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WednesdayJul 25, 2018 9:00 am

Proposed Legal Changes Offer a Boost for Cannabidiol Companies in the United States

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Recent growth in the market for cannabidiol (CBD) products has been strong and appears poised to continue. CBD is an active ingredient derived from industrial hemp that does not contain the psychoactive or “high” effect of marijuana. CBD is used in a wide range of products, from cosmetics to pet supplements. The recent acceptance of a CBD-based medicine by U.S. authorities creates potential for legal change that could make the sale of CBD easier. Attention in the mainstream press has created a measure of gravitas for CBD. Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTC: MCOA) (MCOA Profile) has…

TuesdayJul 24, 2018 1:58 pm

Lexaria Bioscience’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) DehydraTECH™ Applicable to Multiple Industries

Active investigation phase in the EU, Canada, China, Japan and India Forming four new wholly owned subsidiaries Seeks to acquire an equitable tax treatment Cannabinoids are poorly absorbed by the body’s gastrointestinal tract, a trait that Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) lipophilic enhancement technology DehydraTECH™ is changing. Previously, consumers have turned to cannabis smoking to achieve higher effectiveness. However, human clinical studies have shown DehydraTECH™ to have a quick rate of absorption, allowing users to avoid the risks associated with smoking. DehydraTECH™ offers improved taste and smell, with effects felt within 15 to 20 minutes as opposed to…

TuesdayJul 24, 2018 12:33 pm

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Extends Line of Full Spectrum Cannabinoid Products

3Q2018 launch is planned for three more flavors in company’s CBD raw dark chocolate edibles line, prepared in conjunction with partner Karmavore Superfoods Edibles segment of CBD market is growing in states where marijuana is legal, such as Colorado, Oregon and Maine, with cannabis chocolate sales soaring Extension of ETST’s raw dark chocolate CBD line will boost total to five flavors Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) has revamped its line of CBD products and will extend its line of raw dark chocolates in conjunction with joint venture partner Karmavore Superfoods. Research shows that, in several states where marijuana is…

MondayJul 23, 2018 1:50 pm

EVIO Inc. (EVIO) to Exhibit at Top Cannabis Industry Expo

Over 7,500 people expected to attend Cannabis Business Summit & Expo More than 85 percent of attendees to have decision-making or purchasing authority EVIO Colorado licensee gets ISO approval for pesticide testing Cannabis testing market to hit $1.4 billion by 2021 EVIO Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO), an accredited and established leader in cannabis testing, is set to exhibit at one of the nation’s foremost cannabis trade shows. EVIO will have booth #1113 at the National Cannabis Industry Association’s (NCIA) 5th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo coming to San Jose, California, on July 25-27 (http://cnw.fm/q10lO). Over 7,500 attendees are expected at…

MondayJul 23, 2018 1:16 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Intensifies Role in Cannabis Industry as Adult Use Accelerates

REFG is seeking state licenses in Utah and Vermont to grow industrial hemp after earlier acquiring SpeedyGrow, which is licensed to grow in Colorado Research firm projects that cannabis market in North America will surge this year due to greater adult use sales in Canada, California and Massachusetts, as well as medical sales in Florida REFG reaches agreement in principle to acquire rights to establish mobile hemp CBD extraction labs; company also offers FinCEN compliant Green processing for cannabis industry Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) is intensifying its focus on cannabis as research firm Arcview Market Research projects that…

MondayJul 23, 2018 11:56 am

Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) Harnessing the Potential of the Industrial Hemp Industry

MCOA focuses on providing products and services to the legal cannabis and industrial hemp industries Regulatory change is imminent in these industries MCOA is positioned to leverage promising trends in the industry Based in Escondido, California, Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) focuses on providing turn-key services to the legal cannabis and industrial hemp industries. The company provides varied services and products via its strategic cross-country platform. Fundamentally, MCOA is undergoing development to support an array of portfolio companies that participate within these sectors. The company’s business model includes a diverse portfolio of interactive business segments. MCOA’s portfolio includes…

MondayJul 23, 2018 11:20 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Proceeding with Reorgani-zation into Four Subsidiaries

LXRP’s patented DehydraTECH technology will be employed by each wholly owned subsidiary, with applications applied to the industry segments At its 2018 Annual General and Special Meeting (AGM), all motions were passed, including election of board members and approval of its conversion plan Move to convert the company from a U.S.-based firm to Canada-based is placed on ‘indefinite hold’ due to inequitable tax treatment issue; LXRP to seek a resolution At Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) 2018 Annual General Meeting, all motions were passed. The company is proceeding on schedule with its reorganization into four new wholly owned…

ThursdayJul 19, 2018 12:33 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Leads and CFA Follows in Cryptocurrency Education

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies being assimilated into mainstream finance Equity analysts must now study blockchain and cryptocurrencies CIIX offers course in cryptocurrency trading in New York City From 2019, aspiring Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs) will have to tackle topics on cryptocurrencies and blockchain as part of a new curriculum covering ‘Fintech in Investment Management’, for the CFA Institute has updated its syllabus in response to intense interest from the equity research and fund management communities. Referring to blockchain, the technology that underlies bitcoin and other alt-currencies, Stephen Horan, managing director for general education and curriculum at the CFA Institute, commented, “This…

ThursdayJul 19, 2018 11:45 am

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Shares Progress on CBD Formulas

Continued progress on CBD patent formulas Update on the development of three CBD formulas already under the provisory patent Additional three products at various stages with Bionatus Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST), a biotechnology company focused on cannabidiol (CBD), nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, shared progress on its CBD patent formulas in a recent press release (http://cnw.fm/D0PLq). The company has three new CBD formulas under the provisory patent and three Bionatus products in various stages of development. ETST is developing three CBD formulas already under the provisory patent whose function is to maintain quality of life and prevent inflammation, cancer…

WednesdayJul 18, 2018 9:00 am

Hemp CBD Products Offer a Natural Alternative to Synthetic-Derived Medicines

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The opioid crisis in North America has drawn attention to the urgent need for alternative medicines, and hemp CBD products offer a viable plant-based option. An active ingredient in industrial hemp, Cannabidiol (CBD) can be extracted to be used in a number of different products such as topicals, tinctures, and capsules. The World Health Organization (WHO) has found CBD to be nonpsychoactive, nonaddictive, and to have a positive effect on patients’ health. Scientific studies have shown CBD to be effective in pain relief and, therefore, it may be a healthier alternative to addictive opioids. Marijuana Company of…