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TuesdayDec 19, 2017 9:00 am

Despite Cryptocurrency Skepticisms, Standout Players Continue to Ride the Meteoric Rise of Bitcoin

HempWire Editorial Coverage: While skepticism of bitcoin remains, this most popular of the cryptocurrencies continues skyrocketing in value and gaining traction in various industries. Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are proving especially valuable as a solution for high-risk industries like cannabis, which remains largely unbanked in the United States due to marijuana’s continued status as a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Enterprising companies like SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) (SING Profile) are utilizing cryptocurrency as a means of bypassing federal restrictions and providing cannabis businesses with the financial transaction solutions they so critically need. SinglePoint recently entered into a multiphase…

MondayDec 18, 2017 1:04 pm

AV1 Group, Inc. (AVOP) is Providing the Ideas and Solutions to Make Our Cities Smarter

Urban planning ‘Smart City’ solutions provider Interests in the LED and cannabis sectors XFIRE Smart Systems poised to win many contracts As advances in digital technology continue to transform our private lives, they are, naturally, at the same time altering the way we congregate in villages, towns and cities. Cities may arise organically through random factors such as geography, natural resources and migration, but such ‘free growth’ left unchecked can result in disaster. There are indications, for example, that Houston’s ‘hands-off approach to urban planning… may have contributed to (the) catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Harvey’, according to this Washington Post…

MondayDec 18, 2017 9:30 am

Proposed Skinvisible (SKVI), Quoin Pharmaceuticals Merger to Address Opioid Pain Management Market

A merger between Skinvisible and Quoin Pharmaceuticals will enable a successful entry on the post-surgical pain management market Aging populations and a large number of surgical interventions in the West have contributed to significant market expansion By 2024, the pain management therapeutics market is expected to reach $83 billion Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals (OTCQB: SKVI) recently announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent for a proposed merger with Quoin Pharmaceuticals Limited – a partnership that could address significant unmet medical needs on the pain management market. If both parties agree on the terms, the merger should be completed next year,…

MondayDec 18, 2017 9:30 am

AppSwarm, Inc. (SWRM) Carving Niches in Emerging Bitcoin, Cannabis Sectors

Letters of intent herald plans for popular digital currency wallet, marijuana business services Bitcoin enjoying meteoric rise; marijuana legalization continues to advance Large exchanges anticipating bitcoin futures contracts Recent announcements of AppSwarm, Inc.’s (OTC: SWRM) forays into the cannabis and bitcoin industries demonstrate the mobile business incubation company’s focus on emerging revenue streams with anticipated success. AppSwarm’s foundation is in the mobile gaming industry, which has provided it a stable of financial tech resources to leverage in accelerating ventures that don’t otherwise share much in common with game-playing apps. The company’s announcement in November that it had inked a letter…

WednesdayDec 13, 2017 2:21 pm

New Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Cannabiniers, Conducted via Lighthouse Strategies with Skinvisible (SKVI) Subsidiary

Cannabis industry pioneer Cannabiniers will distribute treatments utilizing Invisicare®, a patented polymer delivery system Agreement marks continued growth for Skinvisible’s subsidiary Ovation Science Inc. Patented delivery technology enables improved controlled release of topically applied products Research and development company Skinvisible, Inc. (OTCQB: SKVI) has announced that its subsidiary Ovation Science Inc. has forged a definitive license agreement with Lighthouse Strategies LLC, through its multifaceted cannabis technology and brand management company Cannabiniers, to utilize the Company’s products formulated with its patented pharmaceutical polymer in serving the U.S. cannabis market (http://cnw.fm/Pz4rQ). The Lighthouse agreement grants the company exclusive use of Ovation’s new…

TuesdayDec 12, 2017 2:24 pm

Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP) Aims to Enhance Opioid Analgesic Effects with Specific Cannabis Strain

Unique scientific approach lends more credibility and increases consumer confidence Huge potential for cannabis to replace opioids as analgesics Strategic partnerships position Veritas strongly in the medical cannabis industry On September 13, 2017, Cannevert Therapeutics Ltd. ("CTL"), the research arm of Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP), filed a provisional patent for the use of a specific strain of cannabis to enhance the actions of opioid analgesics. Opioid analgesics are traditionally prescribed for relief of acute and chronic pain. However, over-prescription or prolonged use can lead to addiction. Recreational users of opioids commonly run the risk of…

TuesdayDec 12, 2017 11:34 am

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Empowers Clients, Consumers with Cannabis Payment Solutions

First-tier merchant processing, state-of-the-art system tracks sales and tax collections StateSourced payment technology offers real-world solutions to industry banking dilemma Integrated cryptocurrency payment solution offers additional options An estimated $20.2 billion in legal marijuana retail sales projected by 2021 Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG), based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is a pioneer in the cannabis payment solutions arena with its proprietary merchant processing system. Fully compliant with the federal government’s anti-money laundering regulations, the company serves up an alternative payment solution that empowers businesses by tracking sales and tax collection, freeing consumers and retailers from a dependence on cash-only transactions.…

MondayDec 11, 2017 12:58 pm

Marijuana Company of America (MCOA) Subsidiary Poised for Breakthrough with CBD-based Wellness Products

Global wellness market expected to grow by 17 percent through 2021 CBD-based products predicted to cause a major shift in this market hempSMART has developed marketing strategy to maximize market penetration of CBD-based products The worldwide wellness industry reached $3.7 trillion in 2016 and is expected to show annual growth of 17 percent through 2021, according to Women’s Marketing (http://cnw.fm/C7AgN). Nutritional products and vitamin supplements form a sizeable portion of this market at the moment, with economists and industry experts predicting that the next major shift in the market will be triggered by CBD-based products. Marijuana Company of America, Inc.…

FridayDec 08, 2017 11:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Partners with Stakeholders to Participate on Global Scale with DehydraTECH™

Amidst increasing awareness regarding potential health benefits of cannabinoids, Lexaria is at the forefront of a booming industry LXRP stakeholders have the opportunity to participate on a global scale to improve the delivery and performance of various products Lexaria’s patented technology provides an enabling layer in cannabinoid research and development, existing products and applications Amidst increasing awareness regarding cannabinoids and their potential health benefits, Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) is at the forefront of the booming cannabis industry with its patented delivery technology, DehydraTECH™. The technology provides an enabling layer to advances in cannabinoid research and development as…

ThursdayDec 07, 2017 9:00 am

Success of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) Shows Increasing Application of Blockchain Technology to Payment Solutions

HempWire Editorial Coverage: Since their genesis in 2008, bitcoin and its underlying blockchain technology have spawned entirely new industries. Blockchain technology appears to be finding application in land registries, in protecting personal identities, in “smart” contracts, and in many other areas. The first employment of blockchain was, of course, bitcoin and cryptocurrencies continue as the main users of the technology. The value of digital currencies is now in the billions, led by bitcoin itself, which skyrocketed to a price above $11,000 as of early December. Moreover, digital coins or tokens have been offered to the public recently in a spate…

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