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TuesdayAug 07, 2018 11:32 am

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Reaches Key Milestones toward Imminent Launch of Seed-to-Sale Cannabis Tracking Software

Major features finalized under aggressive deadline, with product launch mere weeks away Proprietary technology suite tracks cannabis end-to-end with blockchain-protected solution for growers, breeders Current cannabis testing system vulnerable, leaving consumers and producers exposed to risk Strategic partnership announced to implement BLOCKStrain platform’s benefits into regulatory framework for medical and adult-use cannabis in Canada Canada’s inexorable march toward full legalization of cannabis for the adult user in both the medical and recreational markets is much anticipated by the public and Vancouver, Canada-based BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX). Major features of BLOCKStrain’s proprietary, end-to-end cannabis tracking platform are rapidly being finalized by…

MondayJul 23, 2018 1:50 pm

EVIO Inc. (EVIO) to Exhibit at Top Cannabis Industry Expo

Over 7,500 people expected to attend Cannabis Business Summit & Expo More than 85 percent of attendees to have decision-making or purchasing authority EVIO Colorado licensee gets ISO approval for pesticide testing Cannabis testing market to hit $1.4 billion by 2021 EVIO Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO), an accredited and established leader in cannabis testing, is set to exhibit at one of the nation’s foremost cannabis trade shows. EVIO will have booth #1113 at the National Cannabis Industry Association’s (NCIA) 5th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo coming to San Jose, California, on July 25-27 (http://cnw.fm/q10lO). Over 7,500 attendees are expected at…

MondayJul 16, 2018 11:24 am

Change in Legal Status Likely to Drive Unprecedented Growth in Hemp Industry

Highly anticipated legislation to provide legal status for hemp Hemp and cannabis industries forecast to reach $22.6 billion by 2021 Decisions made with eye toward expansion set to bring companies unprecedented growth Following the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill in Congress, a conference committee has now been charged with finalizing the bill, which must be completed before the current legislation expires on September 30 (http://cnw.fm/v1cRA). Part of the thousand-plus-page bill includes the Hemp Farming Act, a top priority of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell from Kentucky, a state that hopes to see significant economic benefits from growing the plant. In…

FridayJun 22, 2018 12:54 pm

Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRA: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) Notes Rising Interest in Economic Potential of Industrial Hemp

U.S. legislation to legalize industrial hemp makes significant headway in Congress Non-psychoactive cannabidiol (“CBD”) extracted from industrial hemp expected to become a $1 billion market by 2020 Industrial hemp increasingly seen as an economic boon for farmers seeking alternative agricultural revenue sources Cash Crop Today Investor and Business Resource Summit delivers successful launch during U.S. Hemp History Week Global Hemp Group Inc. (CSE: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) (FRANKFURT: GHG) has a vision when it comes to industrial hemp – “One world, one plant.” This seemingly simple statement about an ancient plant with so many beneficial uses is ringing true to investors,…

FridayJun 22, 2018 11:21 am

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Positioned to Benefit from Greater Consumer Spending

Cannabis trends leading to greater consumer spending Cannabis pioneer Derek Pedro joins the BLOCKStrain advisory board Company provides an elegant solution, establishing itself as a major player addressing core issues within the global industry The accelerated pace of legalization in the medical and recreational cannabis industries of North America is leading to a projected increase in consumer spending. By 2027, it is estimated that spending on legal cannabis worldwide will reach $57 billion, with North America projected to dominate the market with an expected growth from 2017’s $9.2 billion to $47.3 billion in 2027. According to Tom Adams, editor-in-chief at…

ThursdayJun 07, 2018 1:29 pm

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Networking across Canada and the United States

Over the last three weeks, leaders from ETST have attended four cannabis expos in Canada and the U.S. Events included the Lift and Co. Expo, which is the biggest cannabis expo in Canada, as well as three cannabis expos in the U.S. Events increased brand awareness and new contacts within the medical and recreational cannabis industries Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) is a Florida-based biotech company focused on cannabidiol (CBD), nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields, as well as medical devices and associated research and development. Over the past three weeks, ETST has been networking and spreading brand awareness across four…

ThursdayJun 07, 2018 11:58 am

CryptoCurrencyWire Announces Launch of Crypto-Focused News Aggregation Brand

CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”) today announces its official launch of www.CryptoCurrencyWire.com, a specialized information service delivering comprehensive corporate communications solutions to the multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency space and its nascent brand holders. As a unique financial news and content distribution syndicate, CCW employs a powerful combination of decades-long expertise in media relations, market know-how, and an unmatched ability to reach a wide audience of investors, consumers, journalists and the general public. CCW provides the corporate communications solutions needed to demystify today’s fast-moving global cryptocurrency market and deliver unparalleled visibility, recognition and brand awareness to its clients. The Team behind CCW has helped hundreds of…

TuesdayJun 05, 2018 12:13 pm

EVIO Inc. (EVIO) Expanding into Biosciences with a Focus on Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research

EVIO Biosciences Division will research and develop new medical cannabis therapies New division will be headed by the company’s chief science officer, Dr. Anthony Smith EVIO CEO and co-founder to present at key microcap investor conference As an established leader in cannabis testing in the United States and Canada, EVIO Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO) is more familiar than most with the knowns and unknowns of medical cannabis. The company is now maximizing its technical know-how and experience by expanding into the research and development of cannabis-based medicines. In a press release issued on May 24, EVIO unveiled the launch of its…

ThursdayMay 31, 2018 9:00 am

CBD Market Set for Huge Growth

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: In a fragile economic world, industries with significant growth forecast are certain to catch the eye of savvy investors looking for just the right place to be. Recent reports indicate that the cannabidiol (CBD) market is estimated to grow by 700 percent by 2020, and a report by market intelligence firm Hemp Business Journal projects that the CBD market will grow to $2.1 billion by 2020 (http://cnw.fm/7iczS), an astronomical jump in value compared to last year’s CBD market of $202 million. This news bodes well for hemp-focused companies such as Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA…

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 9:00 am

Opportunities for Growth Found in Burgeoning Cannabis Industry

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The legalization of cannabis for recreational use in Canada appears to be certain by the end of summer. The legislation to begin that process was passed by the government in late 2017 and passed a second reading in the country’s Senate in March 2018; the final vote is scheduled for June of this year, and the passage appears all but certain. Approval of the law — along with the fact that recreational cannabis is already legal in nine U.S. states — will spark an industry that forecasts indicate may reach as high as $12B in North America…