Cannabinoid-Linked, Immunology and Virology focused Biotech Venture
VANCOUVER, BC, June 18, 2020 /CNW/ – Chemistree Technology Inc. (CSE: CHM) (CSE: CHM.wt) (US OTCQB: CHMJF) (the “Company” or “Chemistree”), further to its announcement on June 15, 2020, the Company is pleased to introduce ImmunoFlex Therapeutics Inc. (“ImmunoFlex”) and provide a complete description of the investment per the Binding Letter of Intent.
ImmunoFlex is a team unified around a common goal of working with the immune system to prevent and combat disease. The first products are designed to improve the way the world prevents and treats viral infection. ImmunoFlex works to find solutions for people who want to enhance the preparedness of their immune function in defence and combat viral infection; preventing occurrences, and decreasing the severity of viral infections. By learning from the immune system, ImmunoFlex develops products that leverage existing compounds previously unknown ability to provide immune preparedness and resilience.
For the past three months, Chemistree has been regularly solicited with requests for funding by ventures proposing treatments or products related to the current pandemic, most of which lacked the team and development that ImmunoFlex displays. Chemistree’s management immediately recognized that the ImmunoFlex team had been working on immunological and virological therapeutics well before the outbreak of the global pandemic. It is this level of high-quality scientific research and logical product development in the field of immune system response that makes ImmunoFlex an important and timely investment.
Chemistree President Karl Kottmeier commented, “We are thrilled to be the primary seed investors into ImmunoFlex. The timeliness of the products under development, driven by the tremendous collective experience and successes of the ImmunoFlex management team makes this truly a compelling investment for Chemistree. It is rare for a small company like Chemistree to get a chance to provide funding to a start up like ImmunoFlex. The track record of Dr. Vernon Oi alone as one of Stanford University’s most prolific patent filers and royalty generators would normally place this out of reach for Chemistree. Fortunately, our positioning as a cannabis-focused investment company and ideal timing made this possible. I encourage shareholders and interested investors to go to www.immunoflex.com to get a full understanding of this exciting new opportunity.”
ImmunoFlex CEO Chris Wagner stated, “ImmunoFlex works with the immune system to prevent and combat disease. We started with a shared interest in understanding the immune system and how different compounds have the potential to strengthen, support, and enhance our bodies natural surveillance system. Our research led us to form ImmunoFlex, where we develop and commercialize novel patented products that counteract weakened immune systems and diminished immune repertoire caused by a lifetime of battling viruses and disease. We are using genomics and other modern scientific tools to repurpose existing natural health products and studying their ability to enhance the human immune system and its capacity to prevent and combat viral infections. Our first product launch, targeted for late 2020, is pharmaceutical grade and designed to improve adaptive immunity biomarkers. We believe this product will become especially important for researchers, clinical users, and people interested in enhancing their immune system’s ability to respond to new threats. Chemistree’s support of ImmunoFlex is a strong signal from professional investors who believe we can improve the health of a large group of people.”
Chemistree’s investment in ImmunoFlex is subject to confirmatory due diligence and the completion of a definitive investment agreement. The investment includes an initial common share purchase of $500,000, together with Chemistree being granted a gross sales royalty on ImmunoFlex’s North American sales; a further $500,000 second tranche common share purchase is conditional on certain performance by ImmunoFlex. In addition, Chemistree is entitled to anti-dilution pre-emptive rights and to appoint one person to ImmunoFlex’s board of directors.
About Chemistree Technology Inc. Chemistree Technology Inc. is an investment company dedicated to the U.S. cannabis sector, endeavoring to provide turn-key solutions for the regulated cannabis industry. The Company’s corporate strategy is to acquire and develop vertically integrated cannabis assets and to invest in other cannabis-related opportunities, leveraging management’s decades of expertise in the cannabis industry and corporate finance.
Advisory The Company wishes to inform shareholders that there are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in both Canada and the United States.
Cannabis-related Practices or Activities are Illegal Under U.S. Federal Laws The concepts of “medical cannabis” and “recreational cannabis” do not exist under U.S. federal law. The Federal Controlled Substances Act classifies “marihuana” as a Schedule I drug. Under U.S. federal law, a Schedule I drug or substance has a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use in the United States, and a lack of safety for the use of the drug under medical supervision. As such, cannabis related practices or activities, including without limitation, the manufacture, importation, possession, use or distribution of cannabis are illegal under U.S. federal law. Strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve the Company of liability under U.S. federal law, nor will it provide a defence to any federal proceeding which may be brought against the Company. Enforcement of U.S. federal laws will be a significant risk to the business of the Company and any such proceedings brought against the Company may adversely affect the Company’s operations and financial performance.
Further information regarding the legal status of cannabis related activities and associated risk factors, including, but not limited to, risk of enforcement actions, risks that third-party service providers, such as banking or financial institutions cease providing services to the Company, and the risk that Company may not be able to distribute profits, if any, from U.S. operations up to the Company, are included in the Prospectus, the Company’s annual information form and other documents incorporated by reference therein and in the Company’s Form 2A listing statement filed with the CSE and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
“Karl Kottmeier” President
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TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was down more than 200 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the technology, base metal and energy sectors, while U.S. stock markets also fell.
The S&P/TSX composite index was down 239.24 points at 22,749.04.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 312.36 points at 40,443.39. The S&P 500 index was down 80.94 points at 5,422.47, while the Nasdaq composite was down 380.17 points at 16,747.49.
The Canadian dollar traded for 73.80 cents US compared with 74.00 cents US on Thursday.
The October crude oil contract was down US$1.07 at US$68.08 per barrel and the October natural gas contract was up less than a penny at US$2.26 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was down US$2.10 at US$2,541.00 an ounce and the December copper contract was down four cents at US$4.10 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 6, 2024.
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up more than 150 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in technology, financial and energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets also pushed higher.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 171.41 points at 23,298.39.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 278.37 points at 41,369.79. The S&P 500 index was up 38.17 points at 5,630.35, while the Nasdaq composite was up 177.15 points at 17,733.18.
The Canadian dollar traded for 74.19 cents US compared with 74.23 cents US on Wednesday.
The October crude oil contract was up US$1.75 at US$76.27 per barrel and the October natural gas contract was up less than a penny at US$2.10 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up US$18.70 at US$2,556.50 an ounce and the December copper contract was down less than a penny at US$4.22 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 29, 2024.
The crypto market has recently experienced a significant downturn, mirroring broader risk asset sell-offs. Over the past week, Bitcoin’s price dropped by 24%, reaching $53,000, while Ethereum plummeted nearly a third to $2,340. Major altcoins also suffered, with Cardano down 27.7%, Solana 36.2%, Dogecoin 34.6%, XRP 23.1%, Shiba Inu 30.1%, and BNB 25.7%.
The severe downturn in the crypto market appears to be part of a broader flight to safety, triggered by disappointing economic data. A worse-than-expected unemployment report on Friday marked the beginning of a technical recession, as defined by the Sahm Rule. This rule identifies a recession when the three-month average unemployment rate rises by at least half a percentage point from its lowest point in the past year.
Friday’s figures met this threshold, signaling an abrupt economic downshift. Consequently, investors sought safer assets, leading to declines in major stock indices: the S&P 500 dropped 2%, the Nasdaq 2.5%, and the Dow 1.5%. This trend continued into Monday with further sell-offs overseas.
The crypto market’s rapid decline raises questions about its role as either a speculative asset or a hedge against inflation and recession. Despite hopes that crypto could act as a risk hedge, the recent crash suggests it remains a speculative investment.
Since the downturn, the crypto market has seen its largest three-day sell-off in nearly a year, losing over $500 billion in market value. According to CoinGlass data, this bloodbath wiped out more than $1 billion in leveraged positions within the last 24 hours, including $365 million in Bitcoin and $348 million in Ether.
Khushboo Khullar of Lightning Ventures, speaking to Bloomberg, argued that the crypto sell-off is part of a broader liquidity panic as traders rush to cover margin calls. Khullar views this as a temporary sell-off, presenting a potential buying opportunity.
Josh Gilbert, an eToro market analyst, supports Khullar’s perspective, suggesting that the expected Federal Reserve rate cuts could benefit crypto assets. “Crypto assets have sold off, but many investors will see an opportunity. We see Federal Reserve rate cuts, which are now likely to come sharper than expected, as hugely positive for crypto assets,” Gilbert told Coindesk.
Despite the recent volatility, crypto continues to make strides toward mainstream acceptance. Notably, Morgan Stanley will allow its advisors to offer Bitcoin ETFs starting Wednesday. This follows more than half a year after the introduction of the first Bitcoin ETF. The investment bank will enable over 15,000 of its financial advisors to sell BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC. This move is seen as a significant step toward the “mainstreamization” of crypto, given the lengthy regulatory and company processes in major investment banks.
The recent crypto market downturn highlights its volatility and the broader economic concerns affecting all risk assets. While some analysts see the current situation as a temporary sell-off and a buying opportunity, others caution against the speculative nature of crypto. As the market evolves, its role as a mainstream alternative asset continues to grow, marked by increasing institutional acceptance and new investment opportunities.
