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ThursdayJan 11, 2018 12:51 pm

IEG Holdings Corp. (IEGH) Commences Tender Offer for 4.99% of the Common Shares of LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC)

Offer to expire on February 22, 2018, and represents 4.99 percent of outstanding common shares as of October 31, 2017 Transaction calls for exchange of 13 shares of IEG Holdings common stock for each share of LendingClub, up to an aggregate of 20.7 million shares IEGH sees tender offer as a solid short-term investment for its own shareholders IEG Holdings Corporation (OTCQB: IEGH) recently announced (http://nnw.fm/4dXAB) that it has begun a tender offer for 4.99 percent of the common shares of LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC). The offer, set to expire on February 22, 2018, is for up to an aggregate…

ThursdayJan 11, 2018 9:00 am

Science-driven Blockchain Technology Set to Disrupt the Future

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The global blockchain technology market is expected to surge to $20 billion by the end of 2024 (http://nnw.fm/L0fW9), according to Transparency Market Research. The overall market is expected to exhibit a compound annual growth rate of 58.7 percent between 2016 and 2024, with the Asia Pacific region showing the most robust growth rate at 61.3 percent CAGR during the same time period. Momentum continues to build as blockchain technology becomes more well-known and proves its worth in both financial and non-financial sectors. Forward-thinking companies like Victory Square Technologies, Inc. (CSE: VST) (OTC: VSQTF) (FWB:6F6) (VSQTF Profile), Hive…

ThursdayJan 11, 2018 9:00 am

Broader Market Shifts Send Lithium Demand Over the Top

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Tesla CEO Elon Musk in December made true his promise to build in South Australia the world’s biggest lithium ion battery. “The world’s largest lithium ion battery will be an important part of our energy mix, and it sends the clearest message that South Australia will be a leader renewable energy with battery storage,” Australian Premier Jay Weatherill said in statement (http://nnw.fm/m2Lzh).” Musk’s vow came after a challenge for Tesla to address power blackouts and energy shortages in South Australia. In tandem with Weatherill’s enthusiasm over the success of the project, the achievement reveals a broader, global…

ThursdayJan 11, 2018 9:00 am

Canada Seen as Safe Haven for Cannabis Investors as U.S. AG Launches Strike Against Industry

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: For the North American cannabis industry, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision (http://nnw.fm/7hbPL) to remove the protections to cannabis operations provided by the Cole Memo has created an environment of frustrating challenges, albeit one coupled with immense opportunity for neighbors in the north. While the AG’s broadside has increased uncertainty in the U.S. cannabis sector, federal authorities in Canada have taken a completely different tack. With legalized medicinal cannabis use already in the books, Canada’s impending Cannabis Act will allow adults to possess and access regulated, quality-controlled, legal cannabis, effective July 1, 2018. These shifting tides continue…

WednesdayJan 10, 2018 9:00 am

Application of Blockchain Technology Continues to Rage for Future Transaction Management

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt many industries in the future by changing the way companies process business transactions. Originally developed to facilitate the exchange of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, blockchain will provide access to financial services for people all over the globe, especially those who don’t have access to traditional banking. Future Thinkers outlines several industries that are likely to benefit from blockchain technology for their business transactions (http://nnw.fm/MjaO8), including supply chain management, forecasting, the Internet of Things (IoT), insurance, ride sharing, cloud storage, voting, government services, energy management, online retail, real estate and healthcare. Businesses…

WednesdayJan 10, 2018 9:00 am

Trump’s Recent Executive Order Could Boost Lithium Supply in the U.S.

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: A recent report released by the U.S. government has identified as many as 23 minerals that are “critical to the national economy and national security” of the nation. Immediately following the report, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to urgently reduce foreign dependence on these minerals and ramp up domestic production. One critical metal of heavy emphasis on the list is lithium, which the U.S. is currently importing 50% from abroad. This presents an unprecedented opportunity for a country that has so much undeveloped lithium reserves but previously chose to mostly bypass domestic mining in favor…

WednesdayJan 10, 2018 9:00 am

2018 Could be a Breakout Year for Cannabis Companies

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Entering a new year is exciting, especially when the future holds the promise of expanding marketplaces and business opportunities. From growers and processors to the essential support services and an increasing number of retailers, cannabis companies are looking at 2018 as a breakout year for unprecedented growth. California’s launch of legal marijuana for adult recreational use kicked off January 1, and Canada is set to follow the same path in July 2018. An article in Newsweek reveals at least 12 states are poised to consider legalizing some form of marijuana in 2018 (http://nnw.fm/1ETMq), marking the latest in…

TuesdayJan 09, 2018 3:29 pm

Plans for Natural Gas Storage in Mexico Generate Talk of Hub for International Distribution Network

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Despite their huge reserves of natural gas, three of South America’s largest economies — Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela — are net importers of the precious commodity and are likely to remain so for quite some time. Natural gas consumption on in South America is rising, particularly because of its usefulness for generating electricity. In 2015, regional demand was 145 billion cubic meters (BCM). By 2030, that demand is expected to climb by over 30 percent to 191 BCM, according to the Institute of Energy Studies at Oxford University (http://nnw.fm/fdR9G). A lot of the demand is presently being…

TuesdayJan 09, 2018 2:51 pm

Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) Readying Blockchain Platform for Use in Oil and Gas Industry

Blockchain technology has the potential to transform supply chain management Complex commodity exchanges are traditionally fraught with disputes, driving up costs Exclusive blockchain platform for oil and gas industry under development Adoption of technology seen as necessary by majority of oil and gas executives Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) is a Canadian-registered, publicly traded company engaged in the development and implementation of proprietary technologies for the environmentally safe extraction of heavy oils from oil sands, oil shale deposits and shallow oil deposits. The company’s proprietary process produces zero greenhouse gas, zero waste and requires no high temperatures. As…

TuesdayJan 09, 2018 2:14 pm

Grey Cloak Tech Inc. (GRCK) Launches Online Cannabidiol Marketplace

New cannabidiol marketplace offers top-quality products and educational information Products offered through the site are carefully vetted for quality and safety CBD market estimated to reach $2.1 billion by 2021 Grey Cloak Tech Inc. (OTCQB: GRCK), a growing hemp oil products distributor (through its recently acquired wholly owned subsidiary Eqova Life Sciences), has officially launched CBD.co, a premier online cannabidiol (CBD) marketplace. Grey Cloak Tech and Eqova are working to bring trust and transparency to the burgeoning CBD industry, giving consumers access to the best and latest research, innovations and products. CBD.co has partnered with leading brands to offer the…

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IEG Holdings Corp. (IEGH) Commences Tender Offer for 4.99% of the Common Shares of LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC)

Science-driven Blockchain Technology Set to Disrupt the Future

Broader Market Shifts Send Lithium Demand Over the Top

Canada Seen as Safe Haven for Cannabis Investors as U.S. AG Launches Strike Against Industry

Application of Blockchain Technology Continues to Rage for Future Transaction Management

Trump’s Recent Executive Order Could Boost Lithium Supply in the U.S.

2018 Could be a Breakout Year for Cannabis Companies

Plans for Natural Gas Storage in Mexico Generate Talk of Hub for International Distribution Network

Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) Readying Blockchain Platform for Use in Oil and Gas Industry

Grey Cloak Tech Inc. (GRCK) Launches Online Cannabidiol Marketplace

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