HempNewsBreaks

TuesdayOct 03, 2017 9:53 am

HempNewsBreaks – Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) Subsidiary Announces Joint Venture with “Yelp of the Cannabis Industry”

Payment solutions company Global Payout, Inc. (OTC: GOHE) this morning announced that its MoneyTrac Technology, Inc. subsidiary has completed the execution of a joint venture partnership agreement with MediaTechnics Corporation’s (OTC: MEDT) BlazeNow Inc. subsidiary. Referred to as the “Yelp of the cannabis industry” by the New York Daily News, BlazeNow is an advertising and data collection platform focused on connecting cannabis-related businesses with patients and customers through its iOS and Android-based applications and website. Through the newly-announced joint venture, the two companies will develop and deploy marketing strategies aimed at expanding BlazeNow’s foothold in the booming cannabis industry. “The…

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TuesdayOct 03, 2017 9:28 am

HempNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CSE: IN) (OTCQB: IMLFF) Announces Filing of Provisional Patent for Cannabinoid-Based Pain Treatment

Preclinical stage biopharmaceutical company InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CSE: IN) (OTCQB: IMLFF) this morning announced the filing of a provisional patent application in the United States for INM-405 and other unique compositions as cannabinoid-based topical therapies for the treatment of pain, marking an important step toward protection of the company’s intellectual and commercial property. “There remains a significant need in the field of analgesia for a product that can treat pain via a topical route of administration, which would reduce systemic exposure and any associated side effects,” Dr. Sazzad Hossain, chief scientific officer of InMed and a co-inventor on the newly-filed…

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MondayOct 02, 2017 9:09 am

HempNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Names Fannie Tang as Marketing Director of CBD Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Market analysis company ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) this morning announced that it has appointed skin care industry veteran and Shanghai beauty influencer Fannie (Chun Fang) Tang as marketing director of its wholly-owned CBD Biotechnology Co., Ltd. enterprise, effective immediately. Tang will be responsible for developing and implementing branding strategies for the company’s CBD Magic Hemp Series skin care line in China. “With over twenty years of marketing and branding experience in the skin care and cosmetics industry, I believe CBD Biotechnology is extremely fortunate to be working with Ms. Tang,” Summer Yun, CEO of CBD Biotechnology, stated in the news…

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FridaySep 29, 2017 3:03 pm

HempNewsBreaks – Algae Dynamics Corp. (ADYNF) Collaborative Study Yields Possible Breakthrough in Reversing Mental Illness Symptoms Resulting from Adolescent Cannabis Use

Algae Dynamics Corp. (OTCQB: ADYNF), a company engaged in developing unique health products and pharmaceuticals that utilize hemp, cannabis and algae oils, is making international news through its current collaboration with the University of Western Ontario (now rebranded as Western University). A recent study conducted collaboratively between the two entities and globally reported (http://cnw.fm/9IE7f) has found that the negative effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-rich marijuana on the adolescent brain can be reversed through the use of compounds that increase the amounts of GABA, which is a chemical and neurotransmitter in the brain. An article further discussing this reads: “THC exposure reduced…

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FridaySep 29, 2017 3:01 pm

HempNewsBreaks – ABcann Global Corp. (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) Achieves $43M in Working Capital, Eyes Substantial Production Capacity Increase for 2018

ABcann Global Corp. (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF), a manufacturer and distributor of medical cannabis in Canada, announced on August 29 (http://cnw.fm/X6GSl) the achievement of working capital in the amount of $43 million from multiple financings, including strategic partnerships and private placements, during the six months ended June 30, 2017. During that period, ABcann recorded revenues of C$264,319, compared with $21,465 during the same period of 2016. For the six-month period ended June 30, the company’s revenues were $436,802, as compared with $21,840 for comparable period of the previous year. An article further discussing this reads: “ABcann’s first quarter as a…

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FridaySep 29, 2017 9:31 am

HempNewsBreaks – PotNetwork Holding, Inc. (POTN) Subsidiary Selected as Premier Sponsor of Tommy Chong’s Blazer’s Cup

PotNetwork Holding, Inc. (OTC: POTN) this morning announced that its Diamond CBD subsidiary has been selected as an exclusive premier sponsor of Tommy Chong’s Blazer’s Cup, a large cannabis festival set to take place beginning on December 2, 2017, in San Bernardino, California. PotNetwork will be joined in the sponsorship by partner Dank City, LLC, a leading social and digital media platform for medical cannabis patients and businesses. Since its start as a grass roots cannabis publication in 2010, Dank City as amassed an impressive 50 million social media followers, and it expects to build on this rapid growth following…

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ThursdaySep 28, 2017 1:44 pm

HempNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company Of America (MCOA) and Global Hemp Group (GBHPF) Engage Space Cowboys to Advise on Hemp Cultivation JV in New Brunswick

Marijuana Company Of America (OTC: MCOA) and Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) said today that the companies have engaged Space Cowboys, Inc. for an advisement role on the companies’ joint venture project in New Brunswick. Space Cowboys will assist the companies in maximizing cannabinoid production as the group increases cultivation operations in New Brunswick in the coming years. Additionally, MCOA and GHG intend to attain further hemp varieties that perform well under the conditions of New Brunswick and expand to at least 125 total acres for the 2018 cultivation. The companies are also preparing for the upcoming…

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ThursdaySep 28, 2017 12:31 pm

HempNewsBreaks – Alternate Health (CSE: AHG) (OTCQB: AHGIF) Announces Launch of Cannabis Blockchain Transaction Ledger

Alternate Health Corp. (CSE: AHG) (OTCQB: AHGIF), an international medical cannabis company that uses best-in-class technology, research, education, production and laboratories to increase the awareness, regulatory compliance and appropriate usage of cannabinoids in modern medical practices, recently announced the rebranding of its CanaCard software to the CanaPass Patient Management System with the goal of integrating mobile technology and providing a blockchain ledger for the purposes of transparency and accountability. “The evolution of CanaPass is a natural step forward in Alternate Health’s software development as we continuously update and adapt the system to changes in technology," Dr. Michael Murphy, CEO of…

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ThursdaySep 28, 2017 9:49 am

HempNewsBreaks – Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SKVI) Announces Definitive Licensing Agreement with Canopy Growth Corp.

Research and development company Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: SKVI) this morning announced the signing of a definitive license agreement with Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (OTC: TWMJF) related to Skinvisible’s patented topical formulations. Per the agreement, Canopy Growth is now exclusively licensed to distribute Skinvisible’s topical products throughout Canada and maintains first right of refusal for all other countries, excluding China and the United States. “This agreement with Canopy Growth Corporation is a significant milestone for Skinvisible,” Terry Howlett, president of Skinvisible, stated in the news release. “Canopy Growth is the leader and innovator in the cannabis space with over…

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WednesdaySep 27, 2017 9:32 am

HempNewsBreaks – Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) Subsidiary Announces Acquisition of PotSaver

Payment solutions company Global Payout, Inc. (OTC: GOHE) this morning announced that its majority owned subsidiary, MoneyTrac Technology, Inc. (“MTRAC”), has finalized a majority ownership acquisition of PotSaver, a revenue-producing community periodical providing listings on discounted cannabis-related products for Southern California dispensaries and shops. Per this morning’s update, the majority ownership acquisition is expected to provide MTRAC with an immediate revenue stream related to PotSaver’s existing subscription-based earnings. “The majority ownership acquisition of PotSaver marks a significant milestone for MoneyTrac Technology,” Vanessa Luna, COO of MTRAC, stated in the news release. “Not only does it provide our company with an…

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