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5 of the latest popular social media trends $PEEK.ca $BCOV $AVID

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:54 PM on Tuesday, January 30th, 2018

Sanskriti Acharya

January 26, 2018

  • Growth of live streaming
  • Live video streaming has changed the way people interact with one another and share their experiences, through live events such as football or cricket games, concerts, cultural events
  • Live streaming trend is transforming everyone into a citizen journalist by giving easy access to anyone with a smartphone.

The word ‘trend’ itself has been changing in terms of people’s interests and choices. Every year, social media is bringing a new trend to connect with people and making things more customised for individual development. Social media has been playing a crucial role in mass audiences, in enhancing an individual, group, community, country as well as a product identity.

In the recent past, a number of significant audio-video and image stories have been integrated into social media platforms: Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Blogs and many more. The development of advanced technologies and creative ideas have created a buzz amongst people on what will be the next and happening trend in social media. People easily get bored with past trends and start seeking new styles and forms in social media.

Although, it is hard to predict how the social media landscape will trend and change in the coming days, below are some of the latest popular social media trends that are in high fashion among people.

  1. Growth of live streaming

Live video streaming has changed the way people interact with one another and share their experiences, through live events such as football or cricket games, concerts, cultural events and so on. The live streaming trend is transforming everyone into a citizen journalist by giving easy access to anyone with a smartphone. According to a survey, about 1.6 billion and plus users are available in the Facebook live app, and a lot more consumers are involved in live streaming of their activities.

  1. ‘Your story’ visible for 24 hours

‘Your story’ will only exist for 24 hours, and then after that, a new one will appear. Nowadays, people love to post their pictures, statuses, quotes and videos of their daily day to days in the ‘Your story’ section on Facebook and Instagram instead of posting it to their timeline. The short and sweet ‘Your story’ invention has been attracting many people every day to use it for new ideas and styles.

  1. Chatbots

With the rise of the messaging and chatting trend, chatbots have been developed to make service easier and faster for the customers. Basically, chatbots are artificial intelligence systems that interact with users via messaging, text or speech. In the near future, we won’t be chatting with just friends on Facebook and WhatsApp only but with Bots, which will be representing different companies from all around the world.

  1. Sticky Al

Sticky Al is an artificial neural network app which helps capture yourself as a still or GIF image. It takes your own selfie stickers and also creates animated stickers that gets saved into the sticker pack, making it easy to share in conversation with family, friends and colleagues; you can also share them via any compatible messaging or social media app, such as Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, WeChat, iMessage and so on.

  1. Blogs

Blogs are online chronicle texts that are updated frequently or on a daily basis, usually written in short phrases and sentences that readers can respond to with comments. Like most new innovations on the internet, a blog has become an internet diary where every group, company and even an individual can share their knowledge, expertise, thought processes and goals to everyone. Blogs are often included in social media because of their ability to allow readers to comment, and get involved in a string of discussions with bloggers and others who read the blog to make it social.

Source: https://dailytimes.com.pk/189135/5-latest-popular-social-media-trends/

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How #Blockchain is Transforming Payments and More $SX $SX.ca $SXOOF $IDK.ca #Blockstation $AAO.ca $HIVE.ca $CODE.ca $BLOC.ca $BAC $MA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:31 AM on Tuesday, January 30th, 2018
  • Less than a decade ago, blockchain sounded like the fodder of science fiction; today, the technology is demonstrating its ability to revolutionize the finance industry
  • blockchain provides a new and secure way to execute financial transactions
  • Use of the technology is rapidly expanding, and because of the innovative nature of the technology, its wide-ranging possibilities are being explored and developed by a range of companies with unique objectives

NEW YORK, January 30, 2018  — NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage

Less than a decade ago, blockchain sounded like the fodder of science fiction; today, the technology is demonstrating its ability to revolutionize the finance industry. By stepping outside the existing payment structures, blockchain provides a new and secure way to execute financial transactions. The use of the technology is rapidly expanding, and because of the innovative nature of the technology, its wide-ranging possibilities are being explored and developed by a range of companies with unique objectives. Some, such as SinglePoint, Inc. (OTC: SING) (SING Profile), are looking at how to integrate these technologies to provide a better service for select markets. While alarming articles predict the bursting of the ‘blockchain bubble’, established companies such as Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) and Mastercard, Inc. (NYSE: MA) have moved to adopt blockchain technology, signalling its acceptance by mainstream banking. Meanwhile, companies such as Bitcoin Services, Inc. (OTC: BTSC) and Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) continue looking for new ways to exploit the technology’s potential.

The Future of Payment
Blockchain is a system for recording and sharing information, including financial data. Because of the way data is stored within a blockchain, there is no need for a central organization tasked with controlling records. This decentralization makes it easier to transfer data or money while reducing the risk of fraud or error. The benefits are such that the World Economic Forum has predicted that 10% of GDP will be stored on blockchain technology by 2025.
Blockchain has become famous mostly through the meteoric rise of bitcoin, which has seen the market value of cryptocurrencies rise to over $540 billion. But its use goes far beyond this. Its ability to verify clients and products is expected to lead to better records of property ownership and certification of diamonds. It could provide smart contracts that automatically pay out when success criteria are hit. By acting as a secure system for direct payments, it will reduce the need for intermediaries in financial systems, allowing people to make payments more quickly and directly.

Putting the Pieces Together
One of the companies seeking to take advantage of these capabilities is SinglePoint (OTC: SING), which has grown from a mobile technology provider into a diverse holding company with a growing portfolio of investments in blockchain-related technology. SinglePoint’s aggressive, acquisition-based growth strategy has seen it dramatically expand its services and brand awareness in the investment community.
SinglePoint is implementing blockchain to the core of its business strategy, specifically as it pertains to the cannabis and other ‘high-risk’ industries. By acquiring companies and technologies with established roots in blockchain services, SinglePoint can provide increasingly integrated options for blockchain-based payment systems. For example, the company’s recent agreement to acquire Bitcoin Beyond will provide SinglePoint a user-friendly point-of-sale payment system that will provide merchants and bitcoin users a range of unprecedented capabilities. Bitcoin Beyond was created to overcome the challenges of merchants in the cannabis industry, which is crippled by cash management issues due to the lack of banking options. Functioning as a general-purpose point-of-sale system, Bitcoin Beyond is poised to address the growing demand for fast and reliable electronic payment processing for the cannabis industry.
“We are thrilled with this opportunity. Acquiring Bitcoin Beyond put us ahead of what we believe merchants have access to now. This platform has by far the easiest user interface we have seen in the market, and we are confident merchants will be quick to adopt this solution as it stands as the sole alternative to traditional options offered to the cannabis industry,” SinglePoint President Wil Ralston stated in the press release (http://nnw.fm/l7DK5).
One of the advantages of the Bitcoin Beyond System is that it makes cryptocurrency transactions easy by instantly doing the conversion for USD for merchants and customers. It can process payments in bitcoin, the most popular blockchain payment system, from any web-enabled terminal available at checkout, from a cell phone or tablet to a full PC.
SinglePoint also has its own proprietary bitcoin exchange (app.singleseed.com), launched in November 2017. Customers can easily sign up using a credit or debit card, then use the system to benefit from blockchain’s quick, secure payments.
SinglePoint’s commitment to integrated solutions extends beyond acquiring companies and into collaborations. The company has agreements with various businesses, including fintech solutions provider Global Payout, to advance and streamline the process involved in delivering payment applications.
The company has also teamed up with SharkTank veteran and entrepreneur Kevin Harrington – which has led 20 companies to reach revenues of over $100 million – to develop and promote a range of cryptocurrency projects, including SinglePoint’s exchange and bitcoin payment platform and the integration of Procurrency, an e-commerce and rewards platform using blockchain currency (http://nnw.fm/qV7Xp).
With these initiatives, SinglePoint is tapping into not just one fast-growing sector but two, as many of its financial and technological solutions are geared toward cannabis merchants.

Financial Services for a New Market
With cannabis sales now legal in 29 U.S. states, and legislators opening the way to recreational as well as medical use, cannabis is a lucrative business. But federal legislation designed for the war on illegal drugs has created problems for legal cannabis businesses. Many are unable to access the financial services available to other companies and have been forced to work on a cash basis, making them vulnerable to theft and fraud. Blockchain payment systems provide them with a secure alternative to cash payments without needing to engage with banks.
Services such as SingleSeed are specifically geared toward this market, providing a much-needed product for a growing industry. SinglePoint’s blockchain-based services allow secure payments for cannabis merchants. Its collaborations with other companies, including developing mobile apps with AppSwarm, ensure that these services are easily accessible. SinglePoint’s willingness to move quickly is vital in these fast-growing sectors. The AppSwarm collaboration began with an aim to launch their first app within 90 days.
SinglePoint’s services for the cannabis sector show how blockchain technology and the companies behind it can provide more than just financial solutions. The work with AppSwarm will allow safe delivery to customers in their homes, increasing the speed, security, and efficiency of the cannabis supply chain.
The technology provided by SinglePoint goes beyond just a payment system. It also provides vendors with a system to digitally track their inventories, provide information about products to customers, and automatically remove products from the inventory once sold. Though this is currently targeted at cannabis suppliers, it is a system that could be useful for any cash-based business looking for a more secure way to operate. Thanks to money from the fast-growing legal cannabis market, SinglePoint is creating software that will be useful for all manner of small businesses.
SinglePoint’s interest in integrating systems and supply chains extends into other parts of the cannabis industry. The company recently established a joint venture with Smart Cannabis, making a major move into California’s cannabis market before blanket marijuana legalization in that state. Having previously acquired Discount Indoor Garden Supply in California and invested in California-based cannabis equipment supplier Convectium, SinglePoint is now the owner or investor in products and services covering the whole cannabis supply chain. It is in a position to provide the same sort of integrated services it has pioneered in blockchain payments.
The partnership with Smart Cannabis is particularly valuable in capturing market share within California’s red-hot commercial marijuana cultivation market. Smart Cannabis provides a range of innovative products for cannabis growers, including automated greenhouse systems and a unique seed-to-sale app. Seed-to-sale systems are important in managing cannabis sales and ensuring compliance with government regulations. The joint venture will allow the two companies to incorporate blockchain currency into Smart Cannabis’ SMARTAPP and sell it to growers, integrating seed-to-sale and payment mechanisms (http://nnw.fm/t2SAz).

The Bigger Picture on Blockchain
While SinglePoint is providing some of the most interesting examples of integrated systems using blockchain, an increasing number of companies are also exploring the services this technology can provide.

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), the second largest bank in America and the largest wealth management company in the world, has long distanced itself from bitcoin, the leading blockchain currency. But as the holder of at least 27 blockchain patents and 39 relating to cryptocurrency, including some for exchanging currencies, it is clear that the bank is interested in the broader technologies. CEO Brian Moynihan has played down the bank’s interest in cryptocurrencies, even as his organisation prepares for a future built around blockchain.

Mastercard (NYSE: MA), one of the largest payment processing companies in the world, prides itself on its forward-looking approach to finance, listing “Putting technology first” among its areas of focus. It has repeatedly shown an interest in blockchain. In a patent filed on the 9th of November 2017, it set out details for a blockchain database that would reduce delays in payment transfers. Like Bank of America, its leaders are pro-blockchain but anti-bitcoin.

Bitcoin Services (OTC: BTSC) provides support services for people dealing in the most prominent blockchain currency, bitcoin. The company is also working on developing blockchain software, as this technology keeps moving forward.
Direct banking and payments company Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) has singled out blockchain as one of the most important technologies shaping the future of payments. Describing blockchain as secure, transparent, and closer in the way it works to cash than to card payments, Discover has identified the technology as one to keep an eye on. Though the company has not yet announced any blockchain innovations of its own, comments on its Discover Network suggest it is preparing its customers for a blockchain future (http://nnw.fm/BlW3O).
Like any transformative technology, blockchain creates challenges as well as benefits. It relies on large data sets, meaning that new infrastructure may be needed to support widespread use. Its ability to provide direct payments with a minimal data trail has created concerns about money laundering and regulatory oversight. But the genie is out of the bottle, and given its benefits, the question isn’t whether anyone will overcome these challenges, it is who will.

For more information on SinglePoint, visit SinglePoint (OTC: SING)

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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.

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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.

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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
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www.everyonedoesit.co.uk
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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

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  • 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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Tetra Bio-Pharma $TBP.ca Receives Health Canada Approval for Phase 2 #Cannabis Oil Trial in Partnership with Sante Cannabis $ACB.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:15 AM on Monday, January 29th, 2018

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  • Announced the approval by Health Canada of a Phase 2 clinical trial
  • Designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of different doses and ratios of medical cannabis oil (THC & CBD) to improve uncontrolled chronic pain in cancer and non-cancer patients

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Jan. 29, 2018) – Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra” or the “Company“) (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF), a global leader in cannabinoid-based drug development and discovery, is pleased to announce the approval by Health Canada of a Phase 2 clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of different doses and ratios of medical cannabis oil (THC & CBD) to improve uncontrolled chronic pain in cancer and non-cancer patients.

“To our knowledge, this is the first Health Canada-approved phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial using encapsulated medical cannabis oil in Canada,” said Bernard Fortier, Tetra Bio-Pharma’s CEO. According to an Eight Capital analysis1, the cannabis oil market is expected to reach 1.5B$ in 2024.

“This is a significant milestone in our mission to become a global bio-pharmaceutical leader in cannabinoids-based drug development. We currently have a strong pipeline of five cannabinoid-based products, all launched last year and using different delivery systems, in various stages towards Health Canada and FDA approval.”

The Phase 2 trial will be conducted with Montreal-based Santé Cannabis, Quebec’s first medical clinic and resource centre specializing in cannabis and cannabinoids for medical purposes.

According to Health Canada data2, the annual Canadian cannabis oil production for medical purposes was 22,766 kg between October 1st 2016 and September 30th 2017, and is growing continuously. In the third quarter of 2017, it grew 24% from Q2 (Apr-Jun) to Q3 (Jul-Sep)1.

Dr. Guy Chamberland, Tetra’s Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), also commented that “there is limited scientific and clinical information on the different doses and ratios of medical cannabis oil in the management of pain. This type of clinical trial is required to generate the urgently needed safety and efficacy data required by physicians and pharmacists for the adequate care of patients”.

“We are excited to launch this trial to build the evidence base for medical cannabis in chronic pain, and to demonstrate the leadership of Santé Cannabis on the world stage” said Dr. Antonio Vigano, Research Director of Santé Cannabis and McGill University Associate Professor of Oncology. “At Santé Cannabis, our team observes the impact that cannabis oil has for our patients. For many, medical cannabis can reduce or even eliminate the need for other pharmacological medications. As clinicians and researchers, we must pursue these critical steps to quantify its benefits and to investigate potential risks.”

These studies are part of the Company’s sales and marketing strategy required to effectively penetrate a physician-pharmacist market. The outcome of these studies will also support Tetra’s overall drug development strategy and it is expected that this will allow Tetra to reduce the overall time-to-market for a number of its cannabinoids-based prescription drugs. The company will also use this data to create novel new products that will allow Tetra to further increase its share in the cannabis oil market.

Last year, Tetra launched a number of drug development programs that are expected to lead to the commercialization of cannabinoid-based prescription drugs, making it one of the world leaders in cannabinoid pharmaceuticals. Tetra’s vision is to develop an evidence-based approach similar to that of any other prescription drug, thereby allowing physicians to prescribe, and pharmacists to dispense, these medicines to patients in need.

After receiving approval of a phase 1 clinical trial for its PPP005 cannabis oil program in mid-January of this year, Tetra is now launching a phase 2 trial to assess if cannabis oil treatment will reduce the amount of concurrent pain medications and the need for rescue medications to control chronic cancer and non-cancer pain. This phase 2 clinical trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of different doses and ratios of medical cannabis oil. In addition, the study will evaluate the effects on improving symptom burden and on cognition and mood in those chronic pain patients.

Tetra and Santé Cannabis have been preparing for several months to initiate this clinical program. The team at Santé Cannabis has grown to include qualified and experienced personnel in the conduct of clinical trials in compliance with Good Clinical Practices. This trial is driven by the medical experts of Santé Cannabis and will provide much needed safety and efficacy data in this patient population, as well as provide Tetra with critical knowledge of the benefits of different ratios of THC and CBD in pain management.

1: Cannabis Sector, Eight Capital Estimates, July 2017

2: Health Canada Market Data, [https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medical-use-marijuana/licensed-producers/market-data.html]

About Tetra Bio-Pharma:

Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and clinical development. Tetra is focusing on three core business pillars: clinical research, pharmaceutical promotion and retail commercialization of cannabinoid-based products.

More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com

Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

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Forward-looking statements

Some statements in this release may contain forward-looking information. All statements, other than 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 regarding potential acquisitions and financings) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “may”, “will”, “should”, “continue”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, without limitation, the inability of the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowPros MMP Inc., to obtain a license for the production of medical marijuana; failure to obtain sufficient financing to execute the Company’s business plan; competition; regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, the success of the Company’s research strategies, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory process, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions and other risks disclosed in the Company’s public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. While no definitive documentation has yet been signed by the parties and there is no certainty that such documentation will be signed The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities legislation.

Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
Dr. Anne-Sophie Courtois, DVM
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
(514) 360-8040 Ext. 210
[email protected]

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