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TuesdayMay 22, 2018 1:55 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Aerkomm, Inc. (AKOM) Closes Initial $5M Funding

Aerkomm (OTCQX: AKOM) recently announced that it has sold 588,236 shares of its common stock at a price of $8.50 per share in the first round of its $60 million registered offering. Total gross proceeds of $5,000,006 were raised from the offering before deducting expenses and underwriting commissions. The company intends to use the net proceeds toward general corporate purposes, such as working capital, product development and marketing activities. Additionally, if the offering raises enough capital, the company intends to use the proceeds toward the purchase of land to build its first ground station and data center in the Asia…

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TuesdayMay 22, 2018 12:09 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Delivers Secure, Compliant Payment Processing System

Cannabis-focused financial services company Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG), through its Green payment processing system, provides dispensaries operating in state-legalized cannabis markets a proprietary, full scale financial program. An article discussing the company reads: “Green offers its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) compliant system to not only medical marijuana retailers, but the entire cannabis industry. It enables dispensaries and related merchants to sell within a safe, non-cash environment. Green also offers cryptocurrency payment processing. … Green enables dispensaries and other merchants to do business in a digital environment. Not only can it process transactions with customers; Green can also…

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TuesdayMay 22, 2018 12:03 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Consorteum Holdings, Inc.’s (CSRH) First Predictive Data Analytics Mobile Offering Targets Global Cricket Fans

Software development and mobile solutions company Consorteum Holdings (OTC: CSRH), through a joint business agreement with DevLex Ltd., aims to release its initial predictive data analytics mobile offering focused on the global sport of cricket during the second quarter of 2018. An article discussing the company reads: “This will be released worldwide via Consorteum’s wholly owned subsidiary, 359 Mobile Inc., using the company’s proprietary Universal Mobile Interface™ (UMI) for the distribution of the Edgelytics™ Predictive Analytics Platform. Edgelytics enables the development of real-time analytics and predictive analytics for deployment to mobile devices. Following the release of this product, Consorteum intends…

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TuesdayMay 22, 2018 11:57 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Aftermaster, Inc. (AFTM) Leads the Way in the Consumer Electronics Industry

Aftermaster (OTCQB: AFTM) is directed by a group of seasoned audio engineers and music industry experts specializing in the development of proprietary audio technologies and products. An article discussing the company reads: “Aftermaster Audio Labs is leading the way in transforming the consumer electronics industry with its groundbreaking DPS technology that can be embedded in hardware products and in streaming media applications. The company’s proprietary Aftermaster algorithm is also offered as a software-only product that can be injected into existing microprocessors or into computer-based applications. Aftermaster software can be implemented in streaming media applications, catalogue mastering, film re-mastering, professional recording…

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TuesdayMay 22, 2018 11:05 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Liberty Leaf Holdings Ltd. (CSE: LIB) (OTCQB: LIBFF) (FSE: HN3P) Adds Jamie Pearson to Advisory Board

Diversified cannabis holding company Liberty Leaf Holdings Ltd. (CSE: LIB) (OTCQB: LIBFF) (FSE: HN3P) this morning announced the appointment of Jamie Pearson to its advisory board. Per the update, Pearson brings a wealth of cannabis industry knowledge and experience to the Liberty Leaf team. She currently serves as the director of operations at award-winning multinational cannabis company Bhang Corporation and as managing director of AMMBA Inc., a cannabis consulting firm that is retained by celebrities and cannabis companies seeking mutual endorsement opportunities. “We are delighted to have Jamie on the Advisory Board at Liberty Leaf,” Will Rascan, president and CEO…

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TuesdayMay 22, 2018 10:40 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) Enters Exclusive License Agreement with CBx Enterprises

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) today announced that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with CBx Enterprises LLC to license Evolab and CBx Sciences brands and proprietary technologies and formulations in Canada and other areas outside of the USA. TGOD’s product and technology portfolio will be directly increased by the licensing arrangement. “This licensing partnership for industry leading technologies and formulations will further allow TGOD to execute on its plans of offering novel and safer delivery methods of both non-psychoactive and psychoactive cannabinoids to patients and consumers around the globe,”…

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TuesdayMay 22, 2018 10:09 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) to Develop Additives and Formulations for Cannabis Beverage Market

Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: PVOT) (OTCQB: PVOTF) (FRA: NPAT) this morning announced that it has initiated development of CBD and THC additives and formulations for the multi-billion dollar beverage industry using its patented Ready-To-Infuse-Cannabis (“RTIC”) Powder and Solmic Micelle water-soluble technologies. The program will be led by the company’s executive director of formulations, Dr. Leonid Lurya, at its contract lab in Israel. “Pivot will bring cannabis derivatives to market that are differentiated and backed by science. The beverage market opportunity is just too big to ignore and our patented technologies lend themselves well to this space,” Dr.…

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TuesdayMay 22, 2018 10:08 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) and Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRA: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) Provide Update on New Brunswick Hemp Project

Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) this morning posted an update on its New Brunswick Hemp Project with joint venture (“JV”) partner Global Hemp Group (CSE: GHG) (FRANKFURT: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF). Per the update, the partners have hired Joan Parker-Duivenvoorden as a fulltime project agrologist and field manager. Parker-Duivenvoorden will be responsible for the project locally and will provide advisory services to participating farmers and develop training resources to support farmers who will join the project in the future. Currently, four farmers have signed contracts and started seeding this season’s 125-acre industrial hemp crop last week. Additionally, the companies…

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TuesdayMay 22, 2018 9:38 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Featured in Updated Research Note by JGR Capital

Global technology and value-added solutions group Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) is the focus of an updated research note issued yesterday by JGR Capital, an independent equity research firm. The revised report, which can be viewed at http://nnw.fm/Aye0m, makes note of a number of highlights related to Net Element’s recently announced first quarter results. JGR Capital acknowledges that Net Element has recorded strong organic growth in its North American Transaction Solutions segment as management has continued to pursue international market expansion. As a result of this sustained performance, the company’s first quarter revenues were up 17.8 percent year-over-year to $15.98…

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TuesdayMay 22, 2018 9:28 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – EVIO, Inc. (EVIO) Inks Lease Agreement for Cannabis Testing Facility in LA

EVIO, Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO), a leading provider of cannabis testing and scientific research for the regulated cannabis industry, recently announced that it has expanded into the Southern California cannabis market through the execution of a long-term lease for a 2,700 square foot facility in Los Angeles. The facility will enable the company to provide its accredited analytical testing services to another area where licensed retailers are required to only sell lab tested products, following the July 1, 2018 mandated testing deadline in California. Completion of the Los Angeles facility is anticipated by Fall 2018. "This is the next step in…

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