CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayJun 26, 2018 10:40 am

CBDNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) to Present at the National Investment Banking Conference; Provides Company Update

SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) this morning announced that it will be presenting at the National Investment Banking Association Conference (“NIBA”) in New York. NIBA provides the company the opportunity to attract additional institutional coverage due to the improvements in the corporate structure. During the two-day conference, company management will be presenting and meeting with investors to increase visibility and build momentum for SinglePoint. The company believes that many milestones it has reached in the past six months, including its completed audits, up-listing to the OTCQB and Form 10 filing to become a fully reporting company, will help attract opportunities for…

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TuesdayJun 26, 2018 10:00 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) Appoints New Director of Operations

British Columbia-based cannabis cultivation firm Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) this morning announced its appointment of Kyp Rowe as its new director of operations. Per the update, Rowe will play a key role in Choom’s strategic development moving forward, leading the company’s premium craft cannabis cultivation strategy in support of its retail roll-out for the Canadian recreational market. “Bringing Kyp onboard significantly strengthens our team as we continue to prepare for when the Canadian recreational cannabis market commences on October 17, 2018,” Chris Bogart, president and CEO of Choom, stated in the news release. “Kyp brings over 20…

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MondayJun 25, 2018 12:21 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Advances Company Know-how with New Advisory Board Member

BLOCKStrain Technology (TSX.V: DNAX) recently announced that it has added Derek Pedro to its advisory board, furthering the company’s expertise as it develops its software platform for licensed producers and industry stakeholders. An article discussing the company reads: “BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) has named Derek Pedro, an industry veteran of the legalized cannabis industry in Canada, to its advisory board. For joining the advisory board, Pedro will receive 500,000 stock options.  A master grower, Pedro is particularly interested in protection of the IP of cannabis producers, as well as governmental tracking of cannabis shipments worldwide. These are issues that…

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MondayJun 25, 2018 9:28 am

CBDNewsBreaks – EVIO, Inc. (EVIO) Announces Retirement of Convertible Debt in Conjunction with North American Expansion Efforts

EVIO, Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO), a leading provider of cannabis testing and scientific research for the regulated cannabis industry, this morning announced that floorless convertible notes issued pursuant to its 2017 debt offerings, which were raised to facilitate key acquisitions and expansions, have been fully retired. Per the update, the company has no further obligations under the notes of those offerings. “We're pleased to have these convertible debentures fully retired as we continue to strengthen EVIO's balance sheet and focus on improving shareholder value,” William Waldrop, CEO of EVIO, stated in the news release. “As communicated with our shareholders last fall,…

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FridayJun 22, 2018 11:32 am

CBDNewsBreaks – BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Develops Safe, Dependable Blockchain Platform

BLOCKStrain Technology (TSX.V: DNAX) has developed a blockchain platform that can be trusted to provide both safety and reliability. An article discussing the company reads: “The BLOCKStrain platform aims to provide the integrity that the current system so sorely lacks. It goes further by ensuring product authenticity and IP protection, with a genetics verification process. Producers and marketers can take advantage of this novel methodology by submitting the lab results of tested samples to BLOCKStrain. Each time an item is tested and verified by the network, a registration affidavit is auto-generated and given a unique “BLOCKStrain Address,” along with a…

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FridayJun 22, 2018 9:52 am

CBDNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF) Details Plans for Additional Cannabis Production Facility

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced its decision to add a 287,245 sq. ft. purpose-built facility on its Valleyfield property capable of producing 40,000 kg of premium organic cannabis. Per the update, this new facility will be dedicated to the company’s beverage division, and it will increase TGOD’s fully-funded capacity to 170,000 kg. TGOD intends to use excess cash raised in its IPO and subsequent bought deal financings to fund the construction of this new facility. “With the legalization of cannabis announced on June 20th, and Premier Justin…

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FridayJun 22, 2018 9:38 am

CBDNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) President Discusses Form 10 Filing in Interview on MoneyTV

SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) was a featured company on this week’s episode of MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. MoneyTV is an internationally syndicated television program discussing “money and what makes it happen.” In this week’s episode, SinglePoint President Wil Ralston discussed the company’s recently filed Form 10. “We've got a great team here and everybody really put their all into this. We're all very happy that we got it filed,” SinglePoint President Wil Ralston stated in the interview. “It really opens up for family offices, institutions and those larger players to help get in and get a position and actually start…

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ThursdayJun 21, 2018 3:04 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Takes Aim at Massive Alternative Medicines Market

PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) is pursuing therapies for a variety of physical ailments through nature-centric research. An article discussing the company reads: “PreveCeutical’s drive to develop its Nature Identical line of biopharmaceuticals positions it to take advantage of the mainstreaming of the complementary and alternative medicine market, a sector that’s expected to generate $196.87 billion in revenues by 2025, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. (http://cnw.fm/vkGK0). The market has been driven by the popularity of herbal dietary supplements and other wellness therapies like yoga and acupuncture, but the recent global clamor for…

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ThursdayJun 21, 2018 1:47 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Aphria Inc. (TSX: APH) (OTC: APHQF) Subsidiary Obtains First Cannabis Import License Issued by the Malta Medicines Authority

Aphria Inc. (TSX: APH) (OTC: APHQF) recently announced that its Malta-based subsidiary, ASG Pharma ("ASG"), has received the first import license for medical cannabis issued by the Malta Medicines Authority. The license enables ASG, a high-capacity EU GMP-certified lab, to import medical cannabis for analytical testing and research. The receipt of the license marks a significant milestone for the company, positioning ASG at the forefront of testing, research and development of medical cannabis in Europe. "Our EU GMP-certified lab in Malta will not only be a leading European center for R&D and testing, but also will provide a gateway to…

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ThursdayJun 21, 2018 11:45 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Secures New Revenue Streams

Cannabis-focused financial services company Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) is currently focusing its efforts on expanding within the cannabis industry. An article discussing the company reads: “Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) is a state-of-the-art financial services company serving the medical cannabis and banking industries. The company brought to market the first and only comprehensive card processing operation of its kind. This innovative system tracks sales and tax collection, eliminates the need to deal in cash-only transactions, offers online enrollment and empowers businesses with an advanced client management system. Once focused solely on Green, its comprehensive financial program for…

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