#CryptoCorner: SEC Delays 3 BTC Proposals, Bitfury Launches AI Unit, Bitex Partners with Bantotal for Latin American Payments and #Crypto Derivatives Exchange Blade Raises $4.3 Million

#CryptoCorner: SEC Delays 3 BTC Proposals, Bitfury Launches AI Unit, Bitex Partners with Bantotal for Latin American Payments and #Crypto Derivatives Exchange Blade Raises $4.3 Million

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The U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) has delayed making a decision on three different Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds yesterday. Specifically, the SEC has postponed proposed rule changes by NYSE Arca and CBOE BZX Exchange for the asset managers VanEck SolidX, Bitwise Asset Management and Wilshire Phoenix. Unless further delays are instigated, Wilshire Phoenix will be the first decided upon on September 29, with Bitwise and VanEck following on October 13 and 19, respectively. For either proposal, the Commission stated:

The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider this proposed rule change.

Reuters reports that blockchain firm Bitfury has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) division. In an interview with the publication, company co-founder and CEO Valery Vavilov explained that an increasing volume of data was the impetus for adding AI.

“Data is becoming the next oil. We have collected so much data, but only 2% of all this data has been analyzed; 98% is sitting idle and waiting to be analyzed.”

“We also need to trust that data so that’s where blockchain comes in.”

Crypto exchange Bitex is partnering with banking technology provider Bantotal to allow cross-border payments in Latin America, according to a report from CoinDesk. Bantotal services over 60 different financial institutions across 14 different countries, with a reach of 20 million customers. Through the partnership, Bitex services will now be available to those customers directly with Bantotal, through the latter’s BDevelopers program. The piece quotes Lisa Nestor, the Stellar Development Foundation’s director of partnerships:

“We think this announcement further validates the value financial institutions are recognizing in digital assets and distributed ledger technology for executing core banking activities, like international payments. It’s also no coincidence these product partnerships are being launched in the [Latin American] market where cross-border payments, even in neighboring nations, can be slow and expensive.”

TechCrunch reports that crypto derivatives exchange Blade has raised $4.3 million USD in seed funding from various investors, including exchange giant Coinbase. Blade launches in three weeks and will focus on perpetual swaps. The article describes perpetuals as “a crypto-native trading instrument” that “allow traders to bet on the future values of cryptocurrencies in relation to another and the instruments have no expiration dates, unlike fixed maturity futures”. Blade CEO Jeff Byun said:

“In the long term, we want to be the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) of crypto. Coinbase and Binance are building this foundational structure for crypto, but I think we are too and in a sense that derivatives are at their core about risk transfer, we want to be building the foundational layer for risk transfer in the crypto markets.”

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The Growing #CBD #Beverage Market Drinking Up Revenues (OTC: $HIPH) (NASDAQ: $NBEV) (TSX: $TGOD.TO) (NYSE: $HEXO)

The Growing #CBD #Beverage Market Drinking Up Revenues (OTC: $HIPH) (NASDAQ: $NBEV) (TSX: $TGOD.TO) (NYSE: $HEXO)

Point Roberts WA, Delta BC –August 13, 2019 - Investorideas.com, a leading investor news resource covering hemp and cannabis stocks releases a snapshot reporting on recent news and developments in the CBD beverage sector.

The future of the beverage market is clearly pointing to the cannabis industry.  A recent Forbes article sums it up, “Cannabis drinks are already big business, and they’re growing fast. When people think about cannabis, the first thing that comes to mind is usually smoking it, then vaping it or eating it inside an edible. Until recently, the idea of drinking cannabis wasn’t really on most people’s radars. But that’s starting to change”

American Premium Water Corporation (OTC: HIPH), known for its LALPINA CBD water, just reported today that the two-container order the Company received earlier this year is on track for delivery in September. This order will generate over $200,000 in topline revenue. Due to ongoing fluctuations in the British Pound, the final sale amount from this order will be realized at delivery according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).

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American Premium Water Corporation CEO, Ryan Fishoff stated: “The Company continues to execute its business plan. With completion of financing from this delivery and other sales and revenue initiatives, I am confident that the Company will surpass its most recent guidance of $1 million in revenue for the 2019 fiscal year. The Company is focused on deriving roughly 50% of revenue from outside the US; this order will help guide us to that benchmark. The Company is generating revenue from other outlets, with larger transactions in the pipeline, which has given us the confidence to reaffirm guidance, including our JV with Hanlons Brewery.” (www.hanlonsbrewery.com)

“We are focusing all our energies and efforts into exceeding the $1 million revenue target and we’re confident that we may very well exceed it. We are also moving full steam ahead with our audit, led by our retained auditors Weinberg & Co. (http://www.weinbergla.com/), and once that is complete, begin the process to uplist. There are a lot of exciting initiatives in the pipeline; I look forward to sharing updates with the investor community on these and other developments in the near future.”

The company also reports, “LALPINA CBD water can now be purchased online by visiting https://www.singleseed.com/product/lalpina-cbd-water-6-pack/”

NEW AGE BEVERAGES CORPORATION (NASDAQ: NBEV) reported on August 8^th,  “record financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. The Company achieved record sales, with net revenue reaching $66.3 million versus a prior year of $13.4 million, a growth of 397%.”

According to Zack’s Research, New Age Beverages is benefiting from strength in its portfolio of brands. This also includes the enhancement of cannabis-infused beverage portfolio.

Additionally, the company is on track to expand its core brand portfolio. It is likely to gain from its strategic buyouts such as the Morinda acquisition. Notably, it is in the process of integrating Morinda into New Age. This acquisition was completed on Dec 21, 2018.

Furthermore, New Age Beverages has been strengthening its foothold in the e-commerce distribution system. Moreover, it is focused on accelerating business in the second half of 2019 by strengthening organic growth, with the launch of CBD portfolio, expanding core brands’ national distribution in the United States, and a number of other initiatives in the second quarter and throughout the rest of 2019.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

Net revenue reached an all-time high of $66.3 million, up 397% over Q2 2018 and a 14% increase sequentially from Q1 2019.

Gross margins increased to 63% compared to 13% in the prior year quarter.

Achieved positive Adjusted EBITDA compared to a loss of $2.2 million in Q2 2018 and a net loss of $11.7 million during Q2 2019.

Maintained strong Balance Sheet with cash of $83.6 million and positive working capital of $57.8 million

“We are pleased with our second quarter operating results, which again exceeded our guidance in revenue and positive Adjusted EBITDA,” stated Brent Willis, Chief Executive Officer of New Age Beverages. “We finished the quarter strong and believe that we will see good organic growth in the second half of 2019. With the strength of our balance sheet and the improved sales and marketing capabilities that we added with the Brands Within Reach acquisition, we believe we are building excellent momentum for continued improved operating performance in the back half of the year.”

On July 29^th, HEXO Corp (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE: HEXO) reported its  cannabis products are now available to Alberta consumers for the first time after finalizing an agreement between HEXO and Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC).

Continued: The agreement provides AGLC with HEXO’s nine dried flower products and award-winning Elixir oral sprays, making them available at the Alberta Cannabis online store and to all of the nearly 200 private retail stores in the province.

“This agreement marks the latest achievement in the development of HEXO’s presence in Western Canada and our goal to be top two in market-share in the country,” said HEXO Corp CEO and co-founder, Sebastien St-Louis. “Alberta represents one of the largest cannabis markets in Canada and we are thrilled to see our products are available to Albertans across the province.”

With HEXO and Up Cannabis brands, HEXO products are available in nine provinces, expanding the Company’s footprint in Canada and providing more choice for consumers.

Hexo made headlines last year with its partnership with Molson Coors announcing “Molson Coors Canada and HEXO Announce Agreement to Create Joint Venture Focused on Non-Alcoholic, Cannabis-Infused Beverages for the Canadian Market.”

In a recent CTV news interview  Gavin Hattersley, who currently heads the MillerCoors US operations, said. “The company intends to discuss at its next quarterly call the brands of Truss non-alcoholic cannabis-infused beverages that its joint venture partner marijuana producer Hexo Corp. will begin to sell after the product is legalized later this year.”

“Mark Hunter said Molson Coors dipped its toes in the cannabis space a year ago to "be on the playing field" as demand for these beverages expands to other geographies, including the United States once "legislative complications" are addressed. Marijuana is illegal in the U.S. at the federal level, but many in the space believe the political winds are shifting.”

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (TGODF) expects to release its second quarter 2019 earnings today, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 after market close. The Company will hold a conference call conducted by Brian Athaide, Chief Executive Officer, and Sean Bovingdon, Chief Financial Officer, on August 14, 2019 at 9:00 am Eastern Time to discuss the results and future outlook.

The company also just recently announced that it has submitted an application to list its common shares on the NASDAQ. This followed news that that it successfully renewed its Health Canada licences for the Company's Ancaster, Ontario facility until August 2022.  As per the Cannabis Regulations, these licences authorize TGOD to cultivate, process and sell cannabis from its Ancaster site.

In May they reported the Company's strategic investment into the US beverage space as a co-founding investor and strategic partner in the newly formed Califormulations LLC ("Califormulations"). Califormulations will operate out of Columbus, Georgia serving global branded companies with concept-to-shelf beverage commercialization support including formulation development, technical services, in-house pilot scale production and contract manufacturing co-ordination. TGOD will work with Califormulations to expedite the US launch of TGOD branded organic hemp-based CBD beverages, as local laws and regulations permit.

"We are incredibly excited to partner with Califormulations to further our development of hemp-based CBD beverage products," said Brian Athaide, CEO of TGOD. "With the US market for functional beverages, including wellness, energy and sport recovery, currently worth over USD$20 billion, we want to remain on the cutting edge of innovation and establish the foundation for future proprietary and novel TGOD-branded products. TGOD strives to partner with established industry leaders, and we believe that this forward-looking strategic partnership positions TGOD to capitalize on the future cannabinoid beverage market."

The recent mass exodus of key executives from the food and beverage sector to take leading roles in the cannabis industry points to the future of beverages; drinking up the profits of a new era in the sector.

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Plant Based Products Gain Momentum-From #Food to #Wellness; (OTCQB: $RVIV) (NYSE: $INGR) (NASDAQ: $BYND) (NASDAQ: $TYHT)

Plant Based Products Gain Momentum-From #Food to #Wellness; (OTCQB: $RVIV) (NYSE: $INGR) (NASDAQ: $BYND) (NASDAQ: $TYHT)

Point Roberts WA, Delta BC – August 13, 2019 - Investorideas.com, a leading investor news resources covering wellness and food stocks releases a sector snapshot reporting on the continued rise of plant based/vegan products in the food and wellness sectors.

“Vegan” “organic” “plant based” - these are all terms that are becoming more commonplace when addressing consumer expectations in many industries and many companies, as well as investors, are taking note.

A research study by Persistence Market Research also supports the growth of the market stating, “The global plant based proteins market is witnessing high growth in the coming years. It is poised to register a robust CAGR of 5.7% throughout the period of forecast 2017-2025. In 2017, the global market was viewed at US$ 10.5 Bn and with this growth rate, it is estimated to reach a value of around US$ 16.3 Bn by the end of 2025.”

Reviv3 Procare Company (OTCQB: RVIV), a manufacturer of plant-based salon products designed for modern hair care challenges announced that it appointed Gerry Udell, Inc. as representatives of its professional salon products for the states of Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Maine, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Maryland.

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“Gerry Udell is a highly respected manufacturer’s rep organization with a reputation of excellence in the professional beauty space. We believe this partnership will significantly expand our market exposure and strengthen our position in the Northeast territories,” said Donald Starace, President of Reviv3.

Gerry Udell Inc. is the largest regional sales agency in the professional beauty industry. The family owned company has been in business for fifty-eight years. Gary Udell, President of Gerry Udell stated, “Our company feels that the Reviv3 hair treatment system has already been tested and proven to be effective in the prevention of hair loss. We believe there is a great opportunity in this category in the professional beauty field.” According to Udell, the company has already targeted prospective distributorships that will be able to promote and expand the line to leading salons and spas. Udell stated, “Our entire organization believes Reviv3 Procare will become a major brand in the Professional Beauty industry.”

Reviv3 salon products were initially launched in exclusive salons in Italy and New York. The products include a line of hair cleansing, moisturizing, thickening agents, restoratives and environmental defense products that address the hair care challenges of the human body in transition. The company is committed to the cause of thinning hair by restoring the strength, protein and critical moisture that is degraded over time by using the highest quality active ingredients found in nature to create professional grade products that simply work.

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, recently announced it will further expand its manufacturing and production capabilities in Vanscoy, Saskatchewan with Verdient Foods, Inc. As part of this investment, the Company has begun construction on a new manufacturing facility to produce specialty pulse-based protein ingredients. The new facility, which is expected to be operational in the second half of 2020, significantly increases the Company’s food processing capabilities to meet the growing consumer demand for plant-based proteins.

“We’ve advanced our specialty strategy to capitalize on the trends shaping the food industry,” said Ingredion’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Jim Zallie. “Our latest investment will significantly expand our product portfolio to provide more innovative solutions to our customers, which will enable future growth. Ingredion and Verdient also share a common vision that sustainable and trusted sourcing will play an important role in the future of consumer-preferred plant-based proteins.”

Jim Cameron stated, “I’m excited to further our relationship with Ingredion, which will power significant expansion of plant-based proteins to consumers around the world. By working together, we have an amazing opportunity to be leaders in the next wave of global food production, which will have a lasting impact on future generations.”

“By combining our expertise in product formulation with Verdient’s high-quality Canadian-sourced pulses, we are uniquely positioned to be a reliable source supporting manufacturers as they create great-tasting and affordable plant-based proteins for food and beverages,” said Igor Playner, Vice President of plant-based proteins at Ingredion.

Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND), a leader in the plant based protein market as well as a company that has reached a very high news profile, recently announced that it no longer has plans to enter the Japanese market and will focus more on the US market, according to a Reuters report.

The Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co Ltd., which has a small stake in Beyond Meat told Reuters it no longer plans to sell plant-based meat alternatives in Japan.

Beyond Meat company has signed a deal to start producing its plant-based meat substitutes in Europe in 2020, according to a CNBC report. The company has partnered with Zandbergen World’s Finest Meat to make its vegan meat alternatives in the Netherlands at a new manufacturing facility.

With its focus on the US as well as Canada, the company recently announced that Subway has partnered with Beyond Meat to test plant-based protein options starting this September.

The restaurant will trial the Beyond Meatball Marinara Sub in 685 participating restaurants in Canada and the United States.

“Our guests want to feel good about what they eat and they also want to indulge in new flavors. With our new plant-based Beyond Meatball Marinara Sub, we are giving them the best of both worlds. And, we are particularly excited about debuting a co-developed product that can't be found anywhere else: the Beyond Meatball made just for Subway," says Len Van Popering, Subway's Chief Brand and Innovation Officer.

According to a recent report from Research and Markets, Global Vegan Cosmetics Market 2019-2023, “with rising awareness about the negative impacts of animal-derived products, the demand for vegan products, including vegan cosmetics has also increased. Moreover, vegan cosmetics are manufactured from natural or plant-based ingredients which are beneficial for the skin. Vegan cosmetics improve skin health and reduce the chances of acne, dark circles, and other skin abnormalities. Hence, the preference for vegan products is rising among consumers which, in turn, is fueling the growth of the vegan cosmetics market at a CAGR of over 6% during the forecast period.”

Shineco, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYHT), a producer and distributor of Chinese herbal medicines, organic agricultural produce, specialized textiles, and various health and well-being focused plant-based products in China, recently announced that the Company expects to launch hemp based cosmeceutical products on the Chinese market in August 2019 under its brand, LABEE.

The Company entered into a strategic cooperation agreement (the “Agreement”) with Heilongjiang Harbin Beima Technology Development Co., Ltd. (“HBTD”) on July 19, 2019 for industrial hemp related research, production, and sales including cosmeceuticals, pharmaceuticals, health care products, etc.

Previously, the company gained the exclusive use right of the hemp seed “M11” (the CBD of which can reach 2.97%) through the Institute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science. The company also jointly developed CBD processing and extraction equipment with the Robot Team of Harbin Institute of Technology.

Mr. Yuying Zhang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Shineco commented, “This is another milestone in our path to realize the potential of industrial hemp industrialization. For the product development under the LABEE brand, we cooperated with a team of world-class engineers and scientists.”

Mr. Zhang continued, “We have completed the research and development of 18 products under the LABEE brand with CBD as the main component, including hemp leaf active repair mask series, hemp leaf beauty brightening mask and hemp leaf care mask. Experiments have proved that these products have anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and antioxidant effects, and can be used to relieve skin sensitization and redness, establish protective barriers for skin surface, improve skin self-repair, and treat eczema. We expect to launch these products in China in August before introducing them to the global market in the future.”

This demand for plant based products falls in line with many other “millennial trends” that have taken off as of late, as a larger number of consumers continue to care more about their personal health as well as environmental impact. This puts a strong emphasis on companies to begin focusing on plant based products that can be developed sustainably, not only for consumers but for investors as well, who are taking note of this growing trend, particularly seeing the meteoric rise of Beyond Meat. Whether considering hair care, cosmetics or the food we eat, plant based products continue to lead the way into the future.

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AI News: VSBLTY Groupe Technologies (CSE: $VSBY) (OTC: $VSBGF) Announces Brokered Private Placement Led by Echelon Wealth Partners

AI News: VSBLTY Groupe Technologies (CSE: $VSBY) (OTC: $VSBGF) Announces Brokered Private Placement Led by Echelon Wealth Partners

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Philadelphia, PA - August 13, 2019 (Investorideas.com Newswire) VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. (the "Company" or "VSBLTY") (CSE: VSBY) (5VS.F) (VSBGF) is pleased to announce a brokered private placement of $1,000 principal amount 10% convertible unsecured debentures (the "Debentures") for gross proceeds of up to $3,000,000 (the "Offering"). Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. (the "Agent") will act as lead agent and sole bookrunner for the Offering on a commercially reasonable efforts basis.

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The Debentures will bear interest from the date of issuance at a rate of 10% per annum on an accrual basis, calculated and payable semi-annually, and will mature on the date (the "Maturity Date") that is 24 months after the date of issuance (the "Closing Date").

The principal amount of the Debentures may be convertible, in whole or in part, at any time before the Maturity Date, into units of the Company (each, a "Unit") at $0.45 per Unit, if converted at any time before one year after the Closing Date, or otherwise convertible at $0.60 per Unit if converted after one year after the Closing Date but before the Maturity Date.

Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company (a "Share") and one-half of a Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will be exercisable into one Share (each a, "Warrant Share") at a price of $0.60 per Warrant Share for a period of 24 months from the Closing Date, subject to acceleration. The Company may exercise its warrant acceleration right, if on any ten consecutive trading days, beginning on the date that is four months and one day following the Closing Date, the closing price of the Company's Shares on the CSE is greater than $1.00 per Share. If the Company exercises its warrant acceleration right, the new expiry date of the Warrants will be the 30th day following the notice of such exercise.

The Company will pay a cash commission to the Agent equal to 8% of the gross proceeds of the Offering (4% from the sale of Debentures to purchasers identified on the Company's president's list) and will issue broker warrants equal in number to 8% of the Units (4% of the Units from the sale of Debentures to purchasers identified on the Company's president's list) that the aggregate principle amount of Debentures sold under the Offering are convertible into at a price of $0.45 per Unit. Each Broker Warrant entitles the Agent to purchase one Share at the price of $0.60 per Share for a period of 24 months from the Closing Date.

The Debentures will be offered and sold by private placement (i) in Canada to "accredited investors" within the meaning of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions and other exempt purchasers in each province of Canada; and (ii) outside of Canada on a basis which does not require the qualification or registration of any of the Shares or the Warrants comprising the Debentures. The securities issued in the Offering will be subject to applicable hold periods imposed under applicable securities legislation.

The net proceeds from the Offering will be used for acquisitions and general and corporate working capital purposes.

The securities issued in the Offering will be subject to applicable hold periods imposed under applicable securities legislation.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described in this news release in the United States. Such securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws, and, accordingly, may not be offered or sold within the United States, or to or for the account or benefit of persons in the United States or "U.S. Persons", as such term is defined in Regulation S promulgated under the U.S. Securities Act, unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements.

On Behalf of the Board of VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Inc.

"Jay Hutton"
CEO & Director

CONTACT:

Investor Relations
MarketSmart Communications Inc., +1 877 261-4466info@marketsmart.ca

Linda Rosanio, 609-472-0877lrosanio@vsblty.net

About VSBLTY (www.vsblty.net)

Headquartered in Philadelphia, VSBLTY (CSE:VSBY) is the world leader in Proactive Digital Display™, which transforms retail and public spaces as well as place-based media networks with SaaS- based audience measurement and security software that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the attributes of the securities to be offered and sold by the Company, the closing date of the Offering and the future price of the Shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange, and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.

The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, and which are described in the Company's public filings available under its profile at www.sedar.com. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not intend to update any of the included forward-looking statements except as required by Canadian securities laws.

LINDA ROSANIO
VSBLTY, INC
609-472-0877LROSANIO@VSBLTY.NE

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