June 2017 - Page 3 of 5

ThursdayJun 15, 2017 11:23 am

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Using Bitcoin to Bypass Banking Roadblocks

A total of 29 states now allow for comprehensive medical marijuana programs, and recreational marijuana is legal in eight. There’s no question that the country’s opinion of marijuana has changed. Public support for making marijuana legal has continued to climb over the years, as 61 percent of Americans now think recreational use of marijuana should be legal and 88 percent favor medical marijuana use. A vast majority of the states and the citizens of this country support legalized marijuana in spite of antiquated federal government strictures. These antiquated federal strictures create conflict. The states where it has been legalized, the…

ThursdayJun 15, 2017 10:30 am

Bang Holdings Corp. (BXNG) Starts Presentation at the 2017 Marcum Microcap Conference

Bang Holdings (OTC: BXNG) through its subsidiary Bang Digital Media, provides brand management, cannabis related digital content and influencer-based marketing. While major media providers restrict online marijuana advertising, Bang Holdings’ marketing networks allow companies to directly reach cannabis enthusiasts. For more information, visit the company's website at www.bangholdings.com About CBDWire CBDWire (CBDW) is an information service that provides to users (1) access to our news aggregation and syndication servers, (2) enhanced press release services, and (3) a full array of social communication solutions. As a multifaceted financial news and content distribution company with an extensive team of contributing journalists…

ThursdayJun 15, 2017 9:00 am

Axim Biotechnologies, Inc. (AXIM) Starts Presentation at the 2017 Marcum Microcap Conference

Axim Biotechnologies (OTC: AXIM) focuses on the research, development and production of cannabis-based pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic products. The company’s flagship products include CanChew®, a CBD-based controlled release chewing gum, and MedChew Rx, a combination CBD/THC gum that is undergoing clinical trials for the treatment of pain and spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis. Axim Biotechnologies prioritizes the well-being of its customers while embracing a solid fiscal strategy. For more information, visit the company's website at aximbiotech.com About CBDWire CBDWire (CBDW) is an information service that provides to users (1) access to our news aggregation and syndication servers, (2) enhanced press…

ThursdayJun 15, 2017 8:00 am

Pharmaceutical Leaders Pave the Way to New Alzheimer’s Treatments

CBDWire Editorial Coverage: Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating brain disorder that now affects about 5.3 million Americans, accounting for one in nine people over the age of 65, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. One in three seniors die with the disease or another form of dementia, and, while treatments to slow or stop the disease’s progression have been lacking, several pharmaceutical companies are working to change that. India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) (IGC Profile), which has products that are backed by data of cannabis-based combination therapies to treat Alzheimer’s, pain, seizures and a host of neurological and oncological issues,…

WednesdayJun 14, 2017 9:00 am

Digital Currency Headed for Widespread Acceptance, Has Potential as Cure for Banking Concerns among Cannabis Companies

CBDWire Editorial Coverage: The cannabis market in the U.S. and worldwide continues to grow, but that doesn’t mean everyone is open to the idea of legal marijuana. The banking industry is one example, as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has generally been unsupportive of backing cannabis-related investments. Since marijuana hasn’t been legalized at the federal level, most banks are hesitant to have any part of the $6.7 billion marijuana industry. While many industry experts expect this stance to change amid growing support for a bankable marijuana industry, 70 percent of cannabis companies currently operate without access to a corporate…

TuesdayJun 13, 2017 2:20 pm

Significant Milestones Put Player’s Network (PNTV) on the Radar

It’s been an exciting few months for Player’s Network, Inc. (OTCQB: PNTV), and the markets have reacted with increased interest in this active diversified holding company, which recently recorded its first revenues (http://nnw.fm/q9VCj), received its state-issued medical marijuana licenses (http://nnw.fm/8AbNW), and commenced operations at its 27,000-square-foot marijuana facility in North Las Vegas. These and other major milestones achieved so far in 2017 make PNTV an exciting company to watch. In February, PNTV uplisted to the OTCQB Venture Market and paid down most of its outstanding debt. While PNTV says it has always been fully reporting, moving to the OTCQB increases…

TuesdayJun 13, 2017 1:31 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Participates In SeeThruEquity Microcap Investor Conference, Receives Research Report Confidence in its Cannabis Market Penetration and Growth

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) participated in SeeThruEquity’s 6th Annual Microcap Investor Conference on June 1, 2017, in New York. That conference gives investors the exclusive opportunity to discover publicly traded companies with market capitalization of less than $1 billion. CIIX offers educational consulting services for Chinese investors. Most recently, it has been pursuing opportunities in the cannabis market. The goal of the company is to be a leading publicly-traded company within the nutritional industry. In addition to its online store based in the free trade zone of Shanghai, China, CIIX is building its first retail store in San Gabriel, California.…

WednesdayJun 07, 2017 9:00 am

Bitcoin Currency Could Solve Banking Issues for Cannabis Industry

Though some form of cannabis is now legal in 29 states and the District of Columbia, a lack of banking options for cannabis businesses in the United States continues to force marijuana merchants to rely solely on cash transactions. This inhibition has been a major obstacle for dispensaries and other cannabis-related businesses, but the use of bitcoin technology could be the key to overcoming the roadblock. SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) (SING Profile) has announced an initiative to develop a bitcoin payment solution for the marijuana industry, providing a much-needed financial transaction option and allowing cannabis businesses to accept credit card payments…

TuesdayJun 06, 2017 7:30 pm

GrowGeneration Corp. (GRWG) Starts Presentation at LD Micro 2017 Invitational

GrowGeneration (OTCQB: GRWG) is one of the largest operators of specialty retail hydroponic and organic gardening stores, offering products for both commercial and home cannabis growers. The company currently has 13 locations, including nine in Colorado, two in California, one in Nevada and one in Washington. Among the thousands of products GrowGen carries and sells, the company offers organic nutrients and soils, advanced lighting technology and cutting-edge hydroponic equipment for indoor and outdoor use. The company’s mission is to own and operate GrowGeneration branded stores in all major legalized cannabis states. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.growgeneration.com.…

TuesdayJun 06, 2017 5:00 pm

Endexx Corp. (NASDAQ: EDXC) Starts Presentation at LD Micro 2017 Invitational

Endexx (NASDAQ: EDXC) provides platforms for entrepreneurs. It offers medical marijuana management and technology solutions; m3Hub, a platform that manages patient concentric data and incorporates patient privacy practices through verification, privacy, legal and transparent controls; as well as legitimizes the entire transaction process on behalf of patients. Endexx also provides visual board books that offer an environment to create, deliver, edit, view, and review corporate data, as well as an interface to communicate and confer with approved parties. For more information, visit the company's website at www.endexx.com About CBDWire CBDWire (CBDW) is an information service that provides to users (1)…