The Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs sets hearing for February 6 to review oversight role of the SEC and CFTC over virtual currencies, such as bitcoin In an op-ed written jointly by the SEC and CFTC, agency chiefs say they would support policy efforts to revisit framework of their cryptocurrency regulation; both will […]

U.S. hemp retail market estimated at $1.8 billion by 2020 with 22% CAGR Global hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) segment projected to reach $3 billion by 2021 Disruptive potential for industrial hemp products offers substantial rewards Global Hemp Group, Inc. (CSE: GHG) (FRANKFURT: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF), headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, is a publicly traded company founded […]

Company’s investments in Verady, Coinsquare and TessPay among recent work to increase security for transactions Blockchain, cannabis sectors accounted for nearly 10 percent of rising daily activity for TD Ameritrade in 4Q2017 Estimated $10 billion in cryptocurrency transacted each day Riot Blockchain, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) is advancing its focus on the rising blockchain technology and […]

Lexaria enters agreement with Cannfections to develop an innovative range of cannabis-infused chocolates and gummies incorporating its proprietary technology, DehydraTECH™ Cannfection’s formulation and manufacturing expertise can be offered to other Lexaria licensee partners The agreement is expected to generate new cannabis-based edible products for domestic and international markets On January 25, 2018, Lexaria Bioscience Corp. […]

SNN is a vertically integrated medial cannabis company operating in California and Canada Company’s goal is to increase shareholder value by boosting stock liquidity and increasing exposure to investors SNN has a number of subsidiaries, including Sunniva Medical, Inc., CP Logistics, LLC, Natural Health Services Ltd., and Full Scale Distributors, LLC Sunniva, Inc., (CSE: SNN) […]

Transdermal cannabis-based therapy promises greater absorption, less side effects Global medical marijuana market projected to reach $55.8 billion U.S. by 2025 Novel CBD delivery method targets array of unmet healthcare needs Pivot Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCQB: PVOTF), based in Vancouver, Canada, is an emerging biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals […]

Global nasal drug delivery technology market expected to reach $64 billion by 2021 Development of CBD-infused soluble gel for nasal delivery targets range of diseases Clinical benefits of Sol-gel delivery method include a safer, more reliable delivery platform with higher efficacy Health sciences company PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) and UniQuest […]

EVIO is a leading accredited provider of analytical services to the regulated cannabis industry The company currently operates nine laboratories in five states EVIO is on track to open 18 labs around the U.S. by the end of 2018 EVIO, Inc. (OTCQB: EVIO) provides clients across the United States with consistent, high-quality cannabis analytical services. […]

Blockchain-focused business unit launched to create crypto-based ecosystem connecting merchants and consumers Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology applications market could reach $10 trillion by 2033 Institutional investment of $7.55 million will support blockchain initiatives and continued growth Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE), a global financial technology and value-added solutions group that supports electronic payments acceptance in an […]

Company plans mid-2018 commencement of adult-use market sales in Canada as it addresses medical segment opportunity The firm received its cultivation license during the fourth quarter of 2017, anticipates receiving its sales license by May Phillip Millar, MMG president, said company’s portfolio includes genetic strain that holds the highest level of CBD in Canada, sees […]