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Namaste $N.ca $NXTTF Announces Supply Agreement with Kief #Cannabis $VAPE $VPCO $MCIG $ABCN.ca $ACG.ca $ACB $WEED.ca $HIP.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:41 AM on Wednesday, August 29th, 2018

  • Company has signed a wholesale supply agreementwith Manitoba-based, late-stage ACMPR applicant, Kief Cannabis Company Ltd.
  • Under the terms of the Supply Agreement, Namaste will purchase bulk cannabis products under the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Cannmart Inc. to offer in its online platform

VANCOUVER, Aug, 29, 2018 – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a wholesale supply agreement (the “Supply Agreement”) with Manitoba-based, late-stage ACMPR applicant, Kief Cannabis Company Ltd. (“Kief Cannabis” or “kiefcannabis.ca”). Under the terms of the Supply Agreement, Namaste will purchase bulk cannabis products under the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Cannmart Inc. (“Cannmart”) to offer in its online platform.

Kief Cannabis is focused on developing high-quality artisan-crafted cannabis products with a specific focus on the best plant genetics and a refined production process that is designed to deliver high-grade, small-batch craft product. Kief Cannabis will focus on the high-end recreational market with premium quality cannabis. Through the Supply Agreement with Namaste, Kief Cannabis will position in itself for national exposure by offering its products through Cannmart’s online marketplace and in having their products for sale along with other leading Canadian cultivators who are participating in Namaste’s platform.

With NamasteMD’s (“NamasteMD.com“) patient database growing at an exponential rate, and with Cannmart’s sales license imminent, the Company has successfully secured guaranteed supply through agreements with its cultivation partners. Due to its rapid and accelerating growth rate, NamasteMD’s clinic team has expanded to accommodate the influx of patient consultations. Namaste has already established itself as the largest global online marketplace for cannabis consumption devices and has over 1.5 Million customers globally. The Company has developed and uses industry leading e-commerce technology including on-site AI through its wholly owned subsidiary, Findify AB (“Findify.io”), that personalizes the online user experience for every customer.

Cannmart’s platform, following the same strategy will offer patients access to the largest variety of cannabis products sourced from multiple vendors in a single location. With innovations like NamasteMD, Findify and Cannmart’s online platform, the Company has created a fully-integrated patient experience from prescription to delivery. Cannmart will be one of the first online retailers to offer same-day delivery service through its partner, Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. (“Pineapple Express”), starting with the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and expanding across the country. This Supply Agreement represents further progress in Namaste positioning itself as Canada’s leader for cannabis e-commerce and technology. The Company has received immense support from its cultivation partners that validate Namaste’s platform and strategy.

Management Commentary

Jesse Denton, CEO of Kief Cannabis comments: “Namaste has positioned itself very strategically to become Canada’s top cannabis retailer online and their business model is supported by their success in e-commerce both in Canada and international markets. I’m very pleased for Kief Cannabis to be aligned with such a major player, and look forward to a long-term working relationship with the Namaste team.”

Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste comments: “We’re very pleased to announce this Supply Agreement with Kief Cannabis. We’ve spent significant time in discussion with their team and believe strongly in our ability to market and sell craft cannabis brands in our platform. We believe that consumers should have access to the best selection of high quality product and we’re focused on building relationships with craft brands like Kief Cannabis who will create more value for our patients online.

Ultimately, everything we’re doing is focused on creating a personalized and amazing user experience. All of the technology we’ve developed has been centered around this concept. The more value we can bring to our customers, whether through NamasteMD, AI integrations or the best possible customer service, Namaste has years of experience operating in the online market and that is what I believe sets us apart from our competitors.

We’re also very proud that our cultivator partners across the country see value in Namaste’s platform and marketplace. We believe that the online market for medical and recreational cannabis will evolve rapidly in Canada and that Namaste is well-positioned with extensive expertise to be the number one online platform for everything cannabis not only in Canada but globally.”

About Kief Cannabis

Kief Cannabis was established as a corporation in December of 2013 under the laws of the Province of Manitoba with the goal of producing and delivering craft-style cannabis to the Canadian marketplace. On March 16, 2018, Health Canada provided a Confirmation of Site Readiness letter to Kief Cannabis, and the company has been recognized by the Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba (to be renamed the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba) as an upcoming supply chain within the Province of Manitoba.

Kief Cannabis is comprised of passionate and determined individuals who will strive: i) to collectively provide exceptionally high quality small-batch craft cannabis strains to recreational users across Canada; and ii) to create an environmentally-friendly, socially responsible and Canadian-owned company. The initial product line will consist of internationally exclusive and rare strains of cannabis and oils, with the intent to expand into vape-pens, rosins and edible products as they become legal in Canada. Kief Cannabis’ unique variety of cannabis strains will appeal to those seeking a more exclusive, premier product with a small-batch craft feel.

Kief Cannabis is currently in its Series A funding stage and intends to raise the capital needed to complete the construction of a state-of-the-art cultivation facility located in Selkirk Manitoba. Once completed, Kief Cannabis shall utilize refined procedures throughout the entire production process to develop exceptionally high-grade products for its end-users.

About Namaste Technologies Inc.

Namaste Technologies is Your Everything Cannabis Store™. Namaste operates the largest global cannabis e-commerce platform with over 30 websites in 20+ countries under various brands. Namaste’s product offering through its subsidiaries includes vaporizers, glassware, accessories, CBD products, and the company will soon be selling medical cannabis in the Canadian market, subject to approval by Health Canada.

Namaste has developed and acquired innovative technology platforms including NamasteMD.com, Canada’s first Health Canada compliant telemedicine application, and in May 2018 the Company acquired a leading e-commerce AI and Machine Learning Company, Findify AB. Findify uses artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize and personalize a consumer’s on-site buying experience. Namaste is focused on leveraging its cutting-edge technology to enhance the user experience throughout its platforms. Namaste will continue to develop and acquire innovative technologies which will provide value to the Company and to its shareholders as well as to the broader cannabis market.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Sean Dollinger”

Chief Executive Officer

Direct: +1 604-355-6100

Email: [email protected]

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

NamasteTechnologies.com

NamasteMD.com

NamasteVapes.ca

Everyonedoesit.ca

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, Namaste 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 TSXV has neither reviewed nor approved the contents of this press

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Kuuhubb $KUU.ca Announces Appointment of New Board Member, Euro 2,000,000 Convertible Debenture Financing and $5.5M In Quarterly Revenues $TCEHY $ATVI $CYOU

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:25 AM on Wednesday, August 29th, 2018

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Financial Highlights for the Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2018:

  • Revenue (unaudited): US$5.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2018. This revenue was generated primarily from sales of the Recolor app, the in-application sale of virtual goods from the My Hospital game and in-application ad revenue. Recolor experienced a one-time technical issue in a distributor’s platform which negatively impacted revenue and profitability during the quarter ended June 30, 2018.

TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2018  — Kuuhubb Inc. (“Kuuhubb” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: KUU), a technology company focused on acquiring, developing and distributing mobile game applications, provides corporate update:

Changes to Board of Directors: 
Kuuhubb is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Carl-Gustaf von Troil to its Board of Directors. Mr. von Troil is a seasoned investor with extensive executive experience in a multitude of industries, including banking, manufacturing and real estate. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of United Bankers, a publicly listed wealth management company based in Helsinki, Finland.

“We are pleased to welcome Mr. von Troil to our board of directors,” said Jouni Keranen, Kuuhubb’s CEO. “His significant banking and investing experience as well as finance, strategy and leadership skills will be invaluable as we grow our global business initiatives.”

Mr. von Troil will replace Mr. Maurice Colson who is stepping down as a director of the Company upon closing of the announced financing (see below). The Board thanks Mr. Colson for his contributions during his tenure with the Company and we wish him the best in his future endeavours.

€2,000,000 Convertible Debenture Financing: 
Kuuhubb also announces a proposed private placement financing for gross proceeds of EUR2,000,000 through the issuance by the Company of an unsecured convertible debenture (the “Debenture”) in the principal amount of EUR2,000,000. “We have a good relationship with the proposed investor and expect to close this financing within the next two weeks,” said Christian Kolster, Kuuhubb’s Executive Vice President. Kuuhubb plans to use the proceeds from the financing (the “Proposed Financing”) for new product launches, business development and general corporate purposes.

The Debenture will (a) have an interest rate of 5.5% per annum (with the interest payable every six months), (b) mature on the date which is three years from closing date of the Proposed Financing, and (c) be convertible at the option of the holder into common shares of Kuuhubb at a conversion price of Cdn$1.10 per share.

As well, Kuuhubb would have the option to convert the Debenture into common shares of the Company after the two year anniversary of the issuance of the Debenture if the market price of such shares exceeds Cdn$1.10 per share. Kuuhubb would also have the option to redeem the Debenture after the two year anniversary of the issuance of the Debenture.

Closing of the Proposed Financing is subject to the execution of the definitive documentation and receipt of all necessary approvals, including TSX Venture Exchange approval. The final terms of the Debenture may be varied from the foregoing as may be approved by the TSX Venture Exchange. The Debenture will be subject to a four month hold period following issuance and will not be listed for trading on any exchange.

Update on recent financial performance and corporate activities:
The Company plans to publish its consolidated financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis for the financial year ended June 30, 2018 on or before October 29, 2018. The Company’s financial year end is June 30.

Financial Highlights for the Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2018:

  • Revenue (unaudited): US$5.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2018. This revenue was generated primarily from sales of the Recolor app, the in-application sale of virtual goods from the My Hospital game and in-application ad revenue. Recolor experienced a one-time technical issue in a distributor’s platform which negatively impacted revenue and profitability during the quarter ended June 30, 2018.
  • In May 2018, the Company soft launched Incolour, its first India-specific mobile app. Incolour is a standalone colouring app that utilizes the best functionalities of Recolor’s app in an entirely new interface, providing its community access to daily themed features designed to promote user engagement and a family-friendly platform ideally suited to both global and local brand partnership campaigns. The Company’s Incolour marketing strategy is centred around creating partnerships with significant social media influencers and Bollywood stars.

About Kuuhubb
Kuuhubb is a company active in the digital space that focuses mainly on lifestyle and mobile game applications for the female audience. Its strategy is to create sustainable shareholder value through acquisitions of proven, yet underappreciated, assets with robust long-term growth potential. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kuuhubb has a global presence with a strong focus on developing U.S. brand collaborations and Asian partnerships.

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking information. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, statements relating to the completion of the Proposed Financing, future revenue and products and development and growth of the Company’s business) are forward-looking information. This forward-looking information reflects the current expectations or beliefs of the Company based on information currently available to the Company. Forward-looking information is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking information, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on the Company. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, failure to execute the definitive documentation in respect of, or complete, the Proposed Financing, the need to satisfy regulatory and legal requirements and other conditions precedent with respect to the Proposed Financing (including the need to obtain TSX Venture Exchange approval of the Proposed Financing), the possibility that the completion of the Proposed Financing may be delayed or that the terms of the Proposed Financing may change, risks related to the growth strategy of the Company, the possibility that results from the Company’s growth and development plans will not be consistent with the Company’s expectations, the early stage of the Company’s development, competition from companies in a number of industries, the ability of the Company to manage expansion and integrate acquisitions into its business, future business development of the Company and the other risks disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual information form dated October 30, 2017 filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is provided and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking information are reasonable, forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such information due to the inherent uncertainty therein. 

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

For further information, please contact:

Kuuhubb Inc.
Jouni Keränen – CEO
[email protected]
Office: +358 40 590 0919

Bill Mitoulas
Investor Relations
[email protected]
Office: +1 (416) 479-9547

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Marijuana Company of America $MCOA Provides Update on Its Investment in MoneyTrac Technology $AERO $CBDS $CGRW $APH.ca $GBLX $ACG $ACB $WEED.ca $HIP.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:22 AM on Wednesday, August 29th, 2018

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  • Announced that it has received 150,000,000 shares of common stock of Global Payout Inc. as part its reverse merger with MoneyTrac Technology
  • Based on the market price of GOHE’s stock on the date of the share issuance, MCOA has a contingent unrealized gain of approximately 700% on its $250,000 investment, subject to future price fluctuations in the market for GOHE’s stock.

Escondido, California–(August 29, 2018) – MARIJUANA COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. (OTC Pink: MCOA) (“MCOA” or the “Company“), an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation, is pleased to announce that it has received 150,000,000 shares of common stock of Global Payout Inc. as part its reverse merger with MoneyTrac Technology. Based on the market price of GOHE’s stock on the date of the share issuance, MCOA has a contingent unrealized gain of approximately 700% on its $250,000 investment, subject to future price fluctuations in the market for GOHE’s stock.

On March 13, 2017, MCOA entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire 15,000,000 common shares of MoneyTrac Technology, Inc., for a total purchase price of $250,000. As part of MoneyTrac’s merger with GOHE, GOHE issued shares from treasury to MCOA on August 24, 2018. On the date of the share issuance, the closing price of GOHE’s stock was $.0116 a share, valuing the 150M shares position at approximately $1,740,000.

Regarding the share issuance, Don Steinberg, President and CEO stated, “We are pleased to announce that we have received a substantial amount of stock in GOHE. Since we are receiving stock in a publicly traded company, we have the opportunity to realize a gain from our investment in MoneyTrac to help provide the Company with capital to help accomplish our aggressive growth goals and business plan in 2018.”

About Marijuana Company of America, Inc.

MCOA is a corporation which participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name “hempSMART™”, that targets general health and well-being; (2) an affiliate marketing program to promote and sell its legal hemp-based consumer products containing CBD; (3) leasing of real property to separate business entities engaged in the growth and sale of cannabis in those states and jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized and properly regulated for medicinal and recreations use; and, (4) the expansion of its business into ancillary areas of the legalized cannabis and hemp industry, as the legalized markets and opportunities in this segment mature and develop.

About Global Payout, Inc.

Since the Company’s inception in 2009, Global Payout, Inc. has been a leading provider of comprehensive and customized prepaid payment solutions for domestic and international organizations distributing money worldwide. In 2014, Global introduced its first online payment platform called the Consolidated Payment Gateway (CPG), which allowed its enterprise clients to transfer money to international bank accounts, mobile accounts, and prepaid card accounts. The development of the CPG became the foundation for the introduction of its new, state of the art FINTECH payment system in 2017, for both online and mobile applications to allow account holders to maximize an expanded suite of financial services and minimize operational costs. Global will continue to offer their FINTECH payment system to many vertical markets for support of foreign currency exchange and digital currency, including ongoing support of the banking industry and international governments.

About MoneyTrac Technology

MoneyTrac Technology, Inc. (MTRAC) is a “New Age Technology Holding Company” offering a full-service solution for alternative banking and electronic financial marketplace with technology offerings including Payment Platform, Blockchain, Crypto-Commodity Exchange, Compliance, POS, E-Wallet, Mobile Application and Digital Payment Solutions for businesses and companies in various “high-costs of banking” industries. MTRAC offers additional suites of services ranging from business development, sales and marketing, to digital and print advertisement. We are One Network disrupting the status quo. It is MTRAC’S creative vision to create a “The New Age of Currency™” by bringing innovative technology solutions to various industries and providing the “Key to Cashless™.”

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” which are not purely historical and may include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs and results of new business opportunities and words such as “anticipate”, “seek”, intend”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, or similar phrases may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with new projects, the future U.S. and global economies, the impact of competition, and the Company’s reliance on existing regulations regarding the use and development of cannabis-based products. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-12G, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please visit www.sec.gov.

For more information, please visit the Company’s websites at:

MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica.com
hempSMART.com
NetworkNewsWires/MCOA

Corporate Communications Contact:
NetworkNewsWire (NNW)
New York, New York
www.NetworkNewsWire.com
212.418.1217 Office
[email protected]

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#Lithium Demand Flourishes on Global #EV Popularity $NAM.ca $TSLA $LIC.ca $LIX.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:14 PM on Tuesday, August 28th, 2018
  • According to a research report published by Zion Market Research, the global lithium-ion battery market was valued at approximately USD 31.17 Billion in 2016
  • Market is expected to generate USD 67.70 Billion of revenue by the end of 2022 while growing at a CAGR of 13.7% between 2017 and 2022

NEW YORK, August 28, 2018 — According to a research report published by Zion Market Research, the global lithium-ion battery market was valued at approximately USD 31.17 Billion in 2016. The market is expected to generate USD 67.70 Billion of revenue by the end of 2022 while growing at a CAGR of 13.7% between 2017 and 2022. These rechargeable batteries are highly popular because of their small compact size and the ability to deliver high energy density, which makes lithium-ion batteries popular in the consumer electronics sector and for electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, the consumer electronics segment, which includes products such as laptops, phones and tablets, has the largest share of the total lithium-ion battery market revenue. In the near future, the market is expected to shift to electric vehicles as demand in the automotive industry grows. Blue Eagle Lithium Inc. (OTC: BEAG), First Cobalt Corp (OTC: FTSSF), Millennial Lithium Corp. (OTC: MLNLF), NRG Metals Inc. (OTC: NRGMF), Nemaska Lithium Inc. (OTC: NMKEF)

Electric vehicles which are powered by lithium-ion batteries help eliminate diesel emissions and this has encouraged governments to push for accelerated deployment of these vehicles, as well as a push to establish new regulations. The shift towards electric vehicles is slow, yet it is causing battery components such as lithium and cobalt to skyrocket in price, as demand begins to outweigh supply. According to a report by CNBC, Simon Moores, Managing Director of Research at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, said, “Lithium is coming of age in a big way. It’s the core ingredient to 99% of electric vehicles and as a result, demand is going through the roof.”

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CLIENT FEATURE: Monarques Gold $MQR.ca A PRODUCER With $10M In Quarterly Revenues $GDX.ca $ECR.ca $MZZ.ca $QMX.ca $IMG.ca $IAG $MUX

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:31 PM on Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

Why Monarques Gold?

Q4 Highlights (June 30th)

  • Monarques produced 4,695 ounces of gold in its fourth quarter
  • Recorded revenues of $10.0 million in the fourth quarter, from the sale of 4,589 ounces of gold at an average price of $1,609 per ounce (US $1,246), combined with revenue from custom milling, which was up 31% for the quarter.
  • Reported an initial set of results for its 2018 drilling program at the Beaufor Mine. The results were for nine holes totalling 2,047 metres of drilling on the QF1 and 1700 projects (see press release dated July 17, 2018).

FULL DISCLOSURE: Monarques Gold Corp. is an advertising client of AGORA Internet Relations Corp.

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Tartisan $TN.ca Signs Binding Letter of Intent for the Sale of the Alexo-Kelex #Nickel Project $ROX.ca $FF.ca $EDG.ca $AGL.ca $ANZ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:29 AM on Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

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  • Signed a binding Letter of Intent with VaniCom Limited of Perth, Western Australia for the sale of a 100% interest in the Alexo-Kelex Nickel Project located near Iroquois Falls, Ontario
  • Purchase terms include a payment of C$50,000 by VaniCom to the Company on signing the Binding Letter of Intent with a further payment of C$100,000 to the Company in cash on closing of the definitive Purchase Agreement

Toronto, Ontario – Tartisan Nickel Corp. (CSE: TN, FSE: A2DPCM) (“Tartisan”, or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a binding Letter of Intent with VaniCom Limited (“VaniCom”) of Perth, Western Australia for the sale of a 100% interest in the Alexo-Kelex Nickel Project located near Iroquois Falls, Ontario (the “Property”).

The purchase terms include a payment of C$50,000 by VaniCom to the Company on signing the Binding Letter of Intent with a further payment of C$100,000 to the Company in cash on closing of the definitive Purchase Agreement. In addition, VaniCom will issue the Company shares in the capital of VaniCom with a value of C$350,000. Tartisan will receive a 0.5% Net Smelter Return Royalty on any future production from the Alexo-Kelex Nickel Deposit. The Letter of Intent also includes a requirement that VaniCom incur expenditures of at least C$750,000 on exploration and development on the Property over a 36-month period. Tartisan Nickel will also retain the Reclamation Bond Proceeds of approximately C$278,000 presently held by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as the Company wraps up the previously announced summer reclamation program.

Tartisan CEO Mark Appleby commented, “The sale of the Alexo-Kelex Nickel Project brings value to our shareholders while still retaining upside on this particular asset. The furtherance of the project while avoiding dilution and receiving cash and securities fits with our core objectives. Tartisan is pleased to work with VaniCom as they work to advance the Alexo-Kelex Project”.

The Alexo-Kelex Project produced 30,138 tonnes of ore averaging 1.92% nickel containing 1.3 million pounds of nickel in 2004 and 2005. Historically, the Alexo Deposit produced an additional 57,000 tonnes at 3.6% nickel for a total of 4.5 million pounds of contained nickel.

The Alexo-Kelex Project contains an NI 43-101 compliant resource of some 243,000 tonnes of 1.08% nickel for a contained 5.775 million pounds of nickel. The resource also contains 268,000 pounds of copper and some 202,000 lbs of cobalt at lower grades.

The deposits are classified as Kambalda-style named after similar type-deposits occurring in Western Australia. The Alexo and Kelex deposits are composed of massive to semi-massive nickel sulphide accumulations inhabiting basal embayments along the footwalls of steeply dipping komatiitic ultramafic volcanic flows. The massive, semi-massive sulphides are overlain by stringer, net-textured, blebby and lower grade disseminated sulphide haloes extending upwards and away from the contact. The flows contact with intermediate volcanic country rocks. Other komatiitic hosted nickel sulphide deposits and occurrences in the area include the Redstone, McWatters, Hart, Langmuir 1 and 2, and Texmont.

The Alexo-Kelex Project includes: one Mining and Surface Rights holding 27 mineral claims; one Mining Rights Lease holding two mineral claims; 17 Patents, with Mining and Surface Rights; 8 Patents with Mining Rights only; 1 Patent with Surface Rights only and 55 mineral claims, total package encompassing approximately 945 Ha.

About Tartisan Nickel Corp.

Tartisan Nickel Corp is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company which owns 100% of the Kenbridge Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project in Ontario holding compliant resources of 97.8 million lbs of nickel and 47 million pounds of copper. In addition, the Company 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 also owns a significant equity stake (6 MM shares and 3 MM full warrants at 40c) in Eloro Resources Ltd, which is exploring the low-sulphidation epithermal La Victoria Gold/Silver Project in Ancash, Peru.

Tartisan Nickel Corp. common shares are listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE:TN, FSE 8TA). Currently, there are 99,663,550 shares outstanding (113,866,934 fully diluted).

For further information, please contact 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.tartisannickel.com or on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Jim Steel MBA P.Geo. is the Qualified Person under NI 43-101 and has read and approved the technical content of this News Release.

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.

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

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Source: Tartisan Nickel Corp. (CSE:TN, FWB:A2DPCM)

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CNN: What is #Esports? A look at an explosive billion-dollar industry $GMBL $ATVI $TTWO $GAME $EPY.ca $TCEHF $Game.ca $EPY.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:02 AM on Tuesday, August 28th, 2018
  • (CNN)For some, the shooting at an EA Madden tournament in Jacksonville was the first time eSports broke into the public light.
  • In reality, the world of competitive video gaming is a fast-growing international phenomenon with millions of fans and billions of dollars up for grabs
  • Streaming services and live events have turned casual gamers into serious stars who can sometimes rake in seven-figure earnings and massive brand endorsements

What is eSports?

eSports describes the world of competitive, organized video gaming. Competitors from different leagues or teams face off in the same games that are popular with at-home gamers: Fortnight, League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Overwatch and Madden NFL, to name a few. These gamers are watched and followed by millions of fans all over the world, who attend live events or tune in on TV or online. Streaming services like Twitch allow viewers to watch as their favorite gamers play in real time, and this is typically where popular gamers build up their fandoms.

The 2018 Overwatch League Grand Finals were held at the Barclays Center in New York City.

Who watches eSports?

Short answer? A lot of people. According to a report from Newzoo, a market analytics company, 380 million people worldwide will watch eSports this year, including 165 million eSports enthusiasts (a term that describes frequent viewers, as opposed to occasional viewers). The bulk of these enthusiasts watch from North America, China and South Korea.
Tournaments and other events can attract viewing crowds that rival most traditional professional sports outings. The 2017 League of Legends World Championship drew more than 80 million viewers, making it one of the most popular eSports competitions ever. In July, ESPN and Disney XD announced they secured a multi-year deal to broadcast the Overwatch League, a brand-new international league with 12 franchises centered around the incredibly popular multiplayer first-person shooter came, Overwatch.
According to research from Newzoo, 588 major esports events were held in 2017.

Who plays eSports?

As hard as it may be to imagine for devotees of traditional sports leagues like the NFL or the NBA; eSports, at its highest levels, functions in a similar way. In fact, this April, the NBA held a draft for the launch of its new eSports league centered around the basketball-themed NBA 2K game franchise. During the draft, 102 professional eSports players were selected, with all of the pomp and circumstance normally reserved for players on the court.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, center, poses for photographs with gamers at the NBA 2K League draft in April, 2018.
Colleges have even gotten in on the action. More than 50 colleges have varsity eSports programs, recognized by a governing body called the National Association of Collegiate Esports. NACE championships dole out thousands of dollars in prize money, which is put towards scholarships for the winners.

Where’s the money in eSports?

According to research from Newzoo, eSports revenue will reach $906 million worldwide in 2018. By 2019, that number is expected to surpass $1 billion.
That’s a lucrative market, not only for the players, but for brands and video game producers as well. Madden 19, the game featured at the tournament in Jacksonville, is part of the long-running EA Madden Franchise. Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, the EA Madden Franchise has sold more than 130 million units, totaling more than $4 billion in revenue.
eSports players, not unlike traditional athletes, can rake in big money: Tournaments can boast millions of dollars in prize money, which is typically split between the players on the winning teams. That means the world’s very tip-top players can easily earn seven figures in a year. Teams and event organizers also benefit from tickets sales for these competitions. That popular League of Legends tournament from 2017? It generated $5.5 million in ticket sales.
After the shooting, EA Sports canceled the three remaining Madden Classic qualifier events to review safety protocols for competitors and spectators, according to a release issued by the gaming company.

Members of professional eSports team ‘Afreeca Freaks’ prepare to compete in a 2018 ‘League of Legends’ competition in Seoul.
Players also earn money from sponsorships, endorsements and league salaries. To that end, Newzoo reports brands will invest $694 million in eSports ventures this year alone.
According to the numbers and the seemingly unstoppable cultural momentum, eSports will continue to grow as an industry — and a pastime — for the foreseeable future. By the end of 2018, 1.6 billion people will have some knowledge of eSports — that’s more than one fifth of the entire world’s population. So if you haven’t heard much about eSports yet, give it time. Its spread, both globally and culturally, is inevitable.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/27/us/esports-what-is-video-game-professional-league-madden-trnd/index.html

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Namaste $N.ca $NXTTF announces recreational cannabis market strategy $VAPE $VPCO $MCIG $ABCN.ca $ACG.ca $ACB $WEED.ca $HIP.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:06 AM on Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

  • Announced its new corporate strategy related to its position in the Canadian recreational cannabis marketplace
  • Due to much uncertainty surrounding both federal and provincial roll-outs of recreational cannabis, Namaste remained focused solely on the medical cannabis market until such time that a more transparent framework was established

VANCOUVER, Aug. 28, 2018 – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) is pleased to announce its new corporate strategy related to its position in the Canadian recreational cannabis marketplace. Due to much uncertainty surrounding both federal and provincial roll-outs of recreational cannabis, Namaste remained focused solely on the medical cannabis market until such time that a more transparent framework was established. Fast forward to today and it is clearly evident that there has been significant progress made with regards to the rules and regulations outlining the sale and distribution of recreational cannabis. As such, Namaste has made the decision to take a more proactive approach in an attempt to capitalize on several key areas of the recreational market.

Further to recent updates from the Provincial Government of Ontario, Namaste is extremely confident that many of its technology assets will lend themselves to improving the security and distribution of recreational cannabis online and in provincially operated dispensaries. Namaste’s platforms, including its exclusive partnership with YPB Group Ltd. (“YPB”) (ASX: YPB), have the potential to provide far superior authentication and security for provincially approved cannabis products. In addition, the Company’s age and identity verification, with exclusive rights to its facial recognition technology, could help provide a much safer protocol for online retail platforms.  Through NamasteMD, the Company has developed and acquired cutting-edge age and identity verification technology which is already in use in Namaste’s platform, that would provide significant value to all consumers, through all the varying distribution channels across Canada. Namaste would like to reinforce that both platforms are already proven and in operation and would be available for immediate deployment within these applications.

In addition to these valuable authentication protocols, Namaste has also identified the need for its global customers to have confidence in the products they are purchasing, and for vendors to have access to granular data on their end-users. As such, Namaste has introduced YPB’s solutions across its network of manufacturers, including Canadian Licensed Producers, to help bring certainty of authenticity and supply chain transparency to the entire legal cannabis industry globally. This coalition furthers Namaste’s agenda in providing leading technology platforms for its global marketplace and for enhancing the user experience for its customers.

With YPB having recently signed 3 new customers, there is little doubt that this technology brings value to those who adopt YPB’s technology. Namaste believes YPB’s technology could provide a far superior solution to all provinces, especially considering the Ontario Provincial Governments decision regarding online dispensaries. The use of product QR codes would allow those who adopt the technology the ability to not only verify the authenticity of a cannabis product being provincially approved, but also provide valuable product information, including strain data and origin.

Namaste will be initiating the development of a private-label line of cannabis products through its Licensed Producer partners that will include a unique offering of premium strains and products that will be targeted to both medical and recreational markets. By securing numerous agreements with a multitude of Licensed Producers, Namaste has successfully guaranteed its supply channel on a going forward basis, and pending approval of Cannmart’s sales license, the Company is well positioned to launch its fully-integrated marketplace by introducing cannabis sales into its online platform.

The Company will be actively pursuing opportunities in online recreational cannabis sales within provinces that permit. Through its partnerships with Licensed Producers, Namaste will offer a comprehensive online platform for recreational cannabis including integration of its various technology components that will bring significant value to Namaste and its partners. Namaste will also have the unique ability to offer other various technology integrations, including Pineapple Express Inc. (“Pineapple Express”) same-day delivery service. With the initial launch of same-day delivery in Toronto, which represents the fourth largest city in North America, Namaste eventually plans to roll-out the service across Canada and into other major markets including Vancouver and Winnipeg.

While Namaste has laid the foundation to become Canada’s leading online retailer of medicinal cannabis and will continue to focus on the medical market, the Company is now focused on expanding the scope of its platform to gain market share in the recreational space by offering the top Licensed Producer products, industry-leading technology integrations and a superior user experience.

Management Commentary

Sean Dollinger, President, and CEO of Namaste comments: “Over the past year we’ve been very quiet as it relates to the recreational cannabis industry. We have taken our time to see how the legislation progresses province by province. Although we are not a cultivator, we do see significant market share for the Company in providing highly valuable technology platforms to the recreational market. Furthermore, through strategic partnerships with Licensed Producers we will certainly be developing our own brand that will be sold through medical and recreational channels.

As we progress towards official legalization Namaste has never been better positioned to capitalize on both markets. Now that we have proven that our platform works, with the acceleration of our medical patients we can now work on utilizing our technology to become a leader in the recreational space.

We are very excited to see our strategy coming together and unfolding before our eyes. We’d like to thank all of our shareholders for their support and hope to see everyone at the Pledge Party September 12th.

About Namaste Technologies Inc.

Namaste Technologies is Your Everything Cannabis Store™. Namaste operates the largest global cannabis e-commerce platform with over 30 websites in 20+ countries under various brands. Namaste’s product offering through its subsidiaries includes vaporizers, glassware, accessories, CBD products, and the company will soon be selling medical cannabis in the Canadian market, subject to approval by Health Canada.

Namaste has developed and acquired innovative technology platforms including NamasteMD.com, Canada’s first Health Canada compliant telemedicine application, and in May 2018 the Company acquired a leading e-commerce AI and Machine Learning Company, Findify AB. Findify uses artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize and personalize a consumer’s on-site buying experience. Namaste is focused on leveraging its cutting-edge technology to enhance the user experience throughout its platforms. Namaste will continue to develop and acquire innovative technologies which will provide value to the Company and to its shareholders as well as to the broader cannabis market.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Sean Dollinger”

Chief Executive Officer

Direct: +1 (604) 355-6100

Email: [email protected]

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

NamasteTechnologies.com

NamasteMD.com

NamasteVapes.ca

Everyonedoesit.ca

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, Namaste 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 TSXV has neither reviewed nor approved the contents of this press release.

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#Digitization in the Education Sector: Five Best Online Educational Classes in #India #edtech $BTRU.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:49 PM on Monday, August 27th, 2018
  • Students no longer need to sit inside a classroom to gain knowledge, as they can do the same using their smartphones, tablets and computers
  • ‘The Future of the world is in my classroom today,’ says a wise quote by Ivan Welton Fitzwater, an American educator. The statement   indeed is true; nonetheless, with the emergence of digitization, the way one views a classroom has massively changed. Students no longer need to sit inside a classroom to gain knowledge, as they can do the same using their smartphones, tablets and computers.

One of the biggest sectors in the world that has been affected by digitization is the educational sector. Therefore, educational institutions have adapted themselves in order to keep up with the current digital world. As students are increasingly accessing devices to gain knowledge, leading educational institutions are developing apps and launching channels on YouTube so as to provide classes to their students online.

Google Classroom, which was probably one of the first online educational suites to be created, recently received new tweaks and updates to make it more efficient. The new updates include a classwork page, a comment bank to provide teachers with feedback, and the ability to copy and reuse previous classwork with other classes.

Indian institutions too have taken the initiative to move towards the evolving digital platform and are coming out with apps that are revolutionizing the way we parse information. Online education could save students time, energy and money as all they need to do is attend classes from the comfort of their homes. Here are five popular online educational classes in India :

NIIT

This app brings skills training from NIIT classrooms directly to every digitally connected Indian for free. NIIT claims that it has made over 20 skill-based training programs in IT, banking and finance, retail and management available through this platform. “Learners across India will have access to the proven cloud campus learning enablers such as cloud courseware, cloud lab, online assessment and collaborative learning,” says NIIT. Anybody who owns smartphones, tablets or computers and have access to WiFi/2G/3G/4G connections may download the NIIT app and start the classes immediately.

BYJU’s

BYJU’s claims to have around 16 million registered school students on its platform. Along with offering learning programs in mathematics and science for students between classes  4th to 12th, BYJU’s also has test preparatory courses for competitive exams like CAT, NEET & JEE, IAS, GRE and GMAT. BYJU’s Founder CEO, Byju Raveendran himself takes classes for students along with other teachers. BYJU’s also has tips and tricks for IAS aspirants from IAS toppers.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy, which was started by educator Salman Khan in 2006, was one of the first educational academies to take the online initiative. The organization first started producing short lessons in the form of YouTube videos and now has an app as well. The Khan Academy also won the 2018 Google Play Best Social Impact award. Students can take mathematics classes with quizzes, and after each assessment, a personalized recommendation on exercises to focus on will be provided to students.

Coursera

Along with offering courses in mathematics to music for students, Coursera also offers advanced courses like computer science (programming, mobile, and web development), data science (machine learning, statistics, probability), business (accounting, marketing, and entrepreneurship), sciences (robotics, chemistry, nutrition and medicine), and more. One can also earn a certificate from Coursera but that has to be paid for.

Unacademy

If you want Kiran Bedi as your educator, then Unacademy could be the place for you. Unacademy claims to have some top educators including Kiran Bedi, India’s first woman IPS officer and now the Governor of Pondicherry, on board. They also provide content for provide content for major competitive examinations like UPSC, SSC CGL, CAT, GRE, GATE, CA, JEE, Pre-Medical, Railways Examinations, etc. Unacademy was co-founded by Gaurav Munjal, Roman Saini, Hemesh Singh, and Sachin Gupta. Unacademy’s YouTube channel apparently has over 1.5 million subscribers.

Source: https://www.dqindia.com/digitization-indian-education-sector-five-best-online-educational-classes-india/

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Busting The Myths And Understanding The True Potential Of #Blockchain $SX $SX.ca $SXOOF $IDK.ca $HIVE.ca $BLOC.ca $CODE.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:51 AM on Monday, August 27th, 2018
  • There has been much excitement about the disruptive potential of blockchain technology, but there is also much confusion.
  • Some people think blockchain is used only with Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies or that it’s only used to enable nefarious, anonymous online transactions.
  • In reality, blockchain is one of several key technologies — along with the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence and fog computing — that are revolutionizing businesses and transforming entire industries.
Maciej Kranz Incubates businesses and drives co-innovation at Cisco. IoT pioneer, investor, board member, author.

There has been much excitement about the disruptive potential of blockchain technology, but there is also much confusion. Some people think blockchain is used only with Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies or that it’s only used to enable nefarious, anonymous online transactions. In reality, blockchain is one of several key technologies — along with the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence and fog computing — that are revolutionizing businesses and transforming entire industries. Together, these four technologies can drive new business models and deliver new value propositions while solving longstanding challenges with transparency and security in transactions that involve multiple parties and large amounts of data.

To understand the true potential for blockchain, we must first define the technology, then dispel some of the common myths and, lastly, examine some of its most exciting potential use cases.

What Is Blockchain?

Blockchain technology is a decentralized ledger that allows a shared set of computing systems to agree that a transaction between multiple parties is authentic. These outcomes are permanently recorded and consistently reconciled and updated in a cryptographically secure way. Because the ledger is distributed among all transaction participants, it exists simultaneously in multiple places, making it extremely difficult to manipulate entries or tamper with the data without the other parties noticing. Thus, what makes blockchain so important is its ability to automate trust and transparency among all parties using it.

Perhaps one of the most important innovations in the blockchain space is the reinvention of the smart contract. Smart contracts have existed for decades but are now being reimagined to operate and automate business processes in a fully decentralized fashion, enabling shared rules of engagement, conduct, and business processes to be automated and enforced ecosystem-wide. Smart contracts expanded blockchain applications beyond cryptocurrencies.

MYTH: Blockchain equals Bitcoin.

REALITY: Because blockchain technology is used in the bookkeeping for Bitcoin, many people equate the two or believe that blockchain is only used in the cryptocurrency world. Yes, both technologies originated together, but today cryptocurrencies are just one of many applications that can be run on top of blockchain.

REALITY: Blockchain used for Bitcoin is perhaps the most well-known example of a permissionless, public blockchain network in which anyone can participate. Cryptocurrencies use this type of blockchain technology because it allows all parties to track, verify and agree upon transactions, even when the individual participants remain anonymous. But this is just one of the blockchain models. Another one is a private, permissioned blockchain that is beginning to see an uptick in adoption. Some large enterprises — including Microsoft, Walmart and JPMorgan, among others — are beginning to deploy blockchain networks in which only known entities (such as partners, suppliers or customers) may participate. With a private, permissioned blockchain, a company uses protocols to achieve consensus and to verify and assemble blocks in blockchain. Such a blockchain can deliver thousands of transactions per second and provide granular management and control over who sees and accesses the transactions.

MYTH: A blockchain ledger cannot be altered.

REALITY: As previously mentioned, all parties have transparency into the transactions recorded in the blockchain ledger and each block is tied to the block before it. This transparency and visibility into a single source of truth makes blockchain extremely difficult, if not impossible to manipulate at scale. However, with that said, there is still much work to be done to ensure that blockchain networks are secure end to end. This starts with ensuring data and transactions entered in the blockchain ecosystem are adequately protected from manipulation. The infrastructure that the blockchain networks reside on must also have the necessary protections in place. In blockchain, you are only as strong as your weakest link. If integration points are compromised, then the entire blockchain ecosystem could be at risk.

MYTH: Blockchain is mainly applicable to the financial services industry.

REALITY: When discussing the potential for blockchain technology, most talk focuses on the financial services industry. In fact, new use cases for the technology are emerging almost daily across many different industries. Here are just a few:

• Ending counterfeiting in the supply chain: Companies are beginning to fight counterfeiting by implementing private blockchain ledgers throughout their supply chains. By creating a unique digital signature for each product or component, they can easily trace providence, chain of custody and transfer of ownership for end-to-end visibility. Similarly, supply chains can improve food safety and pinpoint the origins of tainted goods using a blockchain ledger.

• Managing electronic health records: Every year, deaths occur because of medical errors, some of which could be the result of health care providers not having a complete picture of a patient’s medical history. By maintaining health records in a private blockchain network, medical professionals can request permission to access a patient’s record to serve their specific purpose and record transactions on the decentralized ledger. This can help prevent catastrophic mistakes such as different physicians prescribing conflicting medications.

• Strengthening data privacy: Numerous large-scale data breaches like those at Equifax and Yahoo show that personal information is highly vulnerable when stored in online databases. With a federated digital identity model stored on a blockchain ledger, individuals could maintain more control over their personal information, giving businesses permission to access only the minimum amount of information necessary and enjoying the ability to know who has viewed their information.

These are only a few of the ways blockchain has the potential to disrupt and transform industries, positively impact our economy and even save lives. A variety of blockchain use cases are still in the proof-of-concept phase, but it’s increasingly clear that when paired with other leading technologies like IoT, artificial intelligence and fog computing, the potential to add new business value is nearly limitless.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/08/27/busting-the-myths-and-understanding-the-true-potential-of-blockchain/#71604e235113

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