HempNewsBreaks

ThursdayMay 11, 2017 11:07 am

HempNewsBreaks – India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) Poised to Become Phytocannabinoid Pharmaceuticals Leader

At its recent 70th annual meeting, the American Epilepsy Society (AES) highlighted a study focusing on the potential of cannabidiol (CBD) to treat the frequency and severity of seizures in children who have drug-resistant epilepsies. India Globalization Capital (NYSE MKT: IGC), an innovator in developing cannabis-based combination therapies to treat pain and other conditions, is currently applying the revolutionary seizure-treating potential of CBD to another population: domestic pets, and the company is addressing the 5 percent of dogs and just over 2 percent of cats in the United States that experience seizures. “Cannabidiol is the most abundant non-psychoactive cannabinoid found…

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WednesdayMay 10, 2017 1:58 pm

HempNewsBreaks – ABcann Global Corporation (TSXV: ABCN) Extends Role of “Father of Marijuana Research” Raphael Mechoulam

In a news release issued early Tuesday, ABcann Global Corporation (TSXV: ABCN) announced that Raphael Mechoulam has agreed to extend his role as an advisor to the company. Aaron Keay, CEO and director of ABcann, spoke to the importance of this agreement in the news release. “Professor Mechoulam’s experience in medicinal cannabis is an invaluable resource for ABcann as we enter the most aggressive growth stage in the company’s history,” he stated. “The Company has invested heavily to build and extend its early leadership in advanced pharmaceutical-grade cannabis production. Professor Mechoulam’s advice, guidance, and unmatched expertise in the field has…

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WednesdayMay 10, 2017 9:39 am

HempNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals (IMLFF) Announces Filing of Provisional Patent for INM-085

Pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: IMLFF) (CSE: IN) this morning announced the filing of a provisional patent application in the United States for INM-085 as a cannabinoid-based topical therapy for glaucoma. The company notes that this move marks an important step toward providing intellectual and commercial protection for INM-085. If approved, INM-085 could address an expansive global market that’s currently valued in excess of $5 billion. Per this morning’s update, glaucoma is currently the second-leading cause of blindness, driven by risk factors such as increased pressure in the eye, a family history of the condition, migraines, high…

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TuesdayMay 09, 2017 12:52 pm

HempNewsBreaks – Player’s Network, Inc. (PNTV) Announces Launch of Expanded Shareholder Communications Campaign

Diversified holding company Player’s Network, Inc. (OTCQB: PNTV) today announced the launch of a new, expanded shareholder communications and investor relations campaign aimed at broadening the company’s visibility in the investment community and providing added transparency to its shareholders by offering insight into all current operations and future plans. Introduction of the new campaign follows a significant spike in shareholder inquiries related to PNTV’s transition from developmental-stage holdings into operational, particularly as it relates to the company’s entry into the booming legal marijuana industry. “We have spent the last few months obsessing over revolutionary methods to better communicate with our…

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TuesdayMay 09, 2017 9:16 am

HempNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Set to Begin Onboarding ‘High Risk’ Merchant Accounts

Specialized holding company Singlepoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) this morning announced its entry into a new agreement enabling the company to start onboarding ‘high risk’ merchant accounts. “We are providing multiple solutions to the cannabis space and we are trying to do the same in the payments space as well,” Greg Lambrecht, CEO of SinglePoint, stated in the news release. “Being able to offer a payment solution to multiple different verticals gives the company a larger target market to tap into. We believe high risk is a huge opportunity and an underserved market at this point.” The new solution will offer…

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FridayMay 05, 2017 12:18 pm

HempNewsBreaks – Eco Science Solutions, Inc. (ESSI) Inks LOI to Acquire Specialty Banking Operation; Shares Rise

Eco Science Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: ESSI) shares are up more than 18% after the company this morning said it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Ga-Du Bank, Inc. for the purpose of acquiring full ownership of the bank in a stock and cash transaction. ESSI will operate the bank as a wholly owned subsidiary upon the closing of the transaction. Furthermore, the company will operate the financial banking division providing payment processing, cash management and financial services to its customers in the cannabis industry. "It has been our vision from day one that, in order to fully service…

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FridayMay 05, 2017 11:10 am

HempNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) CEO Discusses “State of the Company” in Interview on MoneyTV

Specialized holding company Singlepoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) is a featured company on this week’s episode of MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. MoneyTV is an internationally syndicated television program about “money and what makes it happen.” To view the show, visit www.MoneyTV.net. In this week’s episode, Singlepoint CEO Greg Lambrecht discusses the ‘State of the Company’, giving prospective shareholders some additional insight into the forward plans of both SinglePoint and its SingleSeed subsidiary. “We’re continuing to stick to our plan – that is to raise funds, acquire companies and get more products that we can sell to dispensaries,” Lambrecht noted in the…

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WednesdayMay 03, 2017 10:21 am

HempNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Issues Update on Initiatives to Maximize Corporate Value

SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING), a holding company specializing in the acquisition of small to mid-size companies with an emphasis on new technologies, this morning offered an update on its current and future initiatives aimed at maximizing corporate value and increasing shareholder communication. “This is an exciting time for SinglePoint,” Greg Lambrecht, CEO of SinglePoint, stated in the news release. “We continue to increase value for our shareholders by focusing on acquisitions while strengthening inside sales and fund raising. We expect 2017 to be a great year for SinglePoint and look forward to providing additional updates on future acquisition targets, joint…

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TuesdayMay 02, 2017 2:45 pm

HempNewsBreaks – Player’s Network, Inc. (PNTV) Launches Marijuana Accelerator Division

Diversified holding company Player’s Network, Inc. (OTCQB: PNTV) today announced the launch of a new division called Marijuana Accelerator following its acquisition of Marijuana Incubator. The launch of Marijuana Accelerator is part of PNTV’s overall strategy to gain market share by developing a national footprint in the legal medical marijuana industry. “The marijuana industry is lacking much-needed accelerator and incubator-style mentoring organizations, and we are pleased to present our unique solution to meet this need,” Brett H. Pojunis, member of PNTV’s board of directors, stated in today’s news release. “There is a lot of excitement in this industry. It reminds…

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ThursdayApr 27, 2017 12:12 pm

HempNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc.’s (SING) Unique Strategy Aims to Remove Risk While Expanding Portfolio

SinglePoint (OTC: SING) continues to pursue strategic opportunities to widen its foothold in the cannabis industry while hedging itself against potential risks regarding the legality of marijuana. “Focused on innovation, SinglePoint is expanding its portfolio in the cannabis markets with the strategic acquisition of companies that profit from the cannabis industry but don’t touch the plant itself. There’s little doubt that the marijuana market in the United States will continue to flourish and is poised for explosive upside growth. SinglePoint’s strategy positions the company to maximize profit from the marijuana markets yet virtually eliminate any downside risk exposure. The company’s…

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