HempNewsBreaks

MondaySep 24, 2018 10:46 am

HempNewsBreaks – Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) Highlights Recent Progress of Government Relations Team MGR2, LLC

Global Payout, Inc. (OTC: GOHE), alongside wholly owned subsidiary MTrac Tech Corp., this morning announced that MGR2, LLC, the government relations team engaged by the company, has made significant strides in recent weeks toward incorporating language regarding blockchain in state assembly bills to aid in the development of cashless ecosystems for legal cannabis businesses. “The goal of every legislature intending to implement either medical or recreational cannabis is to do so in a responsible manner that provides for the safety and security of the businesses operating in the industry and the community at large,” MGR2 founder Barry Lefkowitz stated in…

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MondaySep 24, 2018 10:42 am

HempNewsBreaks – GreenBox POS, LLC (GRBX) Completes Takeover of Parent Company

Payment-focused technology company GreenBox POS, LLC (OTC: GRBX) this morning announced that it has successfully completed the transfer of all business and assets of its parent company onto GRBX’s books, as planned. Per the update, operations continued normally throughout the transition, and the company remains on track to realize all previously detailed business objectives. “We had a challenge delivering all the required disclosures on time. I am happy to see that the added effort paid off and the process was successfully completed,” Ben Errez, executive vice president of GRBX, stated in the news release. “Our goal of being completely transparent…

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MondaySep 24, 2018 10:38 am

HempNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Adds Tim Seymour to Advisory Board

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced its appointment of American businessman, investor and television personality Tim Seymour to its advisory board. Per the update, Seymour is best known for his role with CNBC as a recognized trader and market specialist on ‘Fast Money’. He brings more than two decades of experience as a portfolio manager and capital markets professional to the TGOD team. “Tim is one of the most recognizable finance professionals in America and we are thrilled to have him join our team,” Brian Athaide, CEO of…

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MondaySep 24, 2018 10:25 am

HempNewsBreaks – Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) Claims Spot on CSE 25 Index

British Columbia-based fully-integrated cannabis company Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) this morning announced that it has been added to the Canadian Securities Exchange’s CSE 25 Index, effective September 21, 2018, at market close. Per the update, the index includes the top 25 securities in the CSE’s composite index ranked by market capitalization. “We are proud of our inclusion in the CSE 25 Index and being recognized as one of the top performers on the CSE,” Chris Bogart, president and CEO of Choom, stated in the news release. “Choom is committed to providing a growth opportunity for shareholders as…

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FridaySep 21, 2018 5:01 pm

HempNewsBreaks – Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (DVLP) Acquires WheresWeed.com

Golden Developing Solutions (OTCMKTS: DVLP), an emerging leader in the Cannabis sector, recently acquired Where’s Weed (Layer Six Media LLC DBA “Wheres Weed”), and its primary asset, WheresWeed.com. The site currently brings in more than 2.9 million page views per month. As a budding community-based online resource for cannabis consumers, Where’s Weed also offers a variety of user-friendly services, including a mobile app with over 80k downloads. “Where’s Weed is a perfect complementary piece of the puzzle for DVLP right now. The growth potential for this additional segment is enormous and will powerfully benefit from an infusion of capital. We…

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FridaySep 21, 2018 2:14 pm

HempNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Innovative Platform Demonstrates Excellent Results in Delivery of APIs to the Brain

Lexaria Bioscience’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) innovative delivery platform, DehydraTECH™, has demonstrated excellent results in delivery of nicotine to the brain in a recent lab study. An article discussing this reads, “The new report confirmed first generation results of in vivo tests on live animals showing that DehydraTECH™ was able to deliver more active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) across the brain’s protective blood brain barrier, as reported in an article published by the CFN Media Group (http://cnw.fm/0l9eM). Because of certain similarities in physical structure between the nicotine molecule and several of the drugs used to treat diseases such as Huntington’s, Parkinson’s,…

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FridaySep 21, 2018 2:07 pm

HempNewsBreaks – PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Strategically Employs R&D Strategy to Achieve Increased Productivity

Health sciences company PreveCeutical Medical (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) aims to give its investors more bang for their buck when it comes to research and development (“R&D”), as it has been proven that smaller companies achieve higher R&D productivity. A recent article discussing the company reads: “PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) has taken this advice to heart. The health sciences company has three distinct research programs underway. Top of the line is a non-opioid pain treatment based on cannabinoids to be administered through a proprietary nose-to-brain, soluble gel (Sol-gel) drug delivery system. The research…

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FridaySep 21, 2018 1:46 pm

HempNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corp. and The Needle Capital Corp. Successfully Complete Qualifying Transaction

The Flowr Corp., a vertically-integrated Canadian licensed producer that focuses primarily on premium flower production, together with The Needle Capital Corp., this morning announced the successful completion of the qualifying transaction under the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”). In accordance with a business combination agreement entered into between Needle, Flowr and 2652253 Ontario Inc. ("Subco"), Needle and Flowr completed a transaction that resulted in a reverse takeover of Needle by the shareholders of Flowr to form the resulting issuer. Flowr and Needle attained conditional approval for the transaction from the TSXV on September 12, 2018 and the…

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FridaySep 21, 2018 9:30 am

HempNewsBreaks – Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) Applauds Canopy Rivers Inc.’s (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Commencement of Trading on the TSX Venture Exchange

Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) recently congratulated the Canopy Rivers (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) team for its commencement of trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol “RIV” on September 20, 2018. Canopy Rivers, a unique investment and operating platform designed to pursue investment opportunities in the emergent global cannabis sector, was originally founded to diversify Canopy Growth's cannabis supply streams. Canopy Rivers rapidly progressed into a worldwide strategic growth platform that builds value in cannabis venture partners by supporting each stage, from licensing and genetics to financial and strategic support, leveraging its affiliation with Canopy Growth.…

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ThursdaySep 20, 2018 4:51 pm

HempNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Initiates Trading on the TSX Venture Exchange

Canopy Rivers (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a unique investment and operating platform designed to pursue investment opportunities in the emergent global cannabis sector, this morning began trading its subordinated voting shares on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol "RIV." In a news release issued on September 17, 2018, Canopy Rivers reported the successful completion of its qualifying transaction. The transaction consisted of a three-cornered amalgamation involving the company’s wholly owned 10859150 Canada Inc. subsidiary merging with Canopy Rivers Corporation.  Canopy closed its first day of trading at $8.75 on volume of more than 18 million. To view the…

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