed ledger system known as the blockchain that makes digital money feasible. At the same time, it has presented investors in the stocks of companies linked to the blockchain revolution with the opportunity to reap substantial profits. With the market for blockchain technology projected to experience blistering growth, from $210 million in 2016 to as much as $2.3 billion by 2021, investors are identifying tremendous potential for both established and emerging companies like Victory Square Technologies, Inc. (CSE:VST) (OTC:VSQTF) (FWB:6F6) (VSQTF Profile),…

WednesdayDec 13, 2017 2:21 pm

New Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Cannabiniers, Conducted via Lighthouse Strategies with Skinvisible (SKVI) Subsidiary

Cannabis industry pioneer Cannabiniers will distribute treatments utilizing Invisicare®, a patented polymer delivery system Agreement marks continued growth for Skinvisible’s subsidiary Ovation Science Inc. Patented delivery technology enables improved controlled release of topically applied products Research and development company Skinvisible, Inc. (OTCQB: SKVI) has announced that its subsidiary Ovation Science Inc. has forged a definitive license agreement with Lighthouse Strategies LLC, through its multifaceted cannabis technology and brand management company Cannabiniers, to utilize the Company’s products formulated with its patented pharmaceutical polymer in serving the U.S. cannabis market (http://nnw.fm/3kZGm). The Lighthouse agreement grants the company exclusive use of Ovation’s new…

WednesdayDec 13, 2017 9:00 am

Revolutionizing Sports Betting by Harnessing the Power of Blockchain Technology

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Which sporting industry is enjoying explosive growth, both on and off the field? Would you be willing to place a wager on your guess? If you said, “Yes,” to that proposition, you aren’t alone. According to a market research report from Technavio, the sports betting market occupies the largest share in the overall gambling market, accounting for around 40 percent of gambling revenue generation around the globe (http://nnw.fm/4lcAh). Annual revenues are in the region of $400 billion each year, according to the report, but it is also well-known that some critics are concerned about betting’s purported lack of…

WednesdayDec 13, 2017 9:00 am

Dangerous Opioid Side Effects Shift Market Focus to Cannabis for Chronic Pain

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The $58.6 billion global market for pain management drugs is on track to hit upward of $77.1 billion by 2023 on a 4 percent CAGR. North America was the largest segment of this massive market last year, and opioids were the biggest driver of growth due to their efficacy in managing severe chronic pain. However, this efficacy is dramatically offset by the enormous economic cost of what is now officially a nationwide crisis. Opioid abuse, addiction and overdose deaths cost an estimated 2.8 percent of GDP in 2015 alone (over $504 billion) according to the Council of Economic Advisers.…

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