Day: June 17, 2021

TORONTO, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTC: AYRWF) (“Ayr” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated cannabis multi-state operator, announced today that the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (“CCC” or the “Commission”) has granted its local partner Sira Naturals (“Sira”) a provisional license for the sale of adult-use cannabis at its Boylston Street location in Boston. The CCC voted to grant the provisional license at its monthly meeting earlier today. The provisional license allows for the continued development and construction of the dispensary and marks a significant milestone toward the opening of Ayr’s first adult-use store in the Greater Boston area.      Ayr’s flagship adult-use dispensary in Boston is located at 829 Boylston Street, in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay. The...

Los Angeles CA, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CurrencyWorks Inc. (“CurrencyWorks” or the “Company”), (CSE: CWRK and OTCQB: CWRK), a financial technology blockchain pioneer, NFT, and digital payment provider, is pleased to announce that bidding is coming-to-a-close on the very first NFT sale as part of its partnership with Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions through the Motoclub.io platform. Motoclub, powered by CurrencyWorks, the premier digital collectibles marketplace for car enthusiasts, launched its first NFT series one week ago – The Barrett-Jackson Prestige Collection. This exclusive set of digital collectibles features four historic vehicles that crossed the block at the 2021 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in March. The cars featured in this special SparkNFT sale are each the very first of their kind – all...

“We are thrilled to be recognized with these prestigious awards that set the benchmark for excellence in our industry,” said Bob Flaherty, Group President of Toll BrothersToll Brothers at Cadence | Savannah Farmhouse Model Home | Mesa, ArizonaScottsdale, Ariz., June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the company’s Arizona Division has won five Grand Awards at PCBC’s 58th Annual Gold Nugget Awards, a competitive awards program that honors architectural design and planning excellence and draws entries from throughout the United States and abroad. Now in its sixth decade, the Gold Nugget Awards are the largest and most prestigious competition of its kind in the nation. The awards honor design and planning achievements in community...

New York, NY, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Tech Industries Group, Inc. (OTCQB: GTII) (“GTII” or the “Company”), www.gtii-us.com, a Nevada corporation, announced today the launch of its cryptocurrency trading platform, “Beyond Blockchain.” Customers and shareholders can access the service at beyondblockchain.us, where they will be able to open their accounts. Beyond Blockchain enables customers to trade cryptocurrencies (such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Tether, Bitcoin Cash, and Bitcoin SV), FX, commodities (physical gold and silver), with other assets to be added in the future such as fractionalized interests in tokenized fine art. As the online wallet is expanded, it will be able to house tokenized and fractionalized assets that the Company may distribute to its shareholders. David Reichman, CEO of GTII, commented,...

TORONTO, Ontario and BROSSARD, Québec, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitfarms Ltd. (“Bitfarms”, or the “Company”) (TSXV:BITF // OTC:BFARF), a publicly traded Bitcoin mining company, currently powering approximately 1% of the Bitcoin network with greater than 99% green hydroelectricity, today announced that the Company has received DTC eligibility for the Company’s common shares in connection with their listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”). Trading on Nasdaq is expected to begin this coming Monday, June 21st, under the symbol “BITF”.  Bitfarms will retain its listing on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “BITF”. “Listing on Nasdaq is an important achievement for Bitfarms and is a significant milestone following multiple years of development and achievement by the Company. We started this company four years ago...

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – June 17, 2021. Karolinska Development AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: KDEV) announces today that the company has acquired approximately 21 percent of the shares in AnaCardio AB. The new portfolio company develops drugs for the treatment of heart failure, based on groundbreaking research from Karolinska Institutet. The company’s most advanced project is deemed to be ready for evaluation in clinical studies. Karolinska Development’s initial investment in AnaCardio is intended to cover costs for necessary activities prior to a planned major capital raising to finance the first part of the project’s clinical development. AnaCardio’s drug project emerges from research performed by Lars Lund, Professor of cardiology at Karolinska Institutet and Senior Physician at the Heart, Vascular and Neurological Theme at...

Five Star Bank Cuts the Ribbon on Newest BranchElmwood Crossing Branch in the Buffalo, NY Elmwood Village NeighborhoodBUFFALO, N.Y., June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Star Bank officially cut the ribbon today on its newest full-service bank branch located at 451 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. This location is one of two new branches Five Star Bank is opening this month as it expands its presence and services in Buffalo. Five Star Bank, (the “Bank”), a subsidiary of Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI) (the “Company”), is a leading provider of consumer and commercial lending services across the Western, Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions of New York. Five Star Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Martin K. Birmingham said, “We are delighted to open this branch and join the exciting development...