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TuesdayJan 23, 2018 9:00 am

Diversity Spells Success in the Cannabis Market

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: For the growing population of investors within the cannabis market, marijuana-related portfolios are frequently designed to be diverse — an advisable investment strategy for any trading portfolio. From the cultivation side of the cannabis sector to biotech/medical/pharmaceutical, ancillary services, cannabis oils, edibles and beyond, the different avenues for marijuana investment are abundant. For companies like Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) (ETST Profile), the existence of diversity within its own operations offers a similar advantage, enabling the company to touch on and benefit from the success of various subsectors within the cannabis market. Though uniquely structured, ETST is…

TuesdayJan 23, 2018 9:00 am

Established Companies Positioning to Invest in Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Despite the skepticism in the market about the legitimacy and longevity of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the underlying blockchain technology is something that tech firms and the financial sector cannot ignore. While cryptocurrencies’ surging values and wild price fluctuations have made many established organizations reluctant to invest in this market, Bloomberg reports that Goldman Sachs is setting up a trading desk for cryptocurrencies (http://nnw.fm/ayFK8). This positions the company to be the first large Wall Street investment banker to trade in digital currency. Businesses such as ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) (CIIX Profile) are taking advantage of the deeper rooted…

MondayJan 22, 2018 3:17 pm

Skinvisible, Inc. (SKVI) Set to Repeat Olympic Performance in 2018 with DermSafe

Targeting $80 billion global skincare and dermatology market Revenues to be derived from royalties and other licensing fees DermSafe sales have taken off in Greater China Pending merger will expand product offerings Among the winners at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio was DermSafe® from Skinvisible’s (OTCQB: SKVI) subsidiary, Kintari. Donated to Team Canada, the non-alcohol hand sanitizing lotion offered protection from pathogens to athletes during the Olympic Games. Now, with the Winter Olympics to be held in South Korea from February 8-25, the need is more pressing. Reported outbreaks of the flu have increased dramatically this year, according to…

MondayJan 22, 2018 2:48 pm

Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) Committed to Enhanced Transparency across the Oil & Gas Sector

Petroteq Energy Inc. has a patented, environmentally-friendly oil sands extraction technology which is suitable for all hydrocarbon deposits Company is developing the first blockchain-based platform, PetroBLOQ, to meet the supply chain needs of the oil and gas sector Company is dedicated to increased transparency while providing users increased productivity and lower costs Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF), a Canadian company known for its patented, environmentally-friendly oil sands extraction technology, is developing PetroBLOQ, the first blockchain-based platform focused on meeting the specific needs of players in the oil and gas industry. PetroBLOQ promises to improve efficiency, transparency and security…

MondayJan 22, 2018 1:20 pm

IEG Holdings Corp. (IEGH) is Lending to the Under-Banked in 20 US States

Offering consumer loans in 20 states Robust underwriting standards Successful track record in the industry Despite living in the country with the world’s most sophisticated financial system, 16 million American adults are ‘unbanked’, according to the latest ‘Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households’ issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (http://nnw.fm/29Obr). Unbanked consumers are those without “a checking, savings, or money market account.” In addition, another 43 million or so are ‘under-banked’, defined as having a deposit account but also using at least one alternative financial service in the prior year. Yet prick the…

MondayJan 22, 2018 12:34 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Sees Bright Future for Cryptocurrencies in China

Warren Wang, CEO of CIIX, says trading is active for cryptocurrencies in China on over-the-counter exchanges CIIX doubles down on its commitment to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, spinning off two other corporate divisions to spend more time on building its new cryptocurrency division The company’s goal is to gain revenue, profitability and value for its shareholders ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) sees a bright future for cryptocurrencies in China due to interest among Chinese investors in making cryptocurrencies part of their portfolios of assets (http://nnw.fm/8eAv8). Warren Wang, CEO of CIIX, said in a news release that the emerging middle class in…

MondayJan 22, 2018 12:06 pm

SPYR, Inc. (SPYR) Integrating Blockchain Technology into its Pocket Starships Flagship Game

SPYR eyes greater shareholder value, as the move is expected to increase revenues and profitability through fees charged to players for maintenance and trading of planets they “own” The blockchain technology integration will also allow SPYR to market planets held in the blockchain to others with space-themed games Pocket Starships players will have greater ownership of the planets they buy, and they will be able to execute P2P (player-to-player) transactions with cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin SPYR, Inc. (OTC: SPYR) has announced that it is executing the integration of blockchain technology into its Pocket Starships flagship game within its wholly-owned subsidiary,…

FridayJan 19, 2018 1:06 pm

AnalytixInsight Inc. (TSX.V: ALY) (OTCQB: ATIXF) Evaluates Convergence of AI with Blockchain Tech

Company notes record revenues in latest quarterly report Global big data revenues expected to approach $80 billion within three to five years Blockchain’s security may enhance AI’s data learning to provide greater efficiency options The world marked 2017 as the year blockchain technology and its derivative applications created real revenue-generating excitement for business, even while differing experts debated whether the transaction-securing tech is truly foundational or simply the market darling of the moment. Among the companies evaluating the changing data landscape was AnalytixInsight, Inc. (TSX.V: ALY) (OTCQB: ATIXF), a dealer in the much older and still nascent technology sector of…

FridayJan 19, 2018 12:27 pm

PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Combining Nature and Science to Make Life Better

Company utilizing novel Caribbean blue scorpion venom therapy for immune system boost PreveCeutical seeks new ways to treat cancers, metabolic disorders, pain, infectious diseases and cardiovascular disease Partnership with University of Queensland researchers advances scientific scope of projects In the modern health care industry, disease prevention has taken a commanding role as screenings and regularly scheduled physician visits aim to minimize costs that could otherwise spiral out of control once a chronic condition is established. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report an ongoing concern that Americans are using preventive services at about half the recommended rate (http://nnw.fm/b93YW).…

FridayJan 19, 2018 11:26 am

Proposed Merger Expands Skinvisible, Inc. (SKVI) Horizons into Multi-Billion Dollar Pain Market

Company has developed and licensed novel drug delivery systems and products for over 15 years With 14 patents, Skinvisible has proven efficacy and global reach Proposed merger may transform non-opioid pain market At the cutting edge of innovative drug delivery technology since 1999, Skinvisible, Inc. (OTCQB: SKVI), in a recently announced Letter of Intent of a proposed merger with Quoin Pharmaceuticals, is now expanding its horizons into the global pain management therapeutics market. The pain management therapeutics market is projected to expand at a 3.7 percent CAGR and exceed $83 billion in the United States by 2024 (http://nnw.fm/2GytJ). Skinvisible, through…

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