May 2018 - Page 2 of 5

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 12:50 pm

Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) Lauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Sports Gambling as Positive Move for Cannabis Industry

Landmark ruling strikes down federal law that bans states from allowing sports gambling Legal experts posit that the U.S. Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision has important implications for state-legal marijuana programs Sunniva’s core subsidiaries, licensed tenant cultivators gear up to supply multibillion dollar recreational, medical cannabis industries in Canada, California Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF), a vertically integrated medical cannabis and services provider operating in Canada and California, joins a growing cadre of voices lauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down a federal ban on sports gambling. The 7-2 landmark ruling in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic…

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 12:05 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Technology Boosts Prospects for Smoke-Free Nicotine Future

New FDA restrictions on Big Tobacco take effect Tobacco manufacturers turning to ‘reduced-risk’ products No edible nicotine products currently available DehydraTECH improves bio-absorption of nicotine taken orally Smoking may be a dying trend, but consumption of nicotine is not only very much alive; its longevity is assured by Big Tobacco’s foray into alternative tobacco and ‘reduced-risk’ products. Driven by increased public awareness and government policy, the pressure has been turned up on smokers to quit, and cigarette manufacturers are feeling the heat, as well. New regulations mandating warnings against the adverse health effects of smoking and the addictive power of…

WednesdayMay 23, 2018 9:00 am

Opportunities for Growth Found in Burgeoning Cannabis Industry

HempWire 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…

TuesdayMay 22, 2018 3:34 pm

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Providing Seed-to-Sale Transparency

An intelligent authentic platform centered on transparency and intellectual property WeedMD one of the first federally-licensed producers to integrate blockchain technology Provides a verifiable chain of evidence from genome-to-sale BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX), a full-service software company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has developed the first integrated blockchain platform that registers and tracks cannabis intellectual property (“IP”) from genome to sale. The company is dedicated to making the platform safe, comfortable and financially rewarding for breeders and growers of all sizes. The platform protects the intellectual property of producers in the cannabis industry while giving customers full transparency. By…

TuesdayMay 22, 2018 2:41 pm

Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) Advancing CBD Hemp Farming JV in Scio, Oregon

Company’s joint venture (JV) with Global Hemp Group, Inc. covers a 109-acre farm in Scio, Oregon, to support over 20,000 high-yielding CBD hemp clones being purchased to meet the early June targeted planting schedule Company’s hempSMART™ subsidiary focuses on consumer access to the highest quality hemp-derived CBD products Politicians are increasingly getting behind the hemp industry Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) offers investors the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in the legal cannabis and industrial hemp industries. The company’s goal is to create an umbrella under which it will place an array of portfolio companies…

TuesdayMay 22, 2018 1:35 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Grows Cannabis Footprint with Acquisitions of SpeedyGrow and SpeedyVeg

SpeedyGrow is a Wyoming company with licenses in Colorado to grow and process hemp SpeedyVeg is designed to accelerate plant growth in the cannabis industry REFG’s integrated Green financial processing system creates a cashless environment for the cannabis industry Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) has expanded its role in the cannabis market through its acquisitions of Colorado-licensed SpeedyGrow and organic soil accelerator SpeedyVeg, with its proprietary formula geared to maximize plant yield (http://cnw.fm/tXc0L). SpeedyGrow is a Wyoming company with licenses to grow and process hemp in Colorado. SpeedyVeg is focused on the cannabis industry, with an organic nutrient designed…

FridayMay 18, 2018 2:31 pm

EVIO, Inc. (EVIO) CEO Discusses Growing Need for Reliable Cannabis Testing, Industry Investment Opportunities at The MoneyShow Las Vegas

CEO and co-founder William Waldrop attended several events, detailed his company’s operations and growth plans in the context of a rapidly expanding cannabis market with its associated auxiliary services Special Cannabis Investing Event was included in The MoneyShow Las Vegas schedule, with prominent industry speakers in attendance Topics of discussion revolved around medical and recreational marijuana, ancillary services, investment opportunities, leading companies and more The rapid expansion of the cannabis industry over the last couple of years took center stage at The MoneyShow Las Vegas on May 14-16, with multiple workshops, meetings and panels organized as part of a special…

FridayMay 18, 2018 12:11 pm

Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRA: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) Advancing in Oregon Cultivation of Versatile Hemp Plant

Joint venture with MCOA establishing hemp farms in U.S. and Canada CBD hemp propagation phase and the development of outdoor-indoor facilities to maintain year-round cycle Oregon farm covers 109 acres; greenhouses will add 19,296 square feet of indoor production space Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRANKFURT: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF), a company dedicated to building a portfolio of hemp-friendly businesses intent on producing the ancient crop renowned for its use in paper, textiles, rope and building materials, is celebrating the recent property acquisition and the advancement of its farming operations in Scio, Oregon. “Garden operations are well underway at the…

FridayMay 18, 2018 11:05 am

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Finishes Audit for Previous Years, Submits Form 10 to Become Fully Reporting

ETST now begins 2017 fiscal year audit, which is required along with the approved Form 10 to uplist to the OTCQB Biotech company is focused on developing medical devices for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields and marketing high-grade hemp cannabidiol (CBD) In a news release, Dr. Michel Aube, CEO and chief science officer of ETST, says that, following completion of audit, he sees investor confidence growing and ETST seeking to secure its first big round of financing Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) has announced completion of its audit for FY2015 and FY2016 and submitted its Form 10 to become…

ThursdayMay 17, 2018 1:36 pm

Sunniva Inc. (CSE: SNN) (OTCQX: SNNVF) Operating in Two Largest Legal Cannabis Markets in the World

Targeting combined cannabis market of 60 million adults Constructing cannabis grow facilities in California and Canada Diversified operations with cross-sector, cross-border footprints The tide of cannabis legalization in North America is rising steadily to a flood, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the world’s two largest markets, California and Canada. The former was the first U.S. state to legalize (in 1996) medical marijuana, and, since January 1, 2018, has legally permitted marijuana for adult recreational use. In Canada, liberalization has followed a similar timeline. The Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR) were enacted in July 2001. They were superseded…

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Month: May 2018