TuesdayOct 23, 2018 11:45 am

GreenBox POS, LLC’s (GRBX) TrustGateway Blocks Fraud with Blockchain

Bankcard fraud to cross $6 billion in 2018 TrustGateway blockchain technology uses biometrics to block fraud System under consideration by two major U.S. commercial banks The maturation of ecommerce has been a boon to consumers everywhere, turning the world into one global marketplace. Now, though you live in America, you can order goods from China; you can shop on Amazon even though you live in the Himalayas (http://cnw.fm/7eiMW). Naturally, such trade involves customer-not-present (CNP) transacting, which is providing great opportunity for fraud. CNP fraud accounts for 70 percent of card fraud (http://cnw.fm/d45Hg). For 2018, it is projected to reach $6.4 billion in…

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TuesdayOct 23, 2018 10:59 am

American Premium Water Corp.’s (HIPH) Initial Price Target Revised Upward

SeeThruEquity revised its initial price target for American Premium Water on the basis of new company developments and strategic market positioning The launch of LALPINA Hydro CBD and the subsequent distribution of the product will enable the company to enter the rapidly-growing CBD market New research report suggests that CBD market could grow to an astounding $22 billion by 2022 American Premium Water Corp. (OTC: HIPH) announced on October 10, 2018, that independent equity research firm SeeThruEquity has revised its initial price target upward. The revision corrected the original $0.15 target to $0.30, the company said in a press release (http://cnw.fm/cmQ4j).…

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TuesdayOct 23, 2018 9:56 am

Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (DVLP) Keeps Cannabis Consumers and Vendors Connected Via Intuitive Pre-Purchase App

Robust user activity of more than 76,000 orders noted using pre-purchase app available on newly acquired subsidiary, Where’s Weed Monetary value of orders placed via app online with Where’s Weed and its mobile cannabis service hub surges past $12.6 million Consumer demand for cannabidiol (CBD) products could generate market worth $22 billion by 2022 Wholly owned subsidiary Pura Vida Vitamins offers hemp and CBD-related products in addition to other health and wellness products Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (OTC: DVLP), an emerging leader in the rapidly expanding cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) marketplace, offers consumers an important, intuitive option when it comes…

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TuesdayOct 23, 2018 9:00 am

Direct Selling Returns as Functional Cannabis Foods Fare Well Amid Landmark Legalization

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: All eyes are on Canada and the burgeoning North American cannabis market as the flood gates open and nationwide recreational legalization north of the U.S. border throws the recent $47.3 billion by 2027 forecast from Arcview Market Research into clear relief. Historic end of cannabis prohibition creates unprecedented market forces CBD could outpace broader market Direct selling in the digital age more relevant than ever Overlapping cultural vectors among core wellness and cannabis consumers Biopharma potential immense, nutritional potential immediately accessible commercially Already running hot at $9.2 billion last year, the North American cannabis market appears to…

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TuesdayOct 23, 2018 9:00 am

Cannabis Stocks Defy Gravity During Market Plunge

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: In the recent broad stock market sell-off, one sector resisted the market plunge. Cannabis stocks shined during the market rout. Global cannabis market is expected to exceed $146 billion by 2025. Cannabis market analysts predict CAGR of 34.6 percent during next seven years. Cannabis markets spawn dynamic ancillary businesses. Multiple marijuana stocks shined in the sea of red during mid-October’s rout, racking up gravity-defying gains. The sizzling sector is sending signals of being uncorrelated with markets that are driven by the imperatives of institutional traders. Being untethered from the vagaries of institutional intentions is most likely advantageous…

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TuesdayOct 23, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Analysts Predict the Medical Cannabis Industry Will Out-Earn the Recreational Market

While the world is still marveling at the bold step that Canada took to legalize recreational marijuana and the resources that the recreational market is likely to command with that legalization, analysts are suggesting that the real money is most likely to be made in the medical cannabis arena. The medical cannabis market is predicted to be worth approximately $50 billion by 2025. This is a huge jump from what the value of the medical cannabis market was in 2017 (just over $8 billion). The huge potential for the medical marijuana takes on a bigger positive outlook when one considers…

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MondayOct 22, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Alaska Decides to Modify Marijuana Taxes

The state of Alaska has decided to make some changes to the way it taxes marijuana. These changes were prompted by concerns raised by industry players regarding the lack of distinction between different kinds of cannabis buds. The type of bud plays a role in the quality (and the price) of any products that are derived from that bud. The tax authorities haven’t been putting this into consideration, an oversight that made legal cannabis very pricey hence inadvertently promoting the black market. Currently, each ounce of cannabis flower or bud is taxed $50 while trim (the rest of the plant)…

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MondayOct 22, 2018 12:17 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Positioned for Growth as Both ‘Green’ Payment Processor, Hemp Grower

REFG offers a diverse commitment to the legalized cannabis industry, as digital payment processor and also as a hemp grower that owns SpeedyGrow, licensed in Colorado A total of 31 states plus D.C. have legalized medical marijuana, and nine states and D.C. have legalized both medical and recreational marijuana in the U.S. Patients and cannabis customers may sign up for Green online; the cards can be branded to the vendor, create a safe and compliant tier one processing system and build customer loyalty Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) is positioned for gains in the marijuana industry as both a…

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MondayOct 22, 2018 9:00 am

Canada Leads International Cannabis Boom — and It’s Not About Smoking

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Legal changes in Canada are creating an ideal base for cannabis companies, which are shifting their focus away from smoking. As the first G20 nation to make recreational cannabis legal, Canada is creating an opportunity for its cannabis companies to become global leaders. Analysis shows that the global cannabis market is larger than expected — and set to keep growing. Many new consumers prefer not to smoke their cannabis, leading to a shift towards cannabis-derived food and drinks. Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) (LXRP Profile) has developed patented technology that helps make cannabis available to…

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MondayOct 22, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – UK Doctors to Start Prescribing Cannabis in November

Doctors in the UK (Wales, Scotland and England) will soon start prescribing cannabis for their patients who have conditions that can be improved by this substance. This announcement was made by the UK Home Secretary, Sajid Javid. He stated that cannabis would see its status changed from a schedule 1 substance (substances with no therapeutic value but having a high likelihood of being abused) to a schedule 2 controlled substance. That change would allow doctors to prescribe cannabis-products for those patients who would benefit from such derivatives (CBD oil, for example). However, cannabis would still be controlled since its new…

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