NEW YORK, NY, Jan. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTC PINK: TAUG) ("Tauriga" or the "Company"), engaged in building its business through the development, distribution, and licensing of proprietary products as well as the evaluation of potential acquisition opportunities and equity investments, today announced that it has completed its $25,000 aggregate purchase of crypto currency Groestlcoin (code: GRS).

The Company had previously disclosed, via press release on December 27, 2017, that it decided to diversify $25,000 of its Net Cash Position into Groestlcoin (“GRS”) and Gain Exposure to the Crypto Currency Sector.

The Company today confirms that it has purchased $25,000 worth of crypto currency Groestlcoin and owns a total of 13,033.8579 GRS Units.

The Company utilized the crypto currency exchanges of COINBASE and Livecoin.net for these purchases of these GRS units. All GRS holdings are, at this time, held through the Livecoin.net exchange.

ABOUT TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC.

Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTC PINK: TAUG) is engaged in building business through the development, distribution, and licensing of proprietary products as well as the evaluation of potential acquisition opportunities/equity investments. The Company is presently focused on its upcoming contemplated launch of a Cupacu Butter based lip balm product branded under the name: Herman. The Company believes that one of its most important strengths is its access to and relationships with potentially substantial distribution systems and networks. The Company intends to capitalize on distribution opportunities and will continually update shareholders on such developments. Please visit our corporate website at www.tauriga.com



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