CannabisNewsBreaks

WednesdayNov 01, 2017 10:10 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Receives Extensive Patent Allowance from USPTO

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP), a drug delivery platform innovator, announced late yesterday that it has received a new Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) related to the use of its innovative DehydraTECH™ technology as a delivery platform for the full list of active pharmacological ingredients requested, including all cannabinoids, fat-soluble vitamins, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain medications (“NSAIDs”) and nicotine. The company expects formal patent issuance within three to four months, with provided protections extending through 2035 or later. “This wide-ranging patent allowance from the USPTO exceeds our expectations,” Chris Bunka, chief executive…

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WednesdayNov 01, 2017 9:44 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Announces Three Additions to Board of Directors

Market analysis company ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) this morning expanded its board of directors, announcing its appointment of Delray Wannemacher and Patrick Leung as independent directors and Keevin Gillespie as an executive director, effective immediately. Per the update, Wannemacher and Leung will also serve on the company’s audit committee alongside recently appointed chief financial officer Paul Dickman. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Delray, Patrick and Keevin to the ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.'s Board of Directors,” Warren Wang, chief executive officer of ChineseInvestors.com, stated in the news release. “Their financial and industry experience make these gentlemen excellent choices for the Company's Board…

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TuesdayOct 31, 2017 10:34 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – EVIO, Inc. (EVIO) Expands Testing Capabilities at Yuba City Laboratory

EVIO, Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO), a leading provider of cannabis analytical testing services, this morning announced that it has expanded testing capabilities at its Yuba City laboratory in Northern California. The expansion comes in anticipation of California’s new 2018 testing rules and includes a full suite of testing services, such as pesticide, microbiological and expanded cannabinoid potency testing. “We are getting feedback directly from clients on the ground in California that is similar to what we experienced in Oregon back in 2015 when we opened our first lab in Oregon a full year before the official rollout of their testing requirements,”…

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TuesdayOct 31, 2017 10:04 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) Subsidiary Co-Hosts Cannabis Industry Networking Event

Payment solutions company Global Payout, Inc. (OTC: GOHE) this morning announced that its majority owned subsidiary, MoneyTrac Technology, Inc., successfully hosted a joint networking event last week in Las Vegas with fellow companies operating in the cannabis financial market sector, including Fusion Bank, Integrated Compliance Solutions, LLC and NICCE Exchange. Notably, the event brought together key individuals from different areas across the West Coast who are involved in the fast-growing cannabis industry. “The power of networking and identifying synergistic business opportunities should never be underestimated,” James Hancock, CEO of MoneyTrac Technology, stated in the news release. “From banking solutions to…

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FridayOct 27, 2017 9:21 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America (MCOA) Delivers Distinctive Cannabis Investment Opportunities

Having now been legalized for medical and/or recreational use in 29 states and the District of Columbia, cannabis continues to represent an attractive market for investors, with both the legal marijuana and hemp industries marking notable increases. Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) is a distinctive corporation utilizing a strategic business structure within this burgeoning industry, uniting a diverse portfolio of investments and joint ventures beneath its umbrella that includes several companies involved in hemp cultivation and the development of optimum cultivation and processing facilities. “For companies like MCOA, the path forward is clear – participation in the legal cannabis…

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ThursdayOct 26, 2017 4:08 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Grey Cloak Tech, Inc. (GRCK) Announces Cancellation of Reverse Stock Split

Grey Cloak Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: GRCK) today announced that its board of directors has decided to abandon and cancel the reverse stock split that was previously approved by both the board and the company’s shareholders in February 2017. Per the update, the board believes that, given the company’s recent acquisition and changes in the market since the time of the approval, it is in the best interest of Grey Cloak Tech to cancel the reverse split. Today’s announcement comes just two days after Grey Cloak Tech announced its acquisition of medically-focused CBD company Eqova Life Sciences in an all-stock transaction.…

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ThursdayOct 26, 2017 12:02 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Skinvisible, Inc. (SKVI) Takes Aim at the Global Skincare Market

Research and development company Skinvisible, Inc. (OTCQB: SKVI) has set its sights on the burgeoning global markets for skincare, dermatology and over-the-counter products. An article discussing this reads: “Skinvisible, Inc. (OTCQB: SKVI) is targeting a global skincare market that's projected to reach $135 billion by 2021 (http://cnw.fm/ud2WJ). SKVI also sees a worldwide dermatology market of $80 billion, plus a $30 billion worldwide over-the-counter (OTC) market (http://cnw.fm/noE7Y). It has already completed the development of 40 products, received numerous technology and product patents and is now ready to monetize its investment. In the U.S. alone, skincare is projected to reach $10.7 billion…

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ThursdayOct 26, 2017 9:53 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) President Discusses Acquisitions, Cannabis and Cryptocurrency in New Podcast Interview

Specialized holding company SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) is the focus of a newly-released podcast interview announced this morning by Investorideas.com. The second of a two-part series, the new podcast features Wil Raston, president of SinglePoint, discussing the company’s progress toward the impending launch of its new bitcoin exchange platform. “We're looking to finish up in the next week or two and hopefully have a nice beta system ready to launch,” Ralston states in the interview. “So far we've finished the portal for the user sign-up, we've added a cart system for dispensaries to actually upload their product and inventory, place…

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ThursdayOct 26, 2017 9:28 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) Subsidiary Ramping-Up Sales and Marketing Efforts for PotSaver Brand

Payment solutions company Global Payout, Inc. (OTC: GOHE) this morning announced that its majority owned subsidiary, MoneyTrac Technology, Inc., is currently in the process of ramping-up its sales and marketing efforts within Los Angeles County for its newly-acquired PotSaver brand. Per the update, PotSaver will be releasing its premier Los Angeles publication on January 1, 2018, to coincide with the legalization of recreational cannabis in the most populous state in the country, California. Acquired in September by MoneyTrac, PotSaver is a revenue producing community periodical and online advertising platform focused on providing listings on discounted cannabis-related products for local dispensaries…

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WednesdayOct 25, 2017 12:56 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com (CIIX) Targets CBD Health Products Market through New Website, Mobile App

ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) continues to rapidly grow in 2017, which is primarily attributed to the company’s focus on the cannabidiol (CBD) health products market. An article discussing this reads: “Among the reported highlights is the company’s revenue growth of 75.9% over 2016, with revenues dramatically increasing in both its investor relations and subscription services segments (http://cnw.fm/uYF8x). CIIX’s business strategy of targeting the emerging cannabidiol (CBD) health products market includes bringing a new website online for its subsidiary ChineseCBDoil.com (http://cnw.fm/7WTcx). This website offers the world’s first 'CBD health products online store in the Chinese language.' At the same time, CIIX launched…

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