CannabisNewsBreaks

WednesdayMar 29, 2017 11:10 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Players Network, Inc. (PNTV) Presenting at America First Investment Luncheon on March 31, 2017

Players Network’s (OTCQB: PNTV) CEO Mark Bradley and Director Brett H. Pojunis are set to present at the "America First Investment" financial luncheon hosted by ClubsCorp Business Network in Las Vegas on March 31, 2017, from 12:30-3:00 p.m. PDT. The diversified holding company was invited to present at the luncheon series that features select emerging companies who will present to attending investment bankers, institutional investors, and individual accredited investors. In addition to the presentation, both Bradley and Pojunis will be available for one-on-one meetings with investors. To register visit: https://goo.gl/gnkPRJ To view the full press release, visit: http://nnw.fm/Z3TrT About Players…

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ThursdayMar 23, 2017 9:38 am

CBDNewsBreaks – India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) CEO Featured in Audio Interview with CBDWire

Multifaceted financial news and publishing company CBDWire this morning announced the online availability of a new audio interview with India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC) CEO Ram Mukunda. In the interview, Mukunda discusses IGC’s operations and targeted market, as well as leading formulations currently in the company’s development pipeline. “This is a very exciting time for us, an exciting opportunity,” Mukunda noted in the interview. “We believe that we have first-mover advantage in combination therapy, as very few companies are actually working on cannabis-based pharmaceuticals and within that space we believe that we are the only ones working on…

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WednesdayMar 22, 2017 2:38 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals (IMLFF) Featured in Forbes Article Discussing Unique Cannabinoid Manufacturing System and Database

InMed Pharmaceuticals (OTCQB: IMLFF) was recently featured in a Forbes article highlighting the company's cannabinoid manufacturing system and database, which is used to map different compounds of cannabinoids to the various diseases they are able to treat. According to the article, InMed’s database appeals to other biotech companies who are now willing to purchase the information. Using its database, InMed has been able to identify two new cannabinoid therapies. Additionally, the company has created a method of biosynthesis for cannabinoids that is comparable to the system used to create synthetic insulin for diabetic patients. The company begins with the cannabinoid…

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TuesdayMar 21, 2017 9:58 am

CBDNewsBreaks – India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) Files Provisional Patent for Treatment of Eating Disorders Using Cannabis Extracts

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: IGC), a developer of cannabis-based therapies to treat a variety of life-altering conditions, this morning announced its filing of a provisional patent for the treatment of multiple types of eating disorders by a method and combination of cannabis extracts and other compounds. Should this filing result in the issuance of a patent, IGC intends to develop its IGC-506 candidate for both human and veterinary use. “The development of cannabis-based combination therapies represents a large, unique opportunity, and we believe we are the first mover in this emerging specialty-pharmaceutical sector,” Ram Mukunda, chief executive officer…

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ThursdayMar 16, 2017 12:35 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) CEO Featured in Benzinga Article

India Globalization Capital (NYSE: IGC) was recently featured in an article detailing the company's strategic move to the cannabis industry and future plans for the company. In the past, IGC was a company primarily focused on the beneficiation of iron ore. That focus changed a few years ago when iron ore prices plummeted, often selling below its cost of production. For the last three years, the company has shifted its focus to tackling the cannabis industry, or more specifically, medical cannabis use. The company is currently developing a portfolio to address epilepsy, cachexia, PTSD, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. “We came up…

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ThursdayMar 16, 2017 10:40 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Player’s Network, Inc. (PNTV) Announces Engagement of CBDWire

Diversified holding company Player's Network, Inc. (OTCQB: PNTV) this morning announced its engagement of CBDWire (“CBDW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company that delivers a new generation of social communication solutions, news aggregation and syndication, and enhanced news release services. Leveraging an investor-based distribution network that includes more than 5,000 key syndication outlets, various newsletters, numerous social media channels, blogs, and other outreach tools, CBDW will look to generate greater brand awareness for Player’s Network as the company seeks to expand its presence in both the media and cannabis industries. “This partnership is an extension of our new shareholder…

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WednesdayMar 15, 2017 4:23 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – Biotech Innovations Drive Cannabinoid-Based Pharmaceutical Market Growth

As the medical marijuana market continues to grow, so does the number of biotech companies expanding their research into the development of innovative cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals and delivery systems. It is estimated that the U.S. consumer market for cannabinoid pharmaceuticals will increase exponentially in upcoming years, exceeding $50 billion by 2029, according to Statista. This doesn’t appear to be a lofty forecast, given the prominence this market segment has gained by the sustained efforts and innovations of leading biotech companies such as InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IMLFF) (InMed Profile), GW Pharmaceuticals plc (GWPH), Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ZYNE), AXIM® Biotechnologies, Inc. (AXIM) and…

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WednesdayMar 15, 2017 4:21 pm

CBDNewsBreaks – “No-Touch” Approach Reduces Risk as Public Companies Tap Explosive Growth of Cannabis Industry

The marijuana industry is the new investing frontier. As a result of last November’s elections, eight states and the District of Columbia now allow the recreational use of marijuana, while another 28 states permit its use for medicinal purposes. In what has been touted as the fastest-growing industry in the U.S., investment opportunities in the cannabis space appear boundless. Companies like Singlepoint, Inc. (SING) (SING Profile), American Cannabis Company Inc. (AMMJ), General Cannabis Corp. (CANN), The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) and Terra Tech Corp. (TRTC) are all employing a “no-touch” approach to their cannabis business models. By creating business models…

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TuesdayMar 14, 2017 10:12 am

CBDNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Expands Presence in Cannabis Industry through Acquisition of Stake in Convectium

Specialized holding company SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) this morning announced that it has closed its first round of funding to acquire a stake in Jacksam Corp., dba Convectium, the developer of a unique oil filling system poised to revolutionize the cannabis industry. Originally announced at the end of January, the Convectium acquisition is expected to include an overall investment of stock and cash consideration totaling $800,000, which Convectium will use to help fund its growth as well as marketing of its revolutionary 710Shark and 710Seal system. Leaning on the marketability of the first-of-its-kind system, as well as its line of…

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FridayMar 10, 2017 10:25 am

CBDNewsBreaks – Singlepoint, Inc. (SING) CEO Discusses Company’s Activity in the Cannabis Industry on MoneyTV

Full-service mobile technology and marketing provider Singlepoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) is a featured company on this week’s episode of MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. MoneyTV is an internationally syndicated television program about “money and what makes it happen.” To view the show, visit www.MoneyTV.net. In this week’s episode, Singlepoint CEO Greg Lambrecht discusses the company’s growing presence in the legal cannabis market. “While we’re waiting for the banks to open up, we’re finding other products that we can put in the dispensary. If you go to our SingleSeed.com site, you can see the stats specifically for dispensaries. So there’re really a…

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