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TuesdayMar 20, 2018 9:00 am

Preparation Continues for Expanding Legalized Cannabis Market in Canada

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The proposed legalization of recreational cannabis this year is expected to mean huge growth in the Canadian cannabis sector, and companies are preparing to make the most of it. Choom™ Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) (CHOOF Profile) is creating a premium lifestyle brand backed by an integrated supply chain, while Hiku Brands Co. Ltd. (CSE: HIKU) (OTC: DJACF) (DJACF Profile) is applying for the final license to sell its handcrafted cannabis flower. Medical marijuana producer Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) (OTC: TWMJF) has obtained outside funding to explore the potential of cannabis-infused soft drinks, and Aphria,…

TuesdayMar 20, 2018 9:00 am

Disrupting Business: Blockchain Technology Offers Solutions across the Board

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Renowned British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, before passing away March 14, 2018, recently offered this observation (http://nnw.fm/07THl) about artificial intelligence: “The rise of AI could be the worst or the best thing that has happened for humanity.” For those companies immersed in developing blockchain technology, the famous scientist’s words underscore the responsibility tech companies shoulder as the integration between this technological trend and the Internet of Things (IoT) opens up promising new frontiers (http://nnw.fm/4cwMz). As a strong proponent of blockchain technology for the finance market’s logistics supply chain integrity and high-risk sectors such as legalized cannabis, Global…

MondayMar 19, 2018 3:23 pm

Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) Seeking its Share in the Anticipated Canadian Recreational Marijuana Market

Potential Canadian marijuana market upside estimated at $22.6 billion Choom™ strategy is soil-to-shelf integration through cultivation, branding and retail marketing Company seeking phase 1 and 2 revenue growth in Vernon and Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) is focused on the recreational marijuana market in Canada and is projecting revenues from its retrofit and expansion efforts in Vernon and Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. In its investor presentation of March 2018 (http://nnw.fm/X8R4t), the company positioned itself to become a branded, fully integrated cannabis company in the recreational marijuana market of Canada. Its plans for…

MondayMar 19, 2018 2:40 pm

Nevada Eyes Denver’s New Pot Lounges, Las Vegas to Come to the Table in 2019

Denver presents the first recreational cannabis lounges Las Vegas officials cautious about pot lounge endeavors until 2019 legislative meetings Pilot projects in effect to weigh pros and cons of new recreational marijuana use Denver’s first social-use marijuana permit was awarded to The Coffee Joint in early March of this year, establishing it as the first of what looks to be many pot consumption lounges to open in the coming years. Denver’s cannabis consumption establishment makes allowance for those who are over 21 to consume legal quantities of pot through methods of consuming edible products, vaping and dabbing within the venue…

MondayMar 19, 2018 1:25 pm

Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) Creating a Diversified Range of Synergistic Opportunities in Hemp Sector

MCOA is involved in the production and distribution of high quality hemp-derived CBD products Company continues to add high-demand retail products Strategic investments and joint ventures offer broad-based opportunities In spite of all of the short-term political gyrations, the cannabis and hemp markets continue to bloom. The demand for cannabidiol (CBD) products remains persistent, and there are many attractive opportunities in the sector. Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) is in position to thrive in spite of any short-term contortions in the cannabis and hemp markets. The company’s low-risk, high-return profile results from its focus on industrial hemp-based CBD…

MondayMar 19, 2018 12:36 pm

Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) Creating Value with Disruptive Blockchain Initiative

Petroteq announces new office, staff and features for its blockchain platform PetroBLOQ is first blockchain platform developed exclusively for the supply chain needs of oil and gas sector Oil industry pioneer with history of patented environmental solutions With its patented and proprietary technologies that produce zero greenhouse gas and zero waste, Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) established itself as a pioneer in the environmentally safe extraction of heavy oils from oil sands and oil shale deposits. Petroteq is about to set another industry milestone with its new blockchain initiative, PetroBLOQ, to become the first blockchain-based platform developed exclusively…

MondayMar 19, 2018 11:53 am

PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Details Cannabis Exportation Agreement for Sol-gel Research

Permits obtained for importation of cannabis into Australia PreveCeutical conducting research at University of Queensland for cannabinoid-based Sol-gel products Cannabis-based Sol-gel products targeted at relieving symptoms such as pain, inflammation, seizures and neurological disorders PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H), a health sciences company aiming to become a preventive health sciences leader, has announced the grant of three permits from the Australian government’s Department of Health allowing for the importation of cannabis into Australia for purposes of research. The permits, which have been granted to the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) at the University of Queensland,…

FridayMar 16, 2018 5:56 pm

Factom Harmony ($FCT): Establishing Trust and Decentralizing History with Blockchain Technology

The key element of every well-ordered society is trust. This attribute under-girds economic transactions, engineering accomplishments, and all political affiliations. When societies degrade, it is a lack of trust that is usually the problem. But trust is more than just how to live in the present. Every action has a direction. It was inspired from something in the past and heads on into the future. Trust and history go hand in hand. In order to function effectively in society, one must have access to a trustworthy history as well. Blockchain technology is changing not only how we trust each other…

FridayMar 16, 2018 3:02 pm

Graphite Energy Corp. (CSE: GRE) (OTC: GRXXF) (FWB: GOA) Begins Drilling Operations

Graphite is key to clean technology, such as solar energy in homes and electric cars, per Bloomberg report As demand increases, graphite prices projected to continue rising in 2018 GRXXF begins drilling on property in Southern Quebec after promising assay findings show up to 22 percent high-grade large flake graphite in site samples Graphite Energy Corp. (CSE: GRE) (OTC: GRXXF) (FWB: GOA) has started drilling on its Lac Aux Bouleaux (“LAB”) graphite property located in Southern Quebec. Commencement of these operations follow shortly after the company received promising assay results confirming the presence of high-grade large flake graphite. Graphite is…

FridayMar 16, 2018 2:37 pm

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Adds CNBC Personality to Board of Directors

Company has added CNBC personality Jon Najarian to its board of directors and various committees Net Element is furthering plans for a decentralized blockchain platform Company entered 2018 with its strongest-ever balance sheet Adding some notable star power and financial prowess to its board of directors, global technology and value-added solutions group Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) recently announced the appointment of Jon “Dr. J” Najarian to its board of directors (http://nnw.fm/baYB9). In addition to serving on Net Element’s board, Najarian will serve the company as a member of its audit, compensation, nominating and corporate governance committees. Najarian, who is…

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