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MondayJan 08, 2018 12:28 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – NeutriSci International Inc. (TSX-V: NU) (OTCQB: NRXCF) (FRANKFURT: 1N9) Enters Research and Development MOU with Scientus Pharma Inc.

NeutriSci International (TSX-V: NU) (OTCQB: NRXCF) (FRANKFURT: 1N9) this morning announced that it has entered into a major research and development (R&D) Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Scientus Pharma Inc. In accordance of the terms set forth in the MOU, the two companies have agreed to share their technologies to develop, test, produce, and distribute a medical cannabinoid product for current retail distribution networks throughout Canada. "This Scientus Pharma partnership helps position us at the forefront of developing new and innovative cannabinoid based medical products in Canada. Scientus Pharma, along with its existing partnerships, is sure to be a dominant…

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MondayJan 08, 2018 11:55 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Grey Cloak Tech, Inc. (GRCK) Launches CBD TV YouTube Channel

Grey Cloak Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: GRCK) this morning announced the launch of its brand new YouTube channel, CBD TV, which will feature content such as educational videos on CBD, in-house staff video reviews of products found on CBD.co and interviews with some of the top executives in the CBD and hemp arenas. Per the update, CBD TV, which can be visited at www.CBD.co/tv, will be one of the chief communication tools for the Grey Cloak family of companies moving forward. “Frankly, there is no “go-to” source of reliable information on CBD or hemp on the web. Thus, it’s a great…

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MondayJan 08, 2018 11:30 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Utilizes Caribbean Blue Scorpion Venom in Proprietary CELLB9®

Health sciences company PreveCeutical Medical (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) is developing Nature Identical™ peptides derived from Caribbean Blue Scorpion venom to treat, regulate and prevent cancer progression. An article discussing this reads: “The company’s first product was developed in the Dominican Republic and is now marketed and distributed worldwide by PreveCeutical. It is a Caribbean Blue Scorpion venom product sold under the trade name CELLB9®. This product is an oral dilute solution infused with select peptides sourced exclusively from the blue scorpion (Rhopalurus princeps) found only in Caribbean nations. The active potentiated ingredients in CELLB9, which have been…

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MondayJan 08, 2018 11:03 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Issues Response following Attorney General’s Decision to Rescind Cole Memo

Cannabis-focused financial services company Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) this morning issued a response to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision to rescind the Cole Memo and other internal enforcement guidelines from the Obama Administration that deprioritized enforcement of federal marijuana prohibition against individuals and businesses complying with state laws regarding marijuana. “Our company relied on the Cole Memo and the supplementary Treasury Department guidance in our company’s business strategy,” Jeremy Roberts, CEO of Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions, stated in the news release. “We also rely on the protections of the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment. We believe that while the Cole Memo…

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MondayJan 08, 2018 9:55 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTCQX: STLHF) Acquires Exploration Rights for Lease Package in Smackover Formation

Lithium-focused mining company Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTCQX: STLHF) this morning announced its entry into an option agreement with TETRA Technologies Inc. (NYSE: TTI) to acquire the rights to conduct exploration, production and lithium extraction activities on up to 33,000 acres of brine leases located in a highly productive area of Southern Arkansas’s Smackover Formation. “In our search for opportunities of significance, this is one that could really move the needle.  We believe the Smackover may be one of the lithium industry’s most promising regions to develop, given the potential resource size and large-scale brine-handling infrastructure in…

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MondayJan 08, 2018 9:13 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – IEG Holdings Corp. (IEGH) Commences Tender Offer for Stake in LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), Highlights “Flawed” Business Model

Consumer loan provider IEG Holdings Corp. (OTCQB: IEGH) this morning announced the commencement of a tender offer for shares of LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) by which the company aims to exchange 13 shares of its common stock for each share of LendingClub, up to an aggregate of just over 20 million shares, or 4.99 percent of LendingClub’s outstanding shares. In the news release, IEGH identified what it believes to be a number of major risks and problems with the LendingClub business model and management, including weak underwriting standards, lack of company-owned state lending licenses, unsustainable funding sources, excessive cost structure…

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FridayJan 05, 2018 4:57 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – IEG Holdings Corp. (IEGH) Initiates Tender Offer for Shares of LendingClub Corp. (NYSE: LC)

IEG Holdings (OTCQB: IEGH), a provider of unsecured consumer loans, said today that it has commenced a tender offer to exchange 13 shares of the company’s common stock for each share of common stock of LendingClub Corp. (NYSE: LC) up to a total of 20,701,999 shares of LendingClub common stock. The aggregate amount represents approximately 4.99% of LendingClub’s outstanding shares as of October 31, 2017, validly tendered and not properly withdrawn in the offer. Unless it is extended further or terminated early, this offer is set to expire on February 22 at 5 p.m. ET. Complete terms and conditions of…

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FridayJan 05, 2018 12:00 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Skinvisible, Inc. (SKVI) Could Create Non-opioid Pain Solution for Rising Population of Senior Citizens

Skinvisible (OTCQB: SKVI), a topical and transdermal product development company, recently entered a non-binding merger with Quoin Pharmaceuticals Limited. The two companies are expected to deliver a non-opioid solution to pain sufferers. An article discussing this reads: “Health professionals are preparing for an expected doubling of the 65 years and older population within the next 30 years, creating medical need to address the pain that often becomes a prevalent companion to age. While modern pharmaceuticals have developed opioids and non-steroidal therapies for reducing chronic pain, the drugs are often accompanied by addiction and unwanted side effect concerns. However, Skinvisible, Inc.’s…

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FridayJan 05, 2018 11:53 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTCQX: STLHF) Intends to Capitalize on Growing Lithium Need in China

As Chinese buyers seem to be increasingly interested in Canadian lithium producers, Standard Lithium (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTCQX: STLHF) is stepping up its exploration efforts in the US. The Canadian energy exploration and development company hopes to profit from the booming demand for lithium resulting from the giant auto industry in China. An article discussing this reads: “China, which has the world’s largest auto market, is undoubtedly in pole position in the EV race. The Chinese government, seeking to cap carbon emissions, plans to phase out vehicles using gasoline and diesel by 2030, after which time only EVs will…

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FridayJan 05, 2018 11:04 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – ORHub, Inc. (ORHB) Announces Sponsorship of DOCSF18: Digital Orthopedics Conference Hosted by UCSF

Advanced digital software company ORHub, Inc. (OTC: ORHB) this morning announced its sponsorship of the upcoming DOCSF18: Digital Orthopedics Conference Hosted by UCSF, which is scheduled for January 6-7, 2018, at the Intercontinental Hotel in San Francisco. As part of the conference, ORHub’s management team will engage in discussions with peers who are committed to advancing novel technology and platforms in order to improve and lower the cost of health care. “We are excited to sponsor this conference that is designed for the health care industry's most visionary thinkers who can catalyze the adoption of digital health technologies in orthopedics,”…

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