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FridayJan 04, 2019 12:47 pm

Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Finishes 2018 on a Strong Note, New Developments Announced

Redfund Capital’s 2018 portfolio consists of five companies; a total of 11 companies are in the pipeline at various due diligence stages New partnership was announced at the end of November for the purpose of developing water-soluble cannabis technologies During 2019, Redfund intends to maintain its CBD industry focus The year of 2018 featured a number of important developments for Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4), the first medical cannabis incubator and accelerator financing medical cannabis, CBD and hemp companies through a debt facility. At the end of November, the company announced a key partnership with Cannabis…

FridayJan 04, 2019 12:29 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Engages Boustead Securities, LLC for Planned IPO of CBD Biotech

Company has retained Boustead Securities for underwriting of the planned IPO for wholly owned foreign enterprise CBD Biotech CIIX is taking necessary steps to support the growth strategy currently in place for CBD Biotech With the finalized spinoff of CBD Biotech, CIIX will look to refocus on its original mission ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), a leading financial news media and content platform serving the global Chinese-speaking community, recently announced (http://nnw.fm/RKxr6) that it has retained Boustead Securities, LLC for the underwriting of the planned initial public offering (IPO) of its wholly owned foreign enterprise, CBD Biotech Co. Ltd. According to Warren Wang,…

FridayJan 04, 2019 12:08 pm

Kontrol Energy Corp.’s (CSE: KNR) (OTC: OTSHF) (FSE: 1K8) Smart Energy Solutions Could Cut Cannabis Cultivation Costs

Kontrol Energy is entering the cannabis vertical sector, as legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada opens up C$6 billion market Company’s smart energy solutions, utilizing IoT, cloud and SaaS technologies, could significantly cut costs As competition intensifies, production efficiency is set to become a differentiating success factor The legalization of recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018, in Canada has opened a market, estimated at just under C$6 billion, to competitive forces. Now, market pressure will, undoubtedly, drive the search for more efficient production methods. One big-ticket item set to garner attention is the cost of energy, which makes up around…

FridayJan 04, 2019 11:35 am

Therma Bright, Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) Sees Opportunity in Applying Novel Skin Remedies to Health Concerns

Therma Bright’s thermal, dermatological technologies finding value in responding to array of concerns, from pain to pandemics Wider cosmeceutical industry expected to grow at CAGR of 8.21 percent between 2017 and 2023 Therma Bright’s niche focus is in strengthening skin defenses through non-invasive infrared energy and cannabidiol properties Skin health is a critical component of a person’s overall wellness, and the researchers at Therma Bright, Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) are making dermatological defenses the first line of resistance against a variety of medical concerns ranging from pain to pandemics. The medical device developer has been an innovator in the…

FridayJan 04, 2019 11:13 am

Icon Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: IEX.H) Building Presence in Booming Cannabis Space

Cannabis researchers predict that global sales of the plant will reach $32 billion by 2022 Canada’s recent nationwide legalization of adult uses of cannabis is fueling a spike in labor force opportunities, including a 266 percent increase in cannabis jobs Icon Exploration’s agreement with City View Green (CVG) is sowing the seeds of growth as the Canadian cannabis license applicant prepares a 40,000-square-foot cultivation facility New job and wage statistics released just shy of Canada’s two-month anniversary for full-use cannabis legalization underscore the strength of the ‘weed’ industry, as well as the market potential of companies such as Icon Exploration…

ThursdayJan 03, 2019 3:01 pm

FinovateEurope 2019: Find Out How the Alchemy of Fintech is Transmuting Financial Services

If you want to find out how digital technology is transmogrifying the banking and financial services industry, plan to visit FinovateEurope 2019, which gets underway on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Tobacco Dock in East London. The conference will feature over 65 tech firms displaying a diversity of technologies that are reshaping the frontiers of finance. Planned presentations promise discussions and demonstrations on AI-powered chatbots and communication platforms; alternative lending/credit scoring; biometric authentication; blockchain; digital identity; open banking; and subscription management. Tan Lee, founder and CEO of Emotiv, will be the keynote speaker. Lee will head a roster of fintech…

ThursdayJan 03, 2019 2:40 pm

Token Fest in Tel Aviv to Highlight the Business and Technology of Tokenization

Token Fest is one of the largest conferences and expositions to focus on blockchain technology This next worldwide event will explore the state of the token-based economy The conference will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 3-4, 2019 The Token Fest conferences, "The Business of Blockchain,” are among the foremost enterprise conferences and expos for blockchain. The next Token Fest will be held at the David InterContinental Hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel on June 3-4, 2019. For those wanting to keep up-to-date on what’s happening in tokenization, Token Fest will feature thought leaders who are setting the course…

ThursdayJan 03, 2019 12:31 pm

Spectrum Global Solutions, Inc. (SGSI) Prepares to Slake Consumer Thirst for Faster, Clearer Mobile Data Options

5G Network services began to appear in the United States during the last quarter of 2018, with momentum building for 2019 Spectrum Global Solutions counts the 5G network movers among its clientele and is continuing to develop its capacity to build and maintain such networks The U.S. telecommunications industry is expected to invest about $157 billion in capital upgrades for new and existing networks by 2021 The ever upward-spiraling hunger that consumers feel for mobile computer data delivery is fueling the next surge in transmission power as 5G networks begin making inroads throughout the developed world’s communications infrastructure, and Spectrum…

ThursdayJan 03, 2019 12:27 pm

Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Will Bring Cannabis Visionaries and Investors Together

Presented by Benzinga, the upcoming cannabis conference will be held at the Eden Roc in Miami Beach, Florida; it is the go-to source event for investors who want the latest news and opportunities from the burgeoning sector The conference will kick off on January 15 with an invite-only C-Suite retreat for cannabis operators; the audience will be just 100 C-Suite executives; a pre-retreat reception will be held the night prior The conference will feature company presentations, networking receptions and an all-star lineup of knowledgeable keynote speakers talking about the global opportunities for cannabis Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference (CCC) will offer…

ThursdayJan 03, 2019 12:03 pm

Sproutly Canada, Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Introduces Truly Water-Soluble Cannabinoid Technology

Sproutly’s chief science officer, Dr. Arup Sen, recently discussed the company’s unique water-soluble technology and its ability to create designer cannabis beverages Sproutly entered LOI with the largest Caribbean medical cannabis producer to establish a joint venture to sell cannabis-infused beverages and oil products As worldwide prohibition of cannabis eases, restrictions on scientific research into cannabinoids are loosening as well, allowing innovative companies like Sproutly Canada, Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) to emerge. Sproutly, based in Vancouver, Canada, has discovered water-soluble forms of cannabinoids, which it is now able to extract with a proprietary Aqueous Phytorecovery Process (APP) technological…

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