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$GRAT.ca Gratomic to create blockchain for Graphene

Posted by AGORACOM at 10:42 AM on Tuesday, January 30th, 2018

 

 

  • LOI with strategic partner to create graphene based Blockchain ecosystem
  • New ecosystem to facilitate distribution and sale graphite produced from its Aukam mine in Namibia.
  • Once design of the ecosystem is complete, the two parties will form a 50/50 joint venture
  • Gratomic’s strategic partner is well experienced in the Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency fields

 

Gratomic Inc. has entered into a letter of intent with a strategic partner to establish, finance, design, develop, market and create an ecosystem for producers and users of graphene in all parts of the graphene food chain based on blockchain technology. This new ecosystem will facilitate distribution and sale of the Company’s graphene products being manufactured from graphite produced from its Aukam project in Namibia.

Once the strategic partner has completed its design of the ecosystem, the two parties will form a 50/50 joint venture and respectively fund the development of the blockchain until fully commercialized. Consummation of a joint venture agreement is subject to the execution of a definitive agreement by June 30, 2018.

Gratomic’s strategic partner is well experienced in the blockchain technology and cryptocurrency fields having recently been involved with creating a token for online gaming, as well as providing structural, technical, and strategic advice for other entities within the mining industry.

Gratomic’s Co-CEO Sheldon Inwentash stated, “With this development, Gratomic will gain benefit through association with a team experienced in operating a diversified business based on blockchain technology which could ultimately increase shareholder value.”

About Gratomic Inc.

Gratomic Inc. is an advanced materials company focused on mine to market commercialization of graphite products most notably high value graphene based components for a range of mass market products. We are collaborating with a leading European manufacturer of graphenes to use Aukam graphite to manufacture graphene products for commercialization on an industrial scale. The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol GRAT.

 

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PyroGenesis $PYR.ca Announces Receipt of Military Contracts for $280,000; The Exercise of $2,182,741 in Warrants and Options, and an R&D Tax Credit Financing $HPQ.ca $DDD $SSYS $ PRLB

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:49 AM on Tuesday, January 30th, 2018

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  • Further to its press release dated December 13, 2017 that it has received two additional military contracts for US$218,000
  • As previously announced in a press release dated December 13, 2017 the Corporation had received a number of small contracts, relating to its current military business lines, with a value exceeding US$1.2MM

MONTREAL, Jan. 30, 2018 — PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX-V:PYR) (OTCQB:PYRNF), a high-tech corporation (the “Corporation” or “PyroGenesis”) that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma waste-to-energy systems and plasma torch products, announces today, further to its press release dated December 13, 2017 that it has received two additional military contracts for US$218,000 (CAN$280,000).

As previously announced in a press release dated December 13, 2017 the Corporation had received a number of small contracts, relating to its current military business lines, with a value exceeding US$1.2MM (CAN$1.8MM), and that additional contracts for US$218,000 (CAN$280,000) were expected.  These additional contracts have been received as expected. As of today, the total value of signed military contracts exceeds US$1.4MM (CAN$2.1MM). An additional contract of US$261,000 (CAN$335,000) is expected during Q1 2018.  All signed military contracts are expected to be completed, for the most part, during Q1 2018.

Additionally, the Corporation announces that it has received CAN$1,543,116 pursuant to the exercise of warrants and options during Q4 2017 and an additional CAN$639,625 has been received to date as a result of the exercise of warrants and options in Q1 2018, for a total of  CAN$2,182,741.

Separately, the Corporation announced that it has completed a financing in which the Corporation received funding in the form of two (2) loans (together, the “Loans”) for a total of CAN$537,400 with respect to its scientific research and experimental development credit (“SR&ED Tax Credits”) for the Corporation’s fiscal years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (the “Financing”). Pursuant to the Financing, the Corporation granted R & D Capital a security interest (movable hypothec without dispossession) on the universality of its assets excluding its Intellectual Property but including the refundable portion of its SR&ED Tax Credits for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

“The exercise of these warrants and options, together with R&D Tax Credit financing, provides PyroGenesis with the opportunity to consider implementing plans to accelerate our production capacity of metal powders for the Additive manufacturing (3D Printing) industry,” said P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis. “Overall, to date, our strategy is continuing to progress far better than planned, and we are very pleased with the discussions taking place with end users, powder distributers, and printer manufacturers. We expect to provide a further update on developments within the next few weeks.”

About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes. PyroGenesis provides technical and manufacturing expertise, cutting-edge contract research, as well as turnkey process equipment packages to the defense, metallurgical, mining, additive manufacturing (3D printing), oil & gas, and environmental industries. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of our Montreal office and 3,800 m2 manufacturing facility, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. Its core competencies allow PyroGenesis to lead the way in providing innovative plasma torches, plasma waste processes, high-temperature metallurgical processes, and technical services to the global marketplace. Its operations are ISO 9001:2008 certified, and have been ISO certified since 1997. PyroGenesis is a publicly-traded Canadian corporation on the TSX Venture Exchange (Ticker Symbol:PYR) and on the OTCQB Marketplace (Ticker Symbol:PYRNF). For more information, please visit www.pyrogenesis.com

 

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “may”, “plan”, “will”, “estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “in the process” and other similar expressions which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the Corporation’s current expectation and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to research and development, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current views of the Corporation with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Corporation’s ongoing filings with the securities regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com, or at www.otcmarkets.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange, its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) nor the OTC Markets Group Inc. accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

SOURCE PyroGenesis Canada Inc.

For further information: Rodayna Kafal, VP, Investor Relations and Strategic Business Development, Phone: (514) 937-0002, E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

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Namaste $N.ca Announces Record-Breaking Quarterly Sales of $4.9M Representing a 133% Year-On-Year Increase $AERO $CBDS $CGRW $APH.ca $GBLX

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 6:58 PM on Monday, January 29th, 2018

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  • Company’s sales for the three months ending on November 30, 2017, were $4.9M,
  • $2.8M or 136% increase in comparison with the Company’s quarter ended November 30, 2016.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 29, 2018 — Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (CSE:N), (FRANKFURT:M5BQ), (OTCMKTS:NXTTF) is pleased to announce the filing of its unaudited quarterly financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis and certification of the quarterly filings for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The statements for the period can be accessed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The Company’s sales for the three months ending on November 30, 2017, were $4.9M, representing a $2.8M or 136% increase in comparison with the Company’s quarter ended November 30, 2016.   Gross margin also increased to 32% for the three months ended on November 30, 2017 in comparison to 28% for the Company’s quarter ended November 30, 2016.

During the financial reporting period of September 1, 2017 to November 30, 2017, the Company focused on expanding sales in existing territories as well as in emerging markets such as Mexico and Brazil while reducing sales exposure in the United States.

The Company also sold its US assets and operations as a strategic decision to eliminate risk related to US market exposure.

The Company remains focused on achieving profitability and on launching its medical cannabis marketplace, NamasteMD, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Cannmart Inc.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

  • The majority of revenues were generated by several key markets. The top five countries generated 84% of revenues for the three months ended November 30, 2017. In the previous year the top five countries generated 79% of revenues. The table below depicts gross revenues by country.

  • The Company’s cost of sales for the three months ended November 30, 2017 were $3.4 million (2016 – $1.5 million), which resulted in a gross profit of $1.6 million (2016 – $0.6 million). The gross profit increased by $1.0 million or 167%, which is primarily due to the growth in revenue outside the United States. The gross profit margin increased year over year from 28% to 32% due to better operating efficiencies.
  • Operating costs were $4.7 million (2016 – $1.5 million), which is an increase of $3.2 million. The increase in operating costs is primarily due to non-cash charges of $2.6 million, which included share-based compensation, shares for services, amortization of intangible assets, and depreciation.
  • Selling expenses for the three months ended November 30, 2017 were $1.1 million (2016 – $0.5 million), which is an increase of $0.6 million. The increase is due in part to an increase in advertising expenses of $0.1 million and consulting expenses of $0.2 million. Advertising expenses relate to online search services as well as other online promotional and social media tools utilized by the Company to generate sales. These costs further represent the Company’s significant investment into search engine optimization and its ongoing customer acquisition strategy. In addition to this, there were non-cash expenses related to shares for services of $0.2 million.
  • Consulting expenses relate to compensation amounts paid to various companies and individuals for marketing, order fulfillment, customer service activities, e-commerce product development, back-office e-commerce support and sales commissions. The increase in consulting fees is primarily related to information technology in order to develop current and new revenue channels that the Company is working towards.
  • Administration expenses for the three months ended November 30, 2017 were $3.3 million (2016 – $0.9 million), which is an increase of $2.4 million. The increase is primarily due to share-based compensation of $2.1 million and shares for services of $0.1 million
  • Other expenses for the three months ended November 30, 2017 were $0.3 million (2016 – approximately nil), which is an increase of $0.3 million. The increase is primarily due to amortization of intangibles of $0.2 million, which relates to the amortization of the customers list from the acquisition of Australian Vaporizers.

Management Commentary

Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste comments: “During the first quarter ended November 30, 2017, Namaste embarked on implementing many strategic business initiatives focused on expansion in international markets other than the United States. In addition, posting record-breaking revenues, management remains focused on seeking and securing strong partnerships to further accelerate growth going forward. We expect to see significant upside to Namaste’s revenue and profitability as a direct result of the many acquisitions and partnerships that were initiated both during and following this quarter. Management believes there are many more strategic opportunities that exist in the cannabis market that will serve to strengthen Namaste’s position moving forward. In particular the NamasteMD platform will be key driver of growth.  We are extremely excited at where the industry is headed and believe Namaste is well-positioned in 2018 and beyond.”

About Namaste Technologies Inc.
Namaste is the largest online retailer for medical cannabis delivery systems globally. Namaste distributes vaporizers and smoking accessories through e-commerce sites in 26 countries and with 5 distribution hubs located around the world. Namaste has majority market share in Europe and Australia, with operations in the UK, Canada and Germany and has opened new supply channels into emerging markets including Brazil, Mexico and Chile. Namaste, through its acquisition of Cannmart Inc., a Canadian based late-stage applicant for a medical cannabis distribution license (under the ACMPR Program) is pursuing a new revenue vertical in online retail of medical cannabis in the Canadian market. Namaste intends to leverage its existing database of Canadian medical cannabis consumers, along with its expertise in e-commerce to create an online marketplace for medical cannabis patients, offering a larger variety of product and a better user experience.

Forward Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law.

Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company’s disclosure documents which can be found under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com.

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The CSE has neither reviewed nor approved the contents of this press release.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Sean Dollinger”
Chief Executive Officer
Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771
Email: [email protected]

Further information on Namaste and its products can be accessed through the links below:

www.namastetechnologies.com
www.namastevaporizers.co.uk
www.everyonedoesit.co.uk
www.australianvaporizers.com.au

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FEATURE: American Creek $AMK.ca encounters high grade #Gold #Silver at Treaty Creek north of, and in the same system as #Seabridge Gold $SEA $SA $SKE.ca $TUD.ca $PVG

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:26 PM on Monday, January 29th, 2018

AMK: TSX-V, OTCBB: ACKRF

  • Intersected various mineralized zones
  • Most significant was 337.5m of continuous mineralization grading 0.76 g/t gold from 2 to 339.5m depth,
  • Including a higher grade intercept of 124.5m grading 0.98 g/t gold from 53.0 to 177.5m
  • Additional gold discovery of 5.1m of 9.57 g/t gold from 249.35m to 254.45m Read More

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#Crypto Betting Platform On #Ethereum #Blockchain Increases Player Winning Chances #Esports $GMBL $SX $SX.ca $SXOOF $IDK.ca $AAO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:40 PM on Monday, January 29th, 2018

  • Blockchain technology, a trump card when betting on sports
  • Sizeable profit margins managed autonomously

There’s no secret that betting of sports is stimulating, exciting, and ultimately, fun. It redefines gambling because people who become players participate in a contest with realistic winning chances. However, the risks associated with sports betting are often not worth the investment. With Blockchain technology transactions are immutable, meaning lower risks and improved contractual performance.

ESports is a profitable industry because it provides entertainment, gambling and technology in a single package. However, traditional sports betting platforms have flaws and cannot provide seamless experiences. A new project built on the Ethereum Blockchain technology, XWIN CryptoBet, aims to provide a better, more convenient betting space where all transactions and activities are performed seamlessly and transparently. The mission and vision is to leverage smart contract accounts that guarantee secure betting and bookmaking.

Blockchain technology, a trump card when betting on sports

Decentralization is the Blockchain’s main trump card that can prove extremely useful when engaging in sports betting activities. The team behind XWIN CryptoBet are experienced CEOs, entrepreneurs, business founders and sports enthusiasts that work together to disrupt the sports betting industry with an improved business model targeted at skilled bookmakers and avid players. Key benefits include full confidentiality, cross-border betting, information security, transparent transactions due to the association with the Ethereum smart contract model.

XWIN CryptoBet makes betting on sports an exciting but secure activity. The platform’s decentralized nature makes activities on the platform accessible, safer and more transparent. Users are in full control of their investment, and since the project is developed on Ethereum, the smart contract accounts offer them availability 24/7 from any smart device on the market.

Sizeable profit margins managed autonomously

Bookmaking has always seemed an interesting domain to avid investors and entrepreneurs searching for entertainment. XWIN provides stable margins between six and 20 percent. To eliminate risk, the XWIN token will be used to perform all types of transactions on the platform. Winnings made by both players and bookmakers are deposited into the holders’ smart contract account, and 80 percent of the tokens made available are intended for players, aspiring bookmakers and investors.

Holders of XWIN tokens are free to sell off or gamble their XWINs whenever they see fit on the platform. As far as the free exchange pricing is concerned, it all depends on supply and demand, as well as commission payments and token nominal price.

Players and better access on the XWIN platform

Betters and players that choose to join XWIN CryptoBet are fully protected from common risks associated with traditional eSports platforms such as substitution of results, blocking, account thefts, non-payment winnings, and more. Upon registration and purchase of XWIN tokens, betters and players benefit from guaranteed payments from the general guarantee fund, ID protection, convenience and accessibility, low fees, cross-platform betting and multi-wallet platform ID.

All funds are protected by the Blockchain-based system on Ethereum and are stored in the XWIN’s smart contract DAO account. As far as the economic model is concerned, the margin varies between six and 20 percent of the betting rate. All funds are managed individually, and out of an overall margin of 100 percent, 25 percent is reserved for player payments.

Thus far, XWIN CryptoBet has managed to raise $2.3 mln in the first stage of its token open sale. With a thriving community of nearly 7,000 members, the ICO rewards investors and players 10 percent for their contribution to the project by Jan. 23.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article do not represent the views of NewsBTC or any of its team members. NewsBTC is not responsible for the accuracy of any of the information supplied in Sponsored Stories/Press Releases such as this one.

Source: https://www.newsbtc.com/2018/01/24/xwin-blockchain-betting-platform/

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betterU $BTRU.ca Update on Proposed Equity Investment by Hindustan Times $ARCL $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 1:06 PM on Monday, January 29th, 2018

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  • Provides update regarding the proposed $1,250,000 equity investment by HT Overseas
  • Purchase of 3,205,128 common shares of the Corporation at $0.39 per share
  • HT has been working towards receiving all necessary approvals from India’s government authorities to complete the transfer of funds from India to Canada

OTTAWA, Jan. 29, 2018 – betterU Education Corp. (TSX-V:BTRU) (FRANKFURT:5OGA), (the “Corporation” or “betterU”), is pleased to provide the following update regarding the proposed $1,250,000 equity investment by HT Overseas Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of HT Media Limited, (“HT”) for the purchase of 3,205,128 common shares of the Corporation at $0.39 per share (the “Private Placement”). The Private Placement and agreement with HT was previously announced on December 21, 2017.

HT has been working towards receiving all necessary approvals from India’s government authorities to complete the transfer of funds from India to Canada. The first of eight proposed tranches of Private Placement is expected to close on February 5, 2018.

About HT and HT Group

HT Group has built a Pan India reach via its various print, radio and digital properties.  The combined reach is an astonishing ~10% of Indian population.  In print alone, HT Group’s Hindustan Times (English medium); Hindustan (Hindi medium), Mint (English Business daily) give a combined readership of over 29.9 million.  This readership is multiplied significantly through HT’s radio channels (104 Fever and 107.2 Nasha) which have a dedicated audience of over 21.7 million in Delhi, Kolkata, UP, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and the Indo Gangetic belt.  This is further complemented by HT’s digital presence including hindustantimes.com; livehindustan.com; livehindustan.com; desimartini.com and shine.com.

Geographically, HT Group has the following reach:

  • In the West, HT is able to reach 7 million population in Mumbai through their highly recognised Brands in Print (HT/Mint), Radio (Fever/Nasha) & Digital
  • In the North, HT Group’s mediums directly touch “8 out of every 10” population in Delhi NCR.  Print readership of around 4.3 million complemented by leading radio channels such as 104 Fever and 107.2 (giving an additional audience of 8.1 million) makes HT Group a clear leader in the Delhi NCR region.

Hindustan Times is an Indian English-language daily newspaper founded in 1924 and the flagship publication of HT Media. Hindustan Times is one of the largest newspapers in India, by circulation. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations and it has a circulation of 1.16 million copies as of November 2015. HT is one of the top most widely read English newspapers in India. It is popular in North India, with simultaneous editions from New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi and Chandigarh.

About betterU

betterU, a global education marketplace, aims to provide access to quality education from around the world to foster growth and opportunity to those who want to better their lives. The company’s vision is to help foster the equalization of education for all by bridging the prevailing gap in the education and job industry and enhance the lives of its learners by developing an integrated education-to-employment ecosystem. betterU’s offerings can be categorized into several broad functions: to compliment school programs with flexible KG-12 programs preparing children for next stage of education, to provide access to global educational opportunities from leading educators, to foster an exceptional educational environment by providing befitting skills that lead to a better career, to bridge the gap between one’s existing education and prospective job requirement by training them and lastly, to connect the end user to various job opportunities.

www.betterU.ca and www.betterU.in

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which include completion of the proposed Investment, the anticipated use of the proceeds of the Investment, the development and expansion of betterU’s operations, and other matters. There can be no assurance that the Investment will be completed as proposed or at all. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such information can generally be identified by the use of forwarding-looking wording such as “may”, “expect”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “believe” and “continue” or the negative thereof or similar variations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, which contribute to the possibility that the predictions, estimates, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur. These assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the state of the economy in general and capital markets in particular, the development of competitive technologies, the marketplace acceptance of betterU’s products, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of betterU. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, betterU disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, betterU undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of, or statements made by, third parties in respect of the matters discussed above. Further information on betterU’s public filings, including their most recent audited consolidated financial statements, are available at www.sedar.com.

For further information, please visit  http://www.betteru.ca/investor-overview/

betterU Education Corp.
Brad Loiselle, CEO
On behalf of the Board of Directors

For further information:
Investor Relations
1-613-695-4100 Ext. 233
Email: [email protected]

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Three Ways #Blockchain Will Disrupt Traditional Business And Impact Marketing In 2018 $SX $SX.ca $SXOOF $IDK.ca $AAO.ca $HIVE.ca $CODE.ca $BLOC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:34 AM on Monday, January 29th, 2018

Matt Anthes , Forbes Councils

  • Capital Security
  • Real-Time Automation
  • Influx Of Startups

Recently, cryptocurrencies have dominated the news with Bitcoin, Litecoin and other altcoins generating mainstream buzz. Companies are utilizing a myriad of marketing efforts, particularly social media, to drive interest within the sector.

The interest in cryptocurrencies has mainly been speculative as investors look to ride the wave. On November 27, CNBC reported that there were 13.3 million users for Coinbase, the leading U.S. platform for buying and selling Bitcoin. In contrast, Charles Schwab maintained 10.6 million active brokerage accounts.

With that said, technology is evolving at a rapid pace and 2018 will be the year that blockchain, the backbone behind cryptocurrencies, establishes itself as the fastest-growing digital technology since the evolution of the internet. The blockchain is a distributed incorruptible digital technology infrastructure which maintains a fully encoded database that serves as a ledger where all transactions are recorded and stored. For those not familiar with blockchain, here’s a good primer for beginners.

Today, startups are jumping on the blockchain and looking for ways to promote their idea or company above the noise. These companies understand that we are in the midst of a “Gold Rush” and are laser-focused on promoting their solution to drive interest, raise capital and increase market share.

Many companies are being built to leverage blockchain to create greater efficiencies and maximize the current frenzy. (Full Disclosure: My company started an accelerator for blockchain businesses, helping them grow from concept to reality to widespread adoption.)

With Blockchain technology migrating from early adopter status to mainstream adoption, below are three ways blockchain will disrupt traditional business and impact marketing in 2018.

1. Capital Security

Access to capital is currently one of the major challenges startups face, as the ability to fund an idea and grow a business is burdensome. Lending options are not the same around the globe, and blockchain levels the playing field in the global economy.

Firms and agencies do not always have the ability to raise capital efficiently as costs of loans and transaction fees make the process a non-starter. Blockchain will ultimately serve as an engine for securing capital since cryptocurrencies are decentralized and there are no fees associated with them. Entrepreneurs can benefit from the blockchain by accepting funding from angel investors and venture firms the world over, in quick time.

The quicker companies are to (more easily) secure capital, the quicker they’ll be to invest in building their teams and promoting their business. In particular, a larger yield of startups will lead to a higher overall marketing spend, which will impact the addressable market for agencies and firms alike.

2. Real-Time Automation

Blockchain essentially automates processes, and formal client agreements will benefit from a fully automated approval process. Often, blockchain is referenced as a “smart” ledger/contract. Implementing blockchain as a replacement for the typical multiple executive approval processes would cut down project delays and create a universal agreement across business sectors impacting both clients and agencies.

Similarly, blockchain can automate the sourcing, supply chain and procurement processes by tracking responsibilities throughout their life cycle, which would ensure accurate data and accountable transactions. This would disrupt the way marketers engage with and service their clients.

Agencies will be impacted by automation as it reshapes the relationship amongst your business and customers. Automation in smart contracts and/or sourcing provides real-time updates and a live snapshot that provides for seamless reporting from all transactions, tracing the actions and deliverables effectively.

3. Influx Of Startups

Blockchain has begun to generate excitement, and entrepreneurs will attempt to devise the “next big thing” via the use of the blockchain network. Many will see blockchain as the next dot-com opportunity. As companies form to leverage blockchain, the investment community will follow as they did in the 1990s. The excitement and push to build blockchain businesses will spur the economy and ultimately create a robust market for agencies to service blockchain companies.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2018/01/29/three-ways-blockchain-will-disrupt-traditional-business-and-impact-marketing-in-2018/#7ef8b3095e26

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Tartisan Resources Corp. $TTC.ca Annual and Special General Meeting

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:15 AM on Monday, January 29th, 2018

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  • Announces that an Annual and Special General Meeting is to be held on February 20, 2018
  • Agenda for the meeting includes, amongst other Resolutions, a proposed Resolution to change the name of the Company to “Tartisan Nickel Corp.”, or such other name as may be approved.

Toronto, Ontario – Tartisan Resources Corp. (CSE: TTC, FSE: 8TA) (“Tartisan”, or the “Company”) announces that an Annual and Special General Meeting is to be held on February 20, 2018. The Record date for the meeting has been fixed as January 12, 2018. Full particulars can be found on Sedar.

The Agenda for the meeting includes, amongst other Resolutions, a proposed Resolution to change the name of the Company to “Tartisan Nickel Corp.”, or such other name as may be approved.

The proposed change is designed to reflect the Company’s focus on the nickel space following the acquisition of Canadian Arrow Mines Limited whose assets include the Kenbridge project near Kenora, Ontario and the Alexo-Kelix mine near Timmins, Ontario.

The Kenbridge project contains a nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide deposit containing over 44,000 tonnes of nickel in the measured and indicated categories, as reported on Sedar, as follows:

Measured Resource: 3,546,000 tonnes grading 0.45% nickel, 0.24% copper and 0.015% cobalt

Indicated Resource: 3,593,000 tonnes grading 0.79% nickel, 0.42% copper and 0.018% cobalt.

In total a contained 98 million pounds of nickel exists in both categories. The Kenbridge project is equipped with a 620 metre shaft and has never been mined. Mineralization is open at depth and along strike.

The Company also wishes to announce pursuant to the Canadian Arrow acquisition that the Company has issued a total of 4,056,767 shares to creditors of Canadian Arrow in settlement of debt of $608,500 at a deemed price of fifteen cents per share and a total of 469,340 shares to settle certain debt to a consultant and to directors of Tartisan at a deemed price of fifteen cents per share to settle debt of $70,400.

About Tartisan Resources Corp.

Tartisan Resources Corp. is a Canadian based mineral exploration and development company which owns a 100% stake in the Don Pancho Zinc-lead-silver project in Peru just 9 km from Trevali’s Santander mine and owns a 100% stake in the Ichuna Copper-silver project, also in Peru, contiguous to Buenaventura’s San Gabriel property.

Tartisan’s portfolio also includes an equity stake (6 million shares and 3 million warrants @ 40 cents) in Eloro Resources Ltd. ( TSX.V: ELO ).

Tartisan Resources Corp. common shares are listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE:TTC, FSE 8TA). Currently, there are 84,839,210 shares outstanding (97,142,594 fully diluted).

For further information, please contact Mr. D. Mark Appleby, President & CEO and a Director of the Company, at 416-804-0280 ([email protected]). Additional information about Tartisan can be found at the Company’s website at www.tartisanresources.com or on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore, involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.

Jim Steel MBA, P.Geo., a Qualified Person in the context of NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.

The Canadian Securities Exchange (operated by CNSX Markets Inc.) has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this press release.

To view the associated document to this release, please click on the following link:
public://news_release_pdf/Tartisan01292018.pdf

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#Arsenal secures #Blockchain partner #CashBet Coin, a gaming #cryptocurrency $SX $SX.ca $SXOOF $IDK.ca $AAO.ca $GMBL #Blockstation

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:48 PM on Friday, January 26th, 2018

  • Arsenal has become the first team in the Premier League to secure a Blockchain partner – the buzz-worthy technology that underpins cryptocurrency
  • CashBet Coin is a gambling cryptocurrency designed for the iGaming marketplace, a gambling exchange covering eSports, sports and casino gaming. The company and will gain prominent exposure through in-stadium ad sites in the Emirates.

Dr Mike Reaves, chief executive and founder of CashBet, said: “With our ICO for CashBet Coin, we are actively targeting a global, multi-billion dollar marketplace of iGaming content providers, operators and players.

“We are delighted to do so in partnership with one of world football’s true giants in Arsenal, enabling us to build our brand and engage this audience in a meaningful way.”

He promised “increased trust and transparency, faster payouts, reduced fees and dedicated player protection,” through CashBet Coin.

What benefits the club will derive from the implementation of Blockchain remains to be seen. The partnership comes as the firm seeks $40m in funding, the day after the coin was made available to the public for the first time on Wednesday.

Source: http://www.thedrum.com/news/2018/01/25/arsenal-secures-blockchain-partner-cashbet-coin-gaming-cryptocurrency

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FEATURE: New Age Metals $NAM.ca Updating Resource Estimate at Canada’s Largest Undeveloped #PGM Deposit #Platinum #Palladium $WG.ca $XTM.ca $WM.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:45 PM on Friday, January 26th, 2018

  • River Valley Project is Canada’s largest primary undeveloped PGM deposit with Measured + Indicated resources of 91 million tonnes @ 0.58 g/t Palladium, 0.22 g/t Platinum, 0.04 g/t Gold, with a total metal grade of 1.28 g/t at a cut-off grade of 0.8 g/t PdEq for 2,463,000 ounces PGM plus Gold.
  • Equates to 3,942,910 PdEq ounces
  • Northern portion of the project (Dana North), not including the new high-grade Pine Zone, there is 24 million tonnes @ 1.58 PdEq.
  • PGM-Copper-Nickel Sulphide mineralized zones remains open to expansion

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