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MondayDec 18, 2017 12:08 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CSE: IN) (OTCQB: IMLFF) Added to Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF

Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. recently announced completion of its quarterly rebalance of the constituent holdings of the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (“HMMJ”). Pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CSE: IN) (OTCQB: IMLFF) is one of 11 new holdings that have been added to HMMJ’s portfolio, which is the world’s first ETF offering direct exposure to North American-listed securities involved with marijuana bioengineering and production. “Cannabis has been one of the newest and fastest-growing asset classes of 2017, presently valued at approximately $23 billion,” Steve Hawkins, president and CEO of Horizons ETFs, stated in a news release.…

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MondayDec 18, 2017 10:37 am

CBDNewsBreaks – India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) Adjourns Voting for Proposals Three and Four from Annual Meeting of Shareholders

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE American: IGC), a developer of cannabis-based therapies to treat a variety of life-altering conditions, this morning announced that it has adjourned the voting for proposals three and four from its notice of annual meeting of shareholders, dated October 5, 2017. Proposal three seeks approval for the grant of 1.9 million shares of common stock, to be granted from time to time to the company’s current and new employees, advisors, directors and consultants by the board of directors. Proposal four seeks approval for the issuance of up to two million shares of the company’s common stock…

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FridayDec 15, 2017 9:44 am

CBDNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Featured in On-Location Segment with MoneyTV

SinglePoint (OTC: SING) today announced the convergence of cryptocurrency and cannabis this week on MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. MoneyTV, on location with SING for the 1,000th episode, is the internationally syndicated television program featuring engaging interviews with various company CEOs providing respective operations insights and outlooks. Featured segments on this week's program include discussion with SING CEO Greg Lambrecht on 2017 milestone achievements and the company’s new cryptocurrency app that will leverage acceptance of electronic bitcoin payments to cannabis dispensaries. Also featured was SING President Wil Ralston who discussed the development of the company's bitcoin cannabis payments app. To view…

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FridayDec 15, 2017 9:24 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Launches New Research Programs

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) this morning said it is engaging in a new topical skin cream research and development ("R&D") program; R&D regarding nicotine edibles; and provided an update on existing R&D programs. The company has developed topical cream products for the delivery of cannabinoids as an addition to its DehydraTECH™ technology. Laboratory testing for human skin absorption and penetration characteristics are scheduled for early 2018 for various formulations. Following its recent nicotine patent grant, Lexaria is advancing its research focus on edible forms of nicotine that could utilize the company’s DehydraTECH™ technology. Additionally, Lexaria plans to further…

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ThursdayDec 14, 2017 10:40 am

CBDNewsBreaks – India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) Issues Update on Efforts to Roll Out Alzheimer’s Product Hyalolex

India Globalization Capital (NYSE: IGC) today provided investors and interested parties an update on its efforts to launch its principle product for relieving the anxiety, sleep disorders and brain afflictions associated with Alzheimer’s Disease via medical cannabis dispensaries throughout the United States in the next few months. The company stated that dispensaries in Washington, D.C. and Maryland have been identified as initial distribution sites to launch the product once final inventory is secured. Inventory is expected to be secured early next year. Expansion to additional U.S. states will occur next dependent on product procurement and associated compliance achievement. The Medical…

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ThursdayDec 14, 2017 10:36 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (MCOA) Adds New Pain Product to Lineup

Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) announced today the launch of its new personal care product hempSMART Pain for the temporary treatment of minor pain associated with physical activity using non-psychoactive cannabidiol. "HempSMART demonstrated its commitment to formulating a safe and synergistic natural personal care product. The hempSMART Pain formula harnesses the natural power of premium CBD, CBG and active terpenes derived from industrial hemp, combined with complimentary botanicals,” Paula Vetter, a member of hempSMART's product development team, stated in a news release about the product. To view the full press release, visit http://cnw.fm/G61Yr. About Marijuana Company of America, Inc.…

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WednesdayDec 13, 2017 11:43 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Granted U.S. Patent Regarding DehydraTECH™ Technology

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) reported this morning that it has been granted a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") increasing its intellectual property (“IP”) hold of its DehydraTECH™ technology. The newly-issued patent covers the use of DehydraTECH™ technology as a delivery platform for a broad range of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ("APIs") including all cannabinoids, fat soluble vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain medications ("NSAIDs"), and nicotine. In addition, Lexaria continues to advance all of its other patent applications worldwide. “This ground-breaking, patented IP builds a foundation for new business opportunities in 2018 including what could be…

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WednesdayDec 13, 2017 9:58 am

CBDNewsBreaks – PotNetwork Holding, Inc. (POTN) Named One of Five Notable CBD Revolution Industry Leaders

PotNetwork Holding (OTC: POTN) today indicated that it has been recently featured as one in five companies in an article highlighting the bolstering emergence of the Cannabidiol (“CBD”) industry by Huffington Post.  The article detailed the evolution of the U.S. cannabis industry over the past five years, with over 22 states including the District of Columbia authorizing cannabis for medical and recreational use. The North America Cannabis market is projected to be worth $20 billion by 2020. The article highlights PotNetwork’s dedication to the research, development, and multi-national distribution of premium hemp extracts that contain natural hemp derivatives and a…

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WednesdayDec 13, 2017 9:31 am

CBDNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Announces Subsidiary Spin Off

ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) today announced plans to spin off its wholly-owned foreign enterprise, CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, ChineseHempOil.com, Inc. in an effort to transition the subsidiary from a private startup to a successful public company. This change will allow the company to focus on its new Cryptocurrency Division and Core Financial Education Business. CIIX will be registered as a separate publically-traded company, and the Consumer Products Division (including its hemp oil assets and new wholesale alcohol division) will operate for both United States and China markets at the end of February 2018. The Company will pursue…

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WednesdayDec 13, 2017 9:13 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) Executes LOI with SinglePoint, Inc. (SING)

Payment solutions company Global Payout (OTC: GOHE) this morning said that it has entered a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with mobile technology provider SinglePoint (OTC: SING). Through this collaboration, Global Payout intends to build on its existing collection of financial technology solutions, including those used by its MoneyTrac Technology, Inc. (“MTRAC”) subsidiary. Additionally, the companies intend to examine potential technology optimization prospects that may be possible through the establishment of a joint venture. “SinglePoint’s knowledge and expertise in mobile payments and other mobile technology offerings is something we believe could be a significant addition to the financial payment platforms we…

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