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President Donald Trump is vowing to crack down on deceptive transshipment. That is the practice of moving cargo from one country to another by way of a third nation to evade trade restrictions.

The billion-dollar industry may have found a solution through another billion-dollar market: cryptocurrency.

Major players Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, and Monero have all performed well over the past seven days, showing a surge in value.

The mediatech revolution is well underway. It’s in our lounge rooms, bedrooms and on our way to and from work. We’re tuning into Spotify, playing Fortnite and watching Netflix into the wee hours like there’s no tomorrow.

When cryptocurrencies boomed in recent years, companies have started to venture into crypto mining to get a larger share of the pie.

Bitcoin has been on a volatile ride in recent times, its value rising and falling like a kite caught in variable winds. But there are certain variables and concurrent conditions that are signals worth watching.

Cryptocurrency, crypto mining and blockchain technology provide opportunities for growth to numerous companies.

Graphene is said to surpass expectations when it comes to strength and electronic properties.

The widening cannabis legalisation in the US and the rest of the world is doing wonders for the industry.

While the cannabis industry continues to surge in the United States, the global market is predicted to see massive gains in the coming years.

Taking up entrepreneurial roles in these growing sectors could prove to be profitable.

Here are five CBD companies positioning themselves as market leaders in their respective sectors.

The blockchain market is forecast to balloon to US$7.683 billion (AU$9.94 billion) by 2022.

The demand for organic cosmetics is on the rise.

Investors are looking to make a fortune by investing in the surging marijuana industry.

Once the dust has settled, advocates see Sessions’ policy shift as a blessing in disguise for marijuana legalisation.

Digital Arts Media Network has announced that Fundanna.com, a crowdfunding portal that DATI holds an interest in, has added four new cannabis startups.

Iron ore spot markets witnessed a downslide on Tuesday, according to reports. This comes at the heels of an investigation of speculative trading activity in China’s commodity futures market.

Apple could sell more of its highly anticipated iPhone 8s, according to estimates from Mizuho. The tech giant could end up selling more than 10 million more sets than previously forecast.

CEO Andrew Thorburn announced on Tuesday that former NSW premier Mike Baird would join NAB to perform as the Chief Customer Officer of the Corporate and Institutional Banking.

Iron ore prices witnessed a surprising upsurge as they crossed US$90 (AU$117.2) a tonne. This is the first time in more than two years the price has gone beyond the anticipated mark. The last time the same feat was achieved was in August 2014.

If latest reports are to be believed, Tesla will start building pre-production versions of Model 3 in a few weeks. It will launch the US$35,000 (AU$46,000 approx) mass market sedan in late 2017 and begin attending to the 400,000 pre-orders through 2018. Some auto experts believe that Tesla is on track to launch the Model 3 ahead of schedule.

The ASX 200 index slumped below the 5600 support level. The slip, which occurred for the first time this year, was largely attributed to the losses in Macquarie. It also comes ahead of RBA's first rates decision of 2017.

US stocks sustained a heavy blow overnight on Monday as a result of Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban. The Australian market also received its share of downfall. As of 7AM, the share price futures index fell 12 points at 5,5591.

Westpac's RAMS is increasing fixed home loan rates by 0.4 percent. The company is the first big lender to increase interest rates.

The United Kingdom’s Brexit can bring new opportunities for Australians, according to Alexander Downer, Australia’s high commissioner to the UK. He said the UK’s exit from the European Union shouldn’t affect Australia’s chances of entering trade deals with the UK.

As the EU referendum comes to a close, the Australian market is preparing for a possible Brexit (Britain Exit from the European Union) win, which would have implications in the local market. Many Australian stock investors are waiting for the official outcome to arrive before buying or selling stocks.

Australian company Incitec Pivot has been revealed as the world’s sixth largest importer of “illegal” phosphate from the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

As China’s economy expands and shifts from manufacturing to more consumption and services-based industries, Australian firms have the opportunity to tap into its 1.3b large market.