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CannabisNewsBreaks – MCTC Holdings, Inc. (MCTC) Appoints Cannabis Industry Veteran Robert L. Hymers III as its Chief Financial Officer

MCTC Holdings (OTC: MCTC), a cannabinoid science forward company developing unique hemp infusion technologies, today announced its addition of cannabis industry veteran, Robert L. Hymers III, as its chief financial officer. Hymers, who currently serves as a director of the Company, brings an extensive background in corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis, tax, investor relations, strategic planning and risk management along with a deep understanding of the hemp and cannabis industries. “The addition of Robert Hymers to the management team significantly strengthens our Company,” MCTC Chief Executive Officer Arman Tabatabei said in the news release. “He brings a unique combination of financial knowledge, executive insight and managerial talent that will help us not only in financial reporting and compliance, but also relative to both strategic planning and tactical execution. We welcome Robert to his new role with the MCTC family.”

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About MCTC Holdings, Inc.

MCTC Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a: Cannabis Global) is a Delaware registered, fully reporting and audited publicly-traded company. With the hemp and cannabis industries moving very quickly and with a growing number of market entrants, MCTC plans to concentrate its efforts on the middle portions of the hemp and cannabis value chain. The Company plans to actively pursue R&D programs and productization for exotic cannabinoid isolation, bioenhancement of cannabinoids and polymeric solid nanoparticles and nanofibers for addition into consumer products and for dermal application. The Company was reorganized during June of 2019 and announced its intent to enter the fast-growing cannabis sector and its intent to change its corporate identity to Cannabis Global, Inc. The Company is headed and managed by a group of highly experienced cannabis industry pioneers and entrepreneurs. More information on the Company can be viewed at www.CannabisGlobalinc.com.

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420 with CNW – Arizonans Spent More Than $500M on Medical Marijuana in 2019

Last year, Arizona residents spent more than half a billion dollars on medical marijuana, an increase from the previous year, which is an indication of marijuana prevalence within the state. This year voters will decide whether to legalize adult-use marijuana during the November elections.

According to a year-end report from the Department of Health Services in Arizona, as of December 2019, there were 220,000 registered medical marijuana patients in the state’s program. Last year, these patients bought approximately 83 tons of marijuana.

Compared to the number of tons purchased in 2018 (61 tonnes), there was a 36%  increase, and the number of patients increased by 18% over the course of one year.

The patients purchased most of the marijuana in dry flower form, which was equivalent to 75 tons. The patients also bought around 6,000 pounds of marijuana edibles and 9,226 pounds of other types of marijuana concentrates.

The state sold marijuana worth about $580 million, with each pound of marijuana was sold for an average cost of $3,500. Some of the retail marijuana outlets sell high-end cannabis, which goes for not less than $300 an ounce or approximately $5,000 per pound.

Although the price of weed was expected to drop as marijuana producers increased their efficiency, in 2018, a report commissioned by Arizona dispensaries estimated that the average retail price of marijuana stood at around $4,800 per pound.

Arizona is pushing for recreational marijuana legalization, and the latest quarterly campaign finance reports show nearly $446,000 in contributions from business from the month of October to December. Thirteen individuals also contributed approximately $1,700 towards the campaign efforts.

So far, the overall contributions were $1.6 million for the Smart and Safe Arizona Act. Since September, advocates and supporters of the measure have been collecting signatures to place the bill on the 2020 ballot.

According to the measure, people aged 21 and above would be allowed to possess an ounce of marijuana, while the issue of potency is left to the state to decide.

If the measure is voted for, the act will allow the sale of adult-use marijuana at the existing 130 medical marijuana dispensaries in the state as well as at an additional 26 licensed retail outlets which are aimed at ensuring social equity. The 26 retail outlet permits would be issued to individuals from communities that were adversely affected by prohibition.

The recreational marijuana legalization efforts in Arizona are financed by the existing medical marijuana dispensaries.

In the past quarter, Harvest Health and Recreational Inc. dispensary based in Tempe contributed $250,000. The dispensary is on the way to becoming the largest legal marijuana retailer in the U.S.

MedMen Enterprises Inc. also contributed $200,000 in October. However, the company recently sold its three medical marijuana dispensaries located in Arizona.

Analysts think that going by the sales figures for the medical marijuana market, cannabis companies like MCTC Holdings Inc. (OTC: MCTC) are certain that those glowing figures will pale in comparison to what the recreational market will generate once it is legalized.

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420 with CNW – Canadian Monthly Pot Spending Exceeds $100M for the First Time

In business, a year can make a huge difference. At this time last year, pot stocks were untouchable as they were flying high, and most of the brand-name companies were expecting recurring profitability by the time 2019 comes to an end, but the reality of the situation was the opposite of their expectations. Some of the states in the U.S. have imposed high tax rates on marijuana sales, persistent supply challenges in Canada and the ever-growing marijuana illicit market posed a significant challenge to the legal marijuana industry in 2019 and these challenges eventually managed to push a several of the popular marijuana stocks to two-year lows.

However, hope that pot stocks will bounce back is not lost because last week, Statistics Canada issued its monthly retail trade sales report for the month of November which showed that marijuana sales hit a new all-time high, something which was unexpected since the pot industry in Canada is still facing supply and illicit market challenges. In the month of November 2019, marijuana sales jumped to $100 million. Below is a snapshot of the store sales progress since recreational cannabis sales started on Oct 17, 2018:

  • October (2018): C$53.68 million ($40.6m)
  • November (2018): C$53.73 million ($40.7m)
  • December (2018): C$57.34 million ($43.4m)
  • January: C$54.88 million ($41.6m)
  • February: C$51.66 million ($39.1m)
  • March: C$60.94 million ($46.2m)
  • April: C$74.58 million ($56.5m)
  • May: C$85.81 million ($65m)
  • June: C$91.46 million ($69.3m)
  • July: C$107.36 million ($81.3m)
  • August: C$125.95 million ($95.3m)
  • September: C$122.93 million ($93.1m)
  • October: C$128.98 million ($97.7m)
  • November: C$135.75 million ($102.8m)

Wall Street forecasts that in 2024, the marijuana industry will generate $5 billion in annual sales. Since recreational marijuana sales were launched in Canada on Oct. 17, 2018, the marijuana market in the country has generated a total of $916.6 million in revenues.

Marijuana sales in Canada could make a significant leap in 2020 because Wall Street and investors are hoping that the increase in marijuana sales is just the tip of the iceberg. Two significant changes are expected to increase cannabis demand by customers and minimize the supply challenges hindering weed sales. These changes include the launch of high-margin derivative products, which started last year, mid-December. The products are appealing to the younger generation of users who have shown a willingness to purchase these products, which include vapes, edibles, topicals, concentrates, and infused beverages.

The second change is the long-awaited dispensary permit reform in Ontario, which has the largest population of Americans in Canada. Thirty-eight percent of Ontario residents are Canadians, and the state has only 24 operational marijuana retail outlets, which are not enough to serve the large population, forcing most to turn to the black market. Ontario hopes to have around 250 dispensaries by the end of 2020.

Experts believe everything is looking up for the industry, and pot companies like SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) could be looking forward to getting their fair share of that pie this year.

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CBDNewsBreaks – No Borders Inc. (NBDR) Leverages Blockchain Technology to Provide Security to Cannabis Industry

No Borders (OTC: NBDR) has developed a blockchain data-security platform called CBD Lab Chain that utilizes Ethereum blockchain technology to deliver supply-chain transparency. An article discussing the company reads, “No Borders is a multifaceted brand-development and marketing business using its new blockchain-technology platform, CBD LabChain, to protect consumers and securely inform them of the supply-chain safety of cannabidiol (‘CBD’) products, which are potentially susceptible to chemical taints, inordinate tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) drug levels and incorrect CBD quality claims. The technology is currently used to safeguard CBD products developed by another subsidiary, No Borders Naturals, but has since become a potential revenue stream through sales to outside CBD retailers (http://cnw.fm/bfuR4). . . . Blockchain uses a series of digital ‘blocks’ in sequence as electronic, signed receipts for every event that occurs in a transaction or chain of transactions involving a product. No Borders Labs’ CBD LabChain anticipates revenue from its technology through fees from companies dedicated to demonstrating the transparency of their product chain through lab test results that occur along the plant-to-product shelf route to the consumer.”

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About No Borders Inc.

No Borders is a multifaceted corporation specializing in the acquisition, creation and scaling of commercial and consumer products by utilizing cutting-edge technologies to reduce costs while increasing revenues and shareholder value through technological superiority across its portfolio of assets. The company’s portfolio of brands includes:

  • No Borders Naturals Inc., a purveyor of health and wellness products for active consumers and their pets.
  • No Borders Dental Resources Inc., a provider of equipment and supplies to medical and dental professionals across the United States through the trade name MediDent Supplies (MediDentsupplies.com).
  • No Borders Labs Inc., which provides leading-edge tech tools to NBDR internal companies while also offering consulting, architecture and software development services to external businesses looking to update their technology infrastructures for greater efficiency, security and transparency (NoBordersLabs.com).
  • CBDLabChain.com, which is a powerful tool to demonstrate in an unbiased and unchangeable way a clear sense of security to consumers of CBD products by recording Certificate of Authority (COA) on a blockchain-technology platform. With a goal to provide consumers with peace of mind, No Borders Labs designed CBD LabChain to record THC, CBD and other lab-test data variants with those results easily accessible via QR code linkage as well as a clear Results Guaranteed with Blockchain icon, which can be integrated directly into individual product labels.

No Borders is headquartered in Arizona with resources in the United States, South America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.NBDR.co.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – technical420 Highlights Five Cannabis Businesses Positioned to Benefit from Global Industry Growth

Five cannabis industry players were recently highlighted in an article authored by Anthony Varrell on technical420 titled ‘The Cannabis Trade Continues To Be “The Big Long” Amid Rapid Global Growth’. The article identifies Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC), Canrim Growth Group, Aleafia Health (TSX: ALEF) (OTCQX: ALEAF), MediPharm Labs (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF), and Halo Labs Inc. (NEO: HALO) (OTCQX: AGEEF) as cannabis businesses that are set to benefit from the anticipated growth within the cannabis industry. “An important trend that we have identified in the cannabis sector is related to the expected growth of the industry from a revenue standpoint. Over the next decade, the global cannabis industry is forecast to witness unprecedented growth as new markets come on-line and existing markets mature,” StoneBridge Partners Managing Director Anthony Varrell writes. “Estimates associated with the legal cannabis industry have been increasing and we are favorable on the implications this will have on the companies that are capitalizing on the global cannabis market.”

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Technical420 is dedicated to educating investors about the risk and rewards of investing in the cannabis industry. It highlights companies that have the most growth potential by utilizing its proprietary analytics platform. For more information, visit www.technical420.com.

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CBDNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) CEO Discusses Impressions over the Coronavirus on MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon

ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) was featured on this week’s episode of MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. The internationally syndicated program, viewed in over 200 million households and more than 75 countries, covers money-focused topics and features in-depth interviews with CEOs and executives that offer insights into various companies and their operations and future outlooks. This week’s program featured CIIX CEO Warren Wang as he discussed his impressions over the Coronavirus. “I’m not a doctor; I cannot say that CBD can help your immune system,” Wang stated in the interview, indicating that, based on his experience and other sources such as YouTube, he believes that CBD has the potential to help. “So, I think our focus in the next six to 12 months is really selling the CBD oil to the Chinese population in the [U.S.]. I think it is a tremendous, tremendous opportunity. We are only one of a few companies trading on the OTC to sell CBD Oil to Chinese people in the [U.S.].”

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About ChineseInvestors.com Inc.

Founded in 1999, ChineseInvestors.com endeavors to be an innovative company by providing (a) real-time market commentary, analysis and educationally related services in both traditional and simplified Chinese language character sets; (b) advertising and public-relations-related support services; and (c) retail, online and direct sales of hemp-based products and other health-related products. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ChineseInvestors.com.

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420 with CNW – First Cannabis Consumption Lounge Gets Approved in Illinois

Illinois launched recreational marijuana sales on Jan. 1, and less than a month later, the state is planning to open the first marijuana consumption lounge where people would be allowed to use marijuana freely on-site.

Springfield City Council approved a marijuana consumption lounge with a vote of 9 to 1. The HCI Alternatives consumption lounge will be located in the downtown area of Springfield.

Illinois has allowed people to consume marijuana in the comfort of their residences. But, with the approval of marijuana consumption lounges, fans can now consume weed socially away from their homes.

Springfield Alderwoman Doris Turner said that the reason they approved the opening of marijuana lounges was to ensure the safety of people looking to consume marijuana, which is now legal in the state of Illinois. Individuals aged 21 and above are allowed to possess and consume marijuana in the state. Turner further said that she believes that people would be more comfortable and responsible, and they will behave similarly to how they behave when they go to a bar.

The sole dissenting councilman, Alderman Joe McMenamin, said that he was concerned over the consumption of both alcohol and marijuana in the state of Illinois.

During the first day of recreational marijuana sales in Illinois, the dispensaries sold marijuana worth approximately $3.2 million, and the state dispensaries are experiencing a marijuana supply shortage; thus, not meeting the demand of its residents.

The need for safe consumption sites is on the rise as more and more states legalize recreational marijuana.

In the United States, Social Consumption Lounges are places where people can socialize while freely using marijuana, and the lounges are gaining popularity since more places can be seen establishing the consumption lounges.

Speaking to the State-Journal-Register, the owner of HCI, Chris Stone, said that he expects the marijuana lounge to be opened in April. He also said that he hopes that it will be an inspiration for the establishment of other lounges in Illinois.

Stone further said that since it is the first time they are looking to open a consumption lounge in Illinois, they are hoping that in the next three or four months, they will have developed a model that can be used by other businesses looking to venture into the same thing.

Stone also told the news outlet that people could use the movie theater behind the company’s facility to learn how to make marijuana-infused edibles.

Lowell Farms is a Cannabis Café that was opened last year in October in West Hollywood. The café has both an indoor and outdoor patio where people can consume marijuana. The café also sells marijuana products such as flower, concentrates, and edibles.

It is widely believed that cannabis industry players, such as MCTC Holdings Inc. (OTC: MCTC) and Dama Financial, are pleased to see a gradual acceptance of marijuana consumption lounges since it is only logical that there should be a way for people to consume legal marijuana in regulated places outside their homes.

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420 with CNW – More Illinois Residents Opt for Medical Marijuana to Dodge High Taxes

To get more states to legalize marijuana, the cannabis community has been convincing the people as well as the leaders by estimating the amount of tax revenue states could generate from the sale of legal weed. And from the look of things, lawmakers are starting to heed their cries as more and more states move to legalize either medical or recreational marijuana, or even both. However, the tax imposed on marijuana sales is too high in some states such that consumers are opting to buy weed from the black market where it is affordable. For Illinois residents, the better option now seems to be legal medical marijuana which is taxed at a lower rate.

Recreational marijuana sales were launched at the beginning of the year in Illinois, and customers have gotten a sticker shock after seeing some of the highest marijuana sales taxes in the U.S. Some cannabis consumers have sworn to stick to the black market until the legal markets offer them affordable prices. However, some of the consumers have devised a way to avoid the high taxes by joining the state’s medical marijuana program, where taxes are much lower.

Local media outlets reported that since the beginning of January, more than 2,600 people have applied for medical marijuana cards. This represents a 34% increase in the total number that applied for medical marijuana cards in the first two weeks of December 2019. The report further said that the rise could be attributed to people wanting to participate in the legal marijuana system.

Most of the marijuana consumers are opposed to the high tax rates in the adult-use sector; thus, the reason they are opting to join the medical side. Additionally, since the products sold in the recreational and medical markets are the same, customers do not have to queue for long to be served when buying medical cannabis as is the case when buying recreational weed.

The Illinois tax system is complex, and the marijuana sales tax rates are high. The growers within the state of Illinois are expected to pay a 7% tax and a series of additional excise taxes depending on the type of product. Customers are also expected to pay fees depending on the type of product and potency. The fees imposed are as follows; for the consumer’s buds 10%, edibles 20%, and any products whose THC is 35% or more 25%, as well as additional state and local taxes.

Overall, the customers are expected to pay a 41% tax. The tax rate has forced many customers to turn to the illicit market. Ironically, instead of people turning to the legal market after the legalization of marijuana, most are buying from the black market.

However, for people to be issued with medical marijuana cards, they need to get a doctor’s certification saying that they have one or several of the illnesses in the qualifying conditions list, such as Alzheimer’s, and cancer as well as pain issues. The patient also has to pay an application fee of $100 to $250 so that they can start purchasing medical marijuana once their card arrives. Medical marijuana purchases are taxed at 1%.

Soon, the state of Illinois will have to consider reviewing its tax system as more and more people are securing medical marijuana cards to escape the high tax rates in the recreational market.

Experts believe that cannabis companies, such as Willow Biosciences Inc. (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQB: CANSF), would like to see states tax marijuana sales in a way that doesn’t make the products too expensive for consumers. A review of the tax regime in Illinois may therefore be warranted so that the black market isn’t inadvertently given a shot in the arm.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Agrify Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Agrify, a developer of premium indoor grow solutions for the cannabis and hemp markets, this morning announced the appointment of Niv Krikov as chief financial officer, effective Feb. 4, 2020. Krikov will leverage his financial leadership and business development expertise to assist Agrify in meeting the rising demand for its products and services. “Niv is a highly accomplished, strong leader whose broad experience will enable Agrify to rapidly move forward with our expansion and optimization initiatives,” Agrify chief executive officer Raymond Nobu Chang stated in the news release. “His proven record in leading organizational transformation; deep public-company finance and accounting experience; and expertise in capital markets, strategic planning and analysis, M&A and financial system implementation will be an asset to our company as we continue to execute our growth strategies.”

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Agrify is a rapidly growing developer of premium indoor grow solutions for the cannabis and hemp marketplace. The company’s comprehensive grow solutions have been developed with one mission in mind: to assist its valued customers in producing the highest quality product possible with consistency and superior yields. Agrify is a non-plant-touching company; to learn more, visit www.Agrify.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – CannabisNewsWire to Serve as an Official Newswire, Platinum Sponsor for O’Cannabiz 2020

CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company part of the InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), today announced that it will again collaborate with the organizers of O’Cannabiz. In addition to serving as an official newswire, CNW will also be a platinum sponsor of the upcoming O’Cannabiz Conference & Expo slated to take place in Mississauga, Ontario from April 23-25, 2020. “O’Cannabiz is Toronto’s premier cannabis business conference, and CannabisNewsWire is proud to once again participate and leverage our comprehensive array of corporate communication solutions,” CNW Director of Syndicated Communications Christopher Johnson said in the news release. “We had an incredible experience at the 2019 O’Cannabiz conference, and we look forward with great anticipation to this year’s exciting event and all it promises to deliver.”

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About The O’Cannabiz Conference & Expo

O’Cannabiz Conference & Expo is hailed as Canada’s premier cannabis business event. Returning to The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, this year’s event is slated to take place from April 23-25, 2020. O’Cannabiz will connect the best and the brightest, including thousands of expert companies and brands from all corners of the nascent space, and serve as a gathering point for the Canadian and international cannabis industry. The event’s multi-day agenda includes a business conference, an industry awards gala and industry and public expos. O’Cannabiz 2020 is expected to draw a massive audience of 7,500+ attendees exploring 400+ booths spread across 100,000 square feet of exhibition space. The event will shed insight across numerous key topics, including policy & regulations, marketing, advertising & branding, growing & cultivation, health & wellness, cannabis science, and finance. O’Cannabiz offers an unparalleled opportunity for cannabis executives, enthusiasts and investors to source, shop, network and grow in the industry. For additional information about O’Cannabiz, including event registration, visit www.oCannabiz.com. Early bird discounts are available through Jan. 31.

About CannabisNewsWire

CannabisNewsWire (CNW) is an information service that provides (1) access to our news aggregation and syndication servers, (2) CannabisNewsBreaks that summarize corporate news and information, (3) enhanced press release services, (4) social media distribution and optimization services, and (5) a full array of corporate communication solutions. As a multifaceted financial news and content distribution company with an extensive team of contributing journalists and writers, CNW is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that desire to reach a wide audience of investors, consumers, journalists and the general public. CNW has an ever-growing distribution network of more than 5,000 key syndication outlets across the country. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, CNW brings its clients unparalleled visibility, recognition and brand awareness. CNW is where news, content and information converge.

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