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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.…

TuesdayDec 12, 2017 2:36 pm

Greenkraft, Inc. (GKIT) Alternative Fuel Products Are Lauded, Listed by Clean Cities Program

US Department of Energy lists GKIT alternative fuel products, such as conversion systems and an engine, through its Clean Cities program CalHeat, funded by California Energy Commission, says clean energy fuels can cut greenhouse gas house emissions by 23% GKIT reports receiving orders for its diesel-alternative G-series clean energy trucks; company’s goal is to become the number one source for alternative fuel trucks in North America Greenkraft, Inc.’s (OTCQB: GKIT) products in the alternative fuel clean truck market have been lauded and listed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (“USDE”) Clean Cities program. In addition, CalHeat, funded by the California…

TuesdayDec 12, 2017 2:24 pm

Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP) Aims to Enhance Opioid Analgesic Effects with Specific Cannabis Strain

Unique scientific approach lends more credibility and increases consumer confidence Huge potential for cannabis to replace opioids as analgesics Strategic partnerships position Veritas strongly in the medical cannabis industry On September 13, 2017, Cannevert Therapeutics Ltd. ("CTL"), the research arm of Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP), filed a provisional patent for the use of a specific strain of cannabis to enhance the actions of opioid analgesics. Opioid analgesics are traditionally prescribed for relief of acute and chronic pain. However, over-prescription or prolonged use can lead to addiction. Recreational users of opioids commonly run the risk of…

TuesdayDec 12, 2017 12:05 pm

MGX Minerals Inc. (CSE: XMG) (FKT: 1MG) (OTCQB: MGXMF) Relies on a Strong Investment Strategy to Continue Developing Portfolio

MGX Minerals is working to identify new opportunities, acquire interests, and work with industry experts to boost its investments The company’s proprietary process reduces the lithium extraction from 18 months to a few days MGX has acquired 2 million acres of brine bearing formations and has 75 percent working interest in the Lisbon Valley project MGX Minerals Inc. (CSE: XMG) (FKT: 1MG) (OTCQB: MGXMF) continues to develop maintain interest in lithium, magnesium, and silicon projects in North America. Its key investment strategies have paid off. By recognizing and identifying opportunities for large scale development, engaging in aggressive acquisitions and implementing a…

TuesdayDec 12, 2017 11:34 am

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Empowers Clients, Consumers with Cannabis Payment Solutions

First-tier merchant processing, state-of-the-art system tracks sales and tax collections StateSourced payment technology offers real-world solutions to industry banking dilemma Integrated cryptocurrency payment solution offers additional options An estimated $20.2 billion in legal marijuana retail sales projected by 2021 Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG), based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is a pioneer in the cannabis payment solutions arena with its proprietary merchant processing system. Fully compliant with the federal government’s anti-money laundering regulations, the company serves up an alternative payment solution that empowers businesses by tracking sales and tax collection, freeing consumers and retailers from a dependence on cash-only transactions.…

TuesdayDec 12, 2017 9:00 am

The Therapeutic Potential of Pharmacologically Active Cannabinoids

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The discovery of the human body’s endocannabinoid system in the early 1990s led to a surge of new drug development activity to address multiple maladies and identify new ways to treat serious diseases. The pharma industry’s predominant focus has been on the most recognized and easiest-to-isolate plant-sourced cannabinoids THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). Despite their potential therapeutic efficacy, plant-sourced cannabinoid therapies have complex development limitations that impede effective use. Beyond economic constraints on production, inherent problems exist in ensuring the quality, purity and consistency requisite for serious pharmaceutical drug development. But InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CSE: IN) (OTCQB:…

TuesdayDec 12, 2017 9:00 am

Cultivating the Cannabis Lifestyle: Canadian Cannabis Players Gear Up for Recreational Marijuana Legalization

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Public acceptance and legislative approval of cannabis use, both for medicinal and recreational purposes, continue to spread internationally. In Canada, where medicinal cannabis has been legal since 2001, the federal government is moving toward its goal of adding recreational marijuana legalization nationwide by July 2018. The turning tide in public sentiment and the advancement of legalization, both in Canada and throughout the world, are gradually destigmatizing marijuana use and giving rise to new cannabis subcultures and brands. This evolution of the cannabis lifestyle is creating big market potential for Canadian cannabis producers like DOJA Cannabis Ltd. (CSE:…

MondayDec 11, 2017 12:55 pm

Marijuana Company of America (MCOA) Subsidiary Poised for Breakthrough with CBD-based Wellness Products

Global wellness market expected to grow by 17 percent through 2021 CBD-based products predicted to cause a major shift in this market hempSMART has developed marketing strategy to maximize market penetration of CBD-based products The worldwide wellness industry reached $3.7 trillion in 2016 and is expected to show annual growth of 17 percent through 2021, according to Women’s Marketing (http://nnw.fm/Z5kZR). Nutritional products and vitamin supplements form a sizeable portion of this market at the moment, with economists and industry experts predicting that the next major shift in the market will be triggered by CBD-based products. Marijuana Company of America, Inc.…

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