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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

#CryptoCorner: #Bitcoin Leads Market Surge, CHO to Leverage IBM (NYSE: $IBM) #Blockchain, HIVE (TSXV: $HIVE.V) Posts Increase in ETH Mintage, BIGG (CSE: $BIGG.C) Releases Update on “Certified #Cryptocurrency Investigator” Designation Program

#CryptoCorner: #Bitcoin Leads Market Surge, CHO to Leverage IBM (NYSE: $IBM) #Blockchain, HIVE (TSXV: $HIVE.V) Posts Increase in ETH Mintage, BIGG (CSE: $BIGG.C) Releases Update on “Certified #Cryptocurrency Investigator” Designation Program

Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC January 15, 2020 - Investorideas.com, a leader in crypto and blockchain investing news brings you today’s edition of the Crypto Corner podcast and commentary on what’s driving the cryptocurrency market.

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Stocks discussed: (NYSE:IBM) (TSXV:HIVE) (CSE:BIGG)

The crypto market saw some impressive gains beginning on Monday and continuing to press time today. Total market capitalization had been fairly stable around $217 billion over the weekend, but has since reached as high as $244 billion on Tuesday and this morning, and is currently sitting at $242 billion, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Bitcoin (BTC), which accounts for about 66 percent of the market share, rose from around $8,100 to a current trading price of $8,830.

Mediterranean olive oil giant CHO and IBM (NYSE:IBM) have announced that the former will be leveraging the latter’s IBM Blockchain to provide traceability and enhance quality assurance for its Terra Delyssa extra virgin olive oil. An excerpt from the press release reads:

Blockchain technology enables greater trust across the supply chain by creating a permanent, digitized chain of transactions that cannot be altered. Olive farmers, millers, distributors and retailers alike can all interact more efficiently using near real-time access to comprehensive product data. Consumers can be provided access to detailed information traced to the blockchain about the origins of the products they consume.

HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSXV:HIVE) has released an operational update, indicating that the firm “has experienced a more than 20% increase in newly minted Ether coins mined daily compared to its exit run rate for the last 15 days in December 2019.” This follows HIVE’s “Muir Glacier” Ethereum (ETH) network upgrade earlier in the month. Frank Holmes, Interim Executive Chairman of HIVE, commented:

"As one of the world's largest miners on the Ethereum network, we are excited about recent developments on the network including the beneficial impact of the recent network upgrade. The recent uptick in the number of unique addresses on the Ethereum network also illustrates increasing adoption of the network, which we hope will also result in an increase in the price of Ethereum as such activity has been correlated with the price of Ethereum coins in the past.”

BIGG Digital Assets Inc. (CSE:BIGG) has provided an update on its Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI) designation program. According to the press release, “the CCI program teaches students how to track, trace and investigate cryptocurrency transactions and/or crimes.” Lance Morginn, president of Blockchain Intelligence Group, commented:

“We are pleased to be helping members of law enforcement, financial investigators and educational institutions learn about cryptocurrencies. Through our Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator course (“CCI”), we show participants how to track cryptocurrencies, as well as related investigation techniques specific to the crypto market. CCI was originally designed for US law enforcement across 48 states, and is applicable as accredited hours towards yearly educational improvement. In 2019, we adapted the CCI course content to enhance its usefulness for compliance officers. The response to the CCI designation has been excellent. It also provides tremendous exposure for our other products, QLUE and BitRank.”

Sam Mowers, Investorideas

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The #AIEye: GBT Technologies (OTCPINK: $GTCH) Receives Early Patent Granting for Microchip and Accenture (NYSE: $ACN) Opens Intelligent Operations Center

The #AIEye: GBT Technologies (OTCPINK: $GTCH) Receives Early Patent Granting for Microchip and Accenture (NYSE: $ACN) Opens Intelligent Operations Center

Report from Wipro and RIS Find that 28% of Retailers Plan to Invest in #AI-Driven Customer Service

Point Roberts WA, Vancouver BC – January 15, 2020 – Investorideas.com (www.investorideas.com), a global investor news source covering Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings you today’s edition of The AI Eye- watching stock news, deal tracker and advancements in artificial intelligence.

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Stocks discussed: (OTCPINK:GTCH) (NYSE:ACN) (NYSE:WIT)

GBT Technologies Inc. (OTCPINK:GTCH) has received an early patent granting date for its communication microchip patent. Danny Rittman, GBT's CTO, commented:

"We are pleased to have one of our major patents granted earlier than expected. The invention includes innovative concepts and methods in the communications field. The patent protects future IC circuit designs that achieve a new level of security and privacy in the IoT/Device world."

"We plan to commercialize this technology through business opportunities in partnership with IC design houses via licensing/royalty models. These new capabilities will enable [the] design of high performance, low power, robust microchips to enhance our daily lives with new level of capabilities, security, privacy and with high performance. The technology supports advanced nanometer range manufacturing nodes to ensure product's low cost in mass production, high silicon yield, low power consumption and with superior speed. We are looking forward to offering new horizons within the IoT/Device world for the benefits of our partners and customers."

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has opened an intelligent operations center in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario in the Niagara region. According to the press release, “the new offering leverages the company’s proprietary human-machine operating engine, SynOps, to deliver new user experiences across all customer touchpoints.” Danielle Moffat, who leads this offering for Accenture Operations, explained:

"Sustainable growth has never been more important to companies than it is today. Digital disruption and changing customer expectations have accelerated the need to reinvent sales and service. With the customer lifecycle no longer linear, companies are expected to engage and meet customers in their channel of preference and provide relevant interactions that demonstrate an understanding of their needs. Now is the time for companies to mobilize to an integrated front office, capitalizing on data, digital levers and engagement channels to drive growth and customer loyalty."

Report from Wipro and RIS Find that 28% of Retailers Plan to Invest in AI-Driven Customer Service

Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) in collaboration with US-based retail magazine, Retail Info Systems (RIS), has published a report titled: Smart Store Strategies for Digitally Savvy, Time-Crunched Shoppers. Among the findings were that “an overwhelming number of retailers are planning to stay competitive in the future by investing in new technology solutions such as digital signage, new mobile applications, and AI-driven customer service and support for enhanced consumer experiences called store-of-the-future.” Specifically, the research found that 28 percent of retailers plan to invest in AI-driven customer service and support.

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Sector Close-up for #Solar, #EV and #FuelCell #Stocks; (OTCQB: $SING) (NASDAQ: $BLDP) (TSX: $BLDP.TO) (NASDAQ: $FCEL) (NASDAQ: $TSLA) (NYSE: $TAN)

Point Roberts, WA and Delta, BC - January 15, 2020 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Investorideas.com, a global news source and leading investor resource covering cleantech and renewable energy stocks issues a sector snapshot looking at how cleantech may be the sector to watch in 2020. Following on a strong year in 2019, solar stocks, fuel cell stocks and EV stocks are also leading the pack going into 2020.

Read the full article on Investorideas.com featuring solar company, SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) and other companies in the sector.

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According to ETF.com’s recent article (Lara Crigger), “It's true that rising Iran-U.S. tensions have caused a spike in energy funds. Astonishingly, however, the best-performing ETF of the past few weeks wasn't an oil or a natural gas fund—but a renewable power one.

“Over the past 30 days, the SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF rose 16.4%, more than any other non-leveraged, non-inverse ETF.”

According to a report and outlook for 2020 by Deloitte, “For the first time ever, in April 2019, renewable energy outpaced coal by providing 23 percent of US power generation, compared to coal’s 20 percent share.¹ In the first half of 2019, wind and solar together accounted for approximately 50 percent of total US renewable electricity generation, displacing hydroelectric power’s dominance.“

2019 saw the global hydrogen fuel sector add more than 1GW of new capacity for the first time, according to a report by energy consultancy E4tech.

According to EEI, there were 18 million ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EV’S) on the road in the U.S.as of March 31, 2019.

SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) and its solar subsidiary, Direct Solar of America are seeing the strength in the sector first-hand. In a recent update to shareholders, Greg Lambrecht, Founder and Chief Executive Officer said, “The 2020 domestic Solar Market is showing continued signs of riding a new tailwind driven by talks of a New Green Deal. We anticipate that renewables will continue to be an important issue around the country, and plan to focus the majority of our attention on growth in the solar and renewables space.”

He also went on to state. “This year management has set an internal goal to surpass $10,000,000 in gross revenues, primarily by the Company’s subsidiary SinglePoint Direct Solar LLC (“Direct Solar” doing business as Direct Solar of America). 2019 was a great year for SinglePoint in terms of continued fundamental improvement, setting the foundation for anticipated continued growth in 2020 and beyond. The Company achieved some significant milestones this year; it became fully reporting with the Securities and Exchange Commission, increased annual revenue, and acquired a Fifty One Percent interest in Direct Solar. We will continue to focus on creating shareholder value utilizing an acquisition strategy looking for emerging growth companies that would benefit from exposure and access to capital that a public company can provide.

Direct Solar now has over 60 people deployed across 11 states and 20 cities.

From 2017 to 2018 our gross revenue increased over 344% and is expected to increase to approximately $3,000,000 (Three Million) in 2019 representing our largest annual reported revenue in company history. In 2020 we expect this revenue increase to continue as SinglePoint will benefit from a full operating year of Direct Solar.”

Reflecting the strength of solar stocks, the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE: ARCA: TAN) just recently hit a 52 week high. According to Zack’s Research the move was based on this: “The highest-ever solar installation and the exemption of tariff on one type of solar panels have supported the upside. Moreover, the solar industry has been growing on a rebound in global solar demand, competitive pricing and potential Chinese subsidies. Also, California’s initiative to make solar panels essential to all new homes built in 2020 and beyond is helping the solar industry.“

Top Holdings | View All https://www.invesco.com/us/financial-products/etfs/product-detail?productId=ETF-TAN

Fund Holdings subject to change

Ticker	Company	% of Fund
SEDG	SolarEdge Technologies Inc	10.22
FSLR	First Solar Inc	8.74
ENPH	Enphase Energy Inc	7.59
968	Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd	7.04
SSO	Scatec Solar ASA	5.64

Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) has been on a roar in 2020 as was one the top performers on the TSX in 2019. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, passenger cars, forklift trucks and UAVs. According to their presentation, “Fuel cell technology is needed to achieve complete decarbonization of Transportation.”

In recent news, Randy MacEwen, Ballard President and CEO said, “In less than 10 years, it will become cheaper to run a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) than it is to run a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle for certain commercial applications.”

FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) are both holdings in the CNRG SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF, both showing strong performance and showing fuel cell and EV’s are sectors to watch in 2020.

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) just announced on January 3^rd “In the fourth quarter, we achieved record production of almost 105,000 vehicles and record deliveries of approximately 112,000 vehicles. In 2019, we delivered approximately 367,500 vehicles, 50% more than the previous year and in line with our full year guidance.”

	Production	Deliveries	Subject to lease accounting
Model S/X	17,933	19,450	14	%
Model 3	86,958	92,550	7	%
Total	104,891	112,000	8	%

“We continue to focus on expanding production in both the US as well as our newly launched facility in Shanghai. Despite breaking ground at Gigafactory Shanghai less than 12 months ago, we have already produced just under 1,000 customer salable cars and have begun deliveries. We have also demonstrated production run-rate capability of greater than 3,000 units per week, excluding local battery pack production which began in late December.”

Deloitte says, “The renewable energy industry is primed to enter a new phase of growth driven largely by increasing customer demand, cost competitiveness, innovation, and collaboration. Companies that are ready to innovate, collaborate, and seize new opportunities will likely thrive in a new phase of renewable growth.”

2020 renewable energy industry trends

Renewables’ costs competitiveness ushers in a new era of competition

The door is ajar for new offshore wind opportunities and may open wider in 2020

Growing resiliency imperative may mean an increasing role for renewables and storage

Collaboration is key to innovation in the renewable sector

Source https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/energy-and-resources/articles/renewable-energy-outlook.html

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Investor Ideas, Trading Ideas and Stocks to Watch

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

#CryptoCorner: #Bitcoin Leads Market Surge, CHO to Leverage IBM (NYSE: $IBM) #Blockchain, HIVE (TSXV: $HIVE.V) Posts Increase in ETH Mintage, BIGG (CSE: $BIGG.C) Releases Update on “Certified #Cryptocurrency Investigator” Designation Program

The #AIEye: GBT Technologies (OTCPINK: $GTCH) Receives Early Patent Granting for Microchip and Accenture (NYSE: $ACN) Opens Intelligent Operations Center

Sector Close-up for #Solar, #EV and #FuelCell #Stocks; (OTCQB: $SING) (NASDAQ: $BLDP) (TSX: $BLDP.TO) (NASDAQ: $FCEL) (NASDAQ: $TSLA) (NYSE: $TAN)

Sector Close-up for #Solar, #EV and #FuelCell #Stocks; (OTCQB: $SING) (NASDAQ: $BLDP) (TSX: $BLDP.TO) (NASDAQ: $FCEL) (NASDAQ: $TSLA) (NYSE: $TAN)

2020 renewable energy industry trends

Renewables’ costs competitiveness ushers in a new era of competition

The door is ajar for new offshore wind opportunities and may open wider in 2020

Growing resiliency imperative may mean an increasing role for renewables and storage

Collaboration is key to innovation in the renewable sector

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