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FridayDec 29, 2017 11:50 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – New Heights in Cobalt Price Spurs Investor Interest in Quantum Cobalt Corp. (CSE: QBOT) (FRA: 23B)

Quantum Cobalt Corp. (CSE: QBOT) (FRA: 23B) and other mineral exploration companies are working to take advantage of the surge in cobalt’s spot price during 2017 to a nine-year high, with a 120 percent rise during the year reported and predictions that demand will continue in 2018 to fuel technology-friendly markets. An article discussing this reads: “Well-aware of the shifting supply scene, Quantum Cobalt Corp. (CSE: QBOT) (FRA: 23B) is focusing its attention on developing its mining interests in Canada (http://nnw.fm/0uPqp), where the company owns three properties tucked into the core of Ontario’s cobalt belt. Quantum earlier this week announced…

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FridayDec 29, 2017 9:44 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP) Visits Clinical Trial Facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Emerging-stage pharmaceutical and IP development company Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP) this morning announced that it has completed a prestudy visit of the Fundación de Investigación (“FDI”) facilities in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Per the release, this will be the site where the company’s research arm, Cannevert Therapeutics Ltd. (“CTL”), will be conducting its first human study of CTL-X, a cannabis strain targeting the pain management market. Speaking about the FDI clinical trial facility in this morning's update, Veritas CEO Lui Franciosi stated, “I was very impressed by their Phase I and Phase II-III clinical trial…

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ThursdayDec 28, 2017 12:42 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Pressure BioSciences, Inc.’s (PBIO) Entry into Biopharmaceutical Industry Focus of Zacks Small Cap Research Article

Pressure BioSciences (OTCQB: PBIO), a leader in the development and sale of innovative solutions for the global life sciences industry, was recently the focus of a publication by Zacks Small Cap Research titled “PBIO: Enters Biopharmaceutical Quality Control Market”. The publication follows the company’s December 20 announcement regarding the release of redesigned software for its Barocycler 2320EXTREME instrument. The publication notes that the new software was created through collaboration with the company’s biopharmaceutical company customers, therefore entering PBIO into the biopharmaceutical market and accelerating the company’s revenue growth.  The Zacks report also discusses PBIO recently acquiring all assets of BaroFold,…

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ThursdayDec 28, 2017 11:41 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Petrogress, Inc. (PGAS) Finds New Life in Oil Shipping Markets

Petrogress, Inc. (OTC: PGAS) continues to build a diversified revenue stream through its oil and gas shipping networks as it expands its operations along Africa’s west coast, in the Mediterranean region, Europe and the United States. The company is working to purchase more tankers, complete exploration and refinery talks in Ghana, and finalize negotiations on an operations and management pact in Hellenic Cyprus. An article discussing this reads: “Despite a recent slump in African crude oil sales (http://nnw.fm/1kFgc) and the comparable effect on the company’s sales volume revenues and gross profits, Petrogress reported a rise in profitability from 3.82 percent…

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ThursdayDec 28, 2017 11:35 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Tapinator, Inc. (TAPM) Keeps Pace with Ongoing Growth in Mobile Gaming Market

Through a portfolio of 300-plus mobile games drawing more than 450 million players, New York City-based Tapinator (OTCQB: TAPM) is successfully growing its proprietary processes to generate profits in the gaming industry. An article discussing this reads: “What makes TAPM unique is that it focuses on a quantitive approach to generating shareholder value, instead of beginning the game development process with an emphasis on creative alone. Ilya Nikolayev, Tapinator’s founder and CEO, said that TAPM prioritizes games with higher player retention and projected profitability, keeping an eye toward the metrics that show a game can profitably acquire new players. The…

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ThursdayDec 28, 2017 11:29 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – AppSwarm, Inc. (SWRM) Has Finger on Pulse of Burgeoning Mobile Gaming Industry

As gaming, and mobile gaming in particular, approaches an expected $110 billion in revenues worldwide this year, developer and publisher AppSwarm (OTC: SWRM) is working to incubate new talent as it acquires apps for all mobile devices. The company also announced the development of a joint roll-out of mobile applications for the purchase of cannabis using bitcoin payment options and blockchain technology, in conjunction with SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING). Article discussing this reads: “The global gaming industry is expected to grow by almost eight percent over 2016 and to generate a total of approximately $110 billion in revenues this year,…

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ThursdayDec 28, 2017 10:14 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP) Subsidiary Receives Dealer License from Health Canada

Emerging-stage pharmaceutical and IP development company Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP) this morning announced that Health Canada has issued its research and development subsidiary, Cannevert Therapeutics Ltd. (“CTL”), a dealer license allowing it to possess, analyze, sale, send, transport and deliver cannabis, hemp and related products. Per the release, reception of this license marks a “significant step” for CTL as it seeks to discover and develop new therapeutic cannabis strains while also providing commercial chemical and biological testing services for licensed producers under Health Canada guidelines. “We are excited that Cannevert scientists will now not only…

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ThursdayDec 28, 2017 9:46 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Victory Square Technologies Inc. (CSE: VST) (OTC: VSQTF) (FRA: 6F6) (WKN: A2AKL8) to Present at North American Bitcoin Conference

Blockchain-focused venture builder Victory Square Technologies Inc. (CSE: VST) (OTC: VSQTF) (FRANKFURT: 6F6) (WKN: A2AKL8) this morning announced its entry into a partnership with the North American Bitcoin Conference (“TNABC”), the longest running and highest attended financial conference for the bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency industries. Through this partnership, Victory Square and its portfolio companies will be presenting at the forum, which is scheduled to take place January 18-19 in Miami. The company will also be sponsoring a $100,000 investment prize pool for the top three blockchain firms during the anticipated ‘Pitch Your ICO’ session. “We’re extremely excited to be playing…

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WednesdayDec 27, 2017 12:16 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Serving Cannabis Industry with Merchant Processing Power

As attention grows in regard to the possibilities for a legal marketplace serving the varied needs of the medical and recreational marijuana industries, Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) is positioning itself to compete in the industry verticals serving cannabis patients and corporate clients. An article discussing this reads: “In response to the need for a private encrypted digital solution, REFG is positioned in the industry as a first-tier merchant processing pioneer. REFG, through subsidiary StateSourced, has launched the first and only comprehensive card processing system of its kind. With considerable investment in market research and product development, the company…

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WednesdayDec 27, 2017 11:55 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – CNBC Publication Highlights SinglePoint, Inc.’s (SING) SingleSeed as Alternative for Cash-only Cannabis Industry

SinglePoint’s (OTC: SING) mobile app SingleSeed is gaining attention thanks to a CNBC article on its ability to help cannabis dispensaries and customers exchange funds through bitcoin. Using debit or credit cards, consumers can make purchases without the need to rely on conventional banks that may be reluctant to transact business with the cannabis industry amid ongoing controversy about federal drug policy. An article discussing this reads: “It was obvious banks didn’t want to handle legal marijuana transactions, … which meant cannabis retailers and consumers were forced to bring cash to the table, and it was apparent that an alternative…

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