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FridayJan 04, 2019 12:30 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://cnw.fm/hu1AA) 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, founder,…

FridayJan 04, 2019 11:39 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 11:14 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…

FridayJan 04, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Marijuana Law Changes in Mexico and Canada May Finally Change Texas Attitudes

The legalization of marijuana in Canada, and the impending legal change to marijuana laws in Mexico now leaves Texas isolated as the only jurisdiction in that area where cannabis isn’t legal. This “engulfment” is likely to generate sufficient pressure to cause a change in Texas sooner rather than later. Already, public opinion in the state has shifted in favor of lesser punishment for those found in possession of small amounts of cannabis. Moreover, Kim Ogg, the Harris County District Attorney, entered office in 2017 and started a new program in which small-time cannabis offenders would avoid jail time and a…

ThursdayJan 03, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cannabis is More Potent than it was a Decade Ago, Study Finds

Researchers who collected and analyzed data taken from at least 28 European countries have discovered that the potency and price of cannabis has increased significantly over the last decade. The researchers from King’s College London and University of Bath found that the strength of cannabis has doubled from what it was 11 years ago. The data used in this study was taken from the data collected by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. The researchers looked at cannabis from two perspectives or categories. One was herbal cannabis and the other was resin cannabis. The concentration of THC…

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 12:05 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…

ThursdayJan 03, 2019 11:44 am

Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4): Project Pipeline Set to Swell

Israel on brink of removing ban on export of medical marijuana Redfund makes first investment in cannabis beverage company Biolog Inc. Biolog to collaborate in initiative to develop water-soluble cannabinoids Recent developments in regulation and research and development in the cannabis space are set to swell the project pipeline of Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4). In November, a government committee in Israel approved the first draft of a law on the export of medical cannabis, a move welcomed by the industry, with one commentator (http://cnw.fm/UmSY8) opining, “Although a small step in the dry process of legislation, it’s a huge leap…

ThursdayJan 03, 2019 11:21 am

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Releases Upbeat Video Outlook for 2019 Following US Legalization of Hemp

Hemp-based CBD products are sold through SinglePoint’s e-commerce subsidiary, SingleSeed.com 2018 Farm Bill signed into U.S. law, removing hemp from list of controlled substances $1 billion hemp-derived CBD industry projected to reach $22 billion by 2022 SinglePoint expects to top $1 million in 2018 sales and build to $3 million in 2019 SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING), a fully reporting technology company providing mobile payments, blockchain solutions and ancillary cannabis services, sees the recent passage and signing of the 2018 Farm Bill as a game changer for its SingleSeed.com subsidiary and its future growth plans. In a video discussion ranging from…

ThursdayJan 03, 2019 10:39 am

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Pushes toward Opportunity with Passing of New Farm Bill and Launch of Hygee Kits

Sees opportunity in the passing of the new Farm Bill Signs new chief sales officer to distribute CBD products nationwide Orders first commercial production run of Hygee Kits The passing of the new Farm Bill is big news for companies like Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) that work within the cannabis industry. ETST is a Florida-based biotechnology company focused on cannabis and cannabinoid research and development, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The newly passed 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp (including hemp-derived cannabinoids containing less than 0.3 percent THC) from the Controlled Substances act. According to New Frontier cannabis market…

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