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FridayApr 12, 2019 11:36 am

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Aiming to Provide Non-Irradiated Cannabis Products to Growing User Base

A majority of Canadian cannabis users identified quality and safety as top factors in choosing where to purchase cannabis Canada’s Shoppers Drug Mart is now the exclusive direct-to-patient online provider of FlowrRx products Flowr grows premium cannabis with a goal of non-irradiation using production methods that are expected to generate high crop yields at low operating costs Medicinal cannabis patients in Canada are rightly concerned about how cannabis products prescribed by their physicians are produced. According to Canada’s national statistical agency, Statistics Canada, 76 percent of medical cannabis patients responding to the Q4 2018 ‘National Cannabis Survey’ identified quality and…

FridayApr 12, 2019 11:03 am

Net Element Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Revenues Grow in 2018, Total Processing Volume Also Goes Up

Sustainable growth in revenue mainly stemmed from the North American transaction solutions segment The total processing volume also grew to reach $3.3 billion, most of which was covered by North America Net Element subsidiaries like Aptito have been contributing to the U.S. market growth with the provision of cost-efficient, tailored and innovative niche services Net Element Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) recently announced solid financial growth in 2018. The company’s revenue over the year went up to $65.8 million, marking an increase of 10 percent on an annual basis. Growth through the company’s North American transaction solutions segment was the primary driver…

FridayApr 12, 2019 10:21 am

VPR Brands, LP (VPRB) Riding Rising Tide of Vaping Product Popularity with Lifestyle Brands

Vaping is growing in popularity in the United States and internationally, driving cannabis concentrate sales toward a forecast reach of $47.11 billion by 2025 VPR Brands has built on the successful acquisition of Vapor Corp. technologies and has recently been growing into the cannabidiol (CBD) derivatives space VPR Brands’ GoldLine Hemp products are also finding a niche in the convenience store market as a variety of CBD-free hemp edibles Vaporizers and e-cigarettes have been enjoying growing popularity in recent years, becoming the largest driver behind cannabis concentrate sales and maintaining a position as the second-largest marijuana product category in the…

FridayApr 12, 2019 10:00 am

Coinvention 2019 Promises a September to Remember for Blockchain Believers

Coinvention 2019, set for September 20-21 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is already in the cards for many blockchain believers. They will come to hear a squad of speakers talk about innovation and regulation in the blockchain space, as well as providing a look into how the technology is moving into the mainstream. On Friday, September 20, Coinvention returns to the historic Loews Philadelphia Hotel in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Opening day will be devoted to a free hackathon and networking mixer for conference attendees. This will all be followed by the main event, complete with a diverse exhibit hall, on Saturday, September…

ThursdayApr 11, 2019 11:54 am

HODL Rally Set to Drive Blockchain Adoption with Grand Block Party Across Europe

Blockchain and block parties may seem worlds apart, but they have more in common than meets the eye. Both are, essentially, devices of democratization. Like block parties, blockchain technology fosters equality through its peer-to-peer structure, operating without a central authority and with an openness that makes it accessible to all – a profound reflection that inspired Virtue Nightingale, CEO of HODL Rally, to launch the event in order to drive wider adoption of blockchain technology. For eight days, a caravan of 100 sleek cars will meander 1,800 miles through eight cities – London, Paris, Geneva, Monaco, Barcelona, Valencia, Denia and…

ThursdayApr 11, 2019 11:30 am

Trxade Group Inc. (TRXD) Notes Revenue Increase in 2018, Launches Extensive Pharmacy Network

Trxade Group, an integrated pharmaceutical services company, recently announced positive financial results for the year ended December 31, 2018 Revenue from the Trxade market platform grew 16 percent in 2018, reaching $3.4 million from $2.93 million in 2017 Trxade has also announced plans to continue expanding its range of services, as well as the network of independent pharmacists reliant on the Trxade B2B platform Financial results show that 2018 was a successful year of growth for Trxade Group Inc. (OTCQB: TRXD), an integrated drug purchasing and delivery solutions company with a platform that enhances supply chain efficiencies among health care buyers and sellers of…

ThursdayApr 11, 2019 10:59 am

Global Consortium Inc. (GCGX) Establishes New Nutraceuticals Line, Explores Taking One Division Public in Canada

GCGX is a diversified cannabis holding company with $100 million in projected revenue for 2019 The company’s nutraceuticals division is to be overseen by medical physicians and veterinarians focused on diverse specialties GCGX’s product line is developed with proprietary infused formulas to include lotions, balms, ointments, liquids, pills and powders Discussions are underway to take one of the company’s divisions public in Canada in order to raise capital and open up growth potential From its headquarters in Florida, Global Consortium Inc. (OTC: GCGX), a diversified cannabis holding company expanding its reach nationwide with several subsidiaries, is evaluating an opportunity to…

ThursdayApr 11, 2019 10:36 am

Kentucky Hacks its Way to Technology Start-Up Status

Run19Hacks, a 54-hour creative coding marathon set for April 26-28 in Louisville, Kentucky, is a sure sign that the state is serious about hacking its way to world-class technology start-up status. The event is expected to attract the best and brightest “white hats” and tech students, as well as investors and company executives. Hackathons like Run19Hacks have seeded valuable companies, including GroupMe, a mobile messaging app, which was purchased by Skype for $80 million just one year after its genesis at one such codefest. Run19Hacks is part of the Run for the Unicorns Conference & Expo Event that’s set to…

ThursdayApr 11, 2019 10:01 am

Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR) (OTCQB: KNRLF) (FSE: 1K8) Helping Save the Planet by Maximizing Operational Efficiency, One Company at a Time

Kontrol Energy Corp. specializes in disruptive technology acquisitions that focus on energy use applications The company has expanded its reach from facilities management to automotive industry productivity and cannabis farm emissions control Amid Canada’s developing governmental regulations in the wake of nationwide cannabis legalization, cultivators are facing complaints about their environmental impact The market for global industrial emissions control is expected to grow, with a forecast CAGR of 7.8 percent through 2024 and sales of $21.1 billion by 2022 Efforts to “save the planet” have for decades turned worries about changes in our natural environment into a variety of climate-friendly…

WednesdayApr 10, 2019 12:06 pm

City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR) Enters into New Partnership, Appoints New CEO

Company plans to enter the cannabis edible and beverage markets CVGR recently entered into a partnership with a leading Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee company Company has appointed an alcohol beverage industry veteran as its new CEO Focused on seed-to-retail, City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR) is a vertically integrated cannabis company whose primary objective is to diversify, with an aim of assessing and potentially acquiring targets in the cannabis industry. Once the company has acquired its Cannabis Act license, its plans include the production of high-quality edible products, distillates and water-soluble products for domestic and international CBD-infused beverage markets.…

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