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Splash Beverage Group Takes Global License on CannEpil, Targeting Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
FORT LAUDERDALE – Splash Beverage Group Inc. announced it has ...
North Carolina Lawmakers Unite Behind Psychedelic Research Bill for Veterans
RALEIGH – NC Lawmakers from both parties held a press ...
Glass House Brands Applies for NYSE Uplisting
LONG BEACH – Glass House Brands Inc., a vertically integrated ...
TSA Lists Medical Cannabis as Permitted, The Rules Page Is Still Blank
SPRINGFIELD – Travelers navigating state-legal Cannabis programs now have clearer federal agency direction on what to expect at airport security. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) revised its public “What Can I Bring?” tool to list ...
Rob Van Dam Enters Cannabis Wellness with New Hemp-Derived E-Commerce Platform
LOS ANGELES – WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam aka RVD, long known for his open support of Cannabis, has stepped into the wellness side of the industry with a fresh venture. The move ...
Leafwell Brings Medical Cannabis to the Benefits Table
CHICAGO – When Emily Fisher, the CEO and founder of virtual Cannabis-based care clinic Leafwell, was navigating her first breast cancer diagnosis, she turned to Cannabis out of desperation, not conviction. There was no physician ...
Israeli Cannabis Breakthrough Opens New Hope for Fatty Liver Disease
NEW YORK- A new study out of Israel has put Cannabis back into one of the most important conversations in modern medicine: metabolic disease. Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have reported that two ...
Why the Endocannabinoid System Is the Future of Cannabis Medicine
NEW YORK- Cannabis medicine is entering a more serious phase. For years, the conversation has focused on pain, sleep, anxiety, appetite, and symptom relief. Those remain important, but they may only be the beginning. The ...
Cannabis, Inflammation, and the Next Frontier in Root-Cause Medicine
NEW YORK- Cannabis medicine is moving beyond pain, sleep, and anxiety. One of the most important next frontiers may be inflammation, because the endocannabinoid system plays a direct role in how the body regulates immune ...
Why Metabolic Dysfunction May Be the Next Frontier for Cannabinoid Medicine
NEW YORK- Metabolism is the system that determines how the body produces, distributes, and uses energy, and it sits at the center of modern chronic disease. While it is often reduced to a discussion of ...
Planet 13 Secures Florida Approval for BHO Extraction Lab
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc. announced that it has received approval from the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) for its butane hash oil (BHO) extraction facility in the state. The approval ...
FDA Grants Breakthrough Designation to Vertanical Cannabis-Based Pain Drug
BERLIN – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to VER-01, a Cannabis-derived, non-opioid investigational drug developed by Germany's VERTANICAL for the treatment of chronic low back pain. VER-01 is ...
Apollo Acquires Emerald in $1.5B Deal: What’s Next for MJBizCon?
LOS ANGELES – Apollo Global Management Inc., one of the world's most powerful alternative asset firms, announced that its managed funds have entered into definitive agreements to acquire Emerald Holding, Inc., the owner of MJBizCon ...
MariMed Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
NORWOOD – MariMed Inc. released its financial results for Q2 2025 ended June 30, reflecting a blend of operational growth and financial challenges. The company reported revenue of $39.6 million, a slight decline from $40.4 ...
Will the Hemp Beverage Category Still Be Here in 12 Months?
LOS ANGELES- Will the Hemp Beverage Category Still Be Here in 12 Months? That's not just a provocative question—it’s a quiet but growing concern across the hemp industry. After a explosive rise in popularity, hemp-derived THC ...
Verano Holdings Corp Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
CHICAGO – Verano Holdings Corp., a multi-state Cannabis operator, released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a period of operational streamlining amid market challenges. The consolidated financial statements, prepared under U.S. ...
Curaleaf Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a major player in the global Cannabis market, released its financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2025, ending June 30, showcasing a blend of domestic resilience and ...
GTI Reports Q2 2025 Financial and Operational Results
CHICAGO & VANCOUVER – Green Thumb Industries Inc., a major player in the U.S. Cannabis market, national Cannabis consumer packaged goods (CPG) company, and operator of RISE Dispensaries, reported its financial and operational results for ...
Trulieve Cannabis Corp Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a major player in the U.S. Cannabis market, announced its financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2025, ending June 30, showcasing resilience and strategic progress. The company ...
Aurora Cannabis Reports Q1 FY2026 Financial Results
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB), a leading Canadian Cannabis producer, announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ending June 30, 2025, showcasing robust growth in its medical Cannabis ...
AYR Wellness Exits Massachusetts in Broad Financial Restructuring
LOS ANGELES – AYR Wellness, a Miami-based multi-state Cannabis operator, is pulling out of Massachusetts as part of a bold restructuring to tackle its financial challenges. The company will close its 90,000-square-foot Milford cultivation facility, ...
Canopy Growth Expands its Presence in Australia
OTTAWA – Canopy Growth Corporation has introduced its Canadian-grown 7ACRES brand to the Australian medical Cannabis market, marking a strategic expansion of its global medical portfolio. The launch, announced on August 5, features two high-THC ...
Jushi Holdings Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES – Jushi Holdings Inc. reported its Q2 2025 financial results, reflecting modest revenue growth and operational advances as it expands its retail footprint and refines its cultivation strategy. The company posted revenue of ...
Senate Pushes for Cannabis and Psychedelics Research Amid Schedule I Restrictions
WASHIGTON D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a substantial spending bill addressing Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LaborHHS), including provisions that could reshape the scope of research into Schedule I ...
Metrc and BioTrack Partner to Forge Cannabis Compliance and Innovation
LOS ANGELES – Metrc LLC, a leading developer of regulatory track-and-trace systems, unveiled a strategic alliance with BioTrack, a prominent Cannabis technology provider, aimed at enhancing compliance and operational solutions for the Cannabis sector. The ...
Avant Brands Reports $9.7 Million in Q2 2025 Revenue
TORONTO – Avant Brands Inc., a Kelowna-based Cannabis producer, reported $9.7 million in gross revenue for the second quarter of 2025, covering the three months ended May 31, according to its latest financial disclosure. The ...
Miss Grass Joins Curaleaf to Expand Medical Cannabis Access in Florida
LOS ANGELES – Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has entered into an exclusive partnership with Miss Grass, a women-founded Cannabis brand celebrated for its premium flower and wellness-focused approach. Announced on August 4, this collaboration introduces Miss ...
HCN Launches HCN Pay: The First Dual-Processor Payments Solution Designed Specifically for Cannabis Retail
LOS ANGELES — Highly Capitalized Network, a leading business and financial media platform for the Cannabis, psychedelics, and wellness industries, has officially launched HCN Pay, a breakthrough payments solution built exclusively for Cannabis retailers. HCN ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES - Critical compliance issues, market exits, and clinical and regulatory breakthroughs shaped a turbulent week for cannabis and psychedelics businesses. Cannabis Industry Highlights 1.Cresco Labs Exits California, Refocuses on Profitability Cresco Labs confirmed ...
Glass House Brands Tightens Up Compliance After ICE Raids Shake Operations
LOS ANGELES – Glass House Brands Inc. has swiftly moved to strengthen its compliance protocols following federal immigration raids on two of its California farms on July 10. Conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
Canada’s Cannabis Industry Defies Economic Odds
TORONTO – In a striking contrast to Canada’s faltering economy, the legal Cannabis industry continues to flourish, bolstering the nation’s GDP while other sectors struggle. Statistics Canada reports that the licensed cannabis sector grew by ...
Cannabis Giants Grapple with Weak ROIC, Viridian Report Finds
LOS ANGELES – A recent analysis by Viridian Capital Advisors paints a somber picture for the Cannabis industry, projecting that none [!] of the 11 major companies studied will achieve a Return on Invested Capital ...
Aurora Cannabis Inc. Reports 93% Sales Surge & Focus on Medical Market Dominance
OTTAWA – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB), a leading Canadian cannabis producer, has reported a 93% jump in sales for its latest quarter, cementing its position in the medical cannabis market. The Edmonton-based company’s financial results, ...
Cannabis Real Estate Valuations Highlight Sector Dynamics
LOS ANGELES – A recent report from Viridian Capital Advisors sheds light on the valuations of four key players in the U.S. Cannabis real estate sector: Chicago Atlantic and AFC Gamma, the leading specialty lenders, ...
Germany Breaks Ground with EU’s First Psilocybin Compassionate Use Approval
BERLIN – Germany has become the first European Union nation to authorize the compassionate use of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, for patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Under this program, approved by the ...
Golden Gate Park Celebrates Grateful Dead’s Timeless Legacy at 60th Anniversary Show
SAN FRANCISCO – This weekend, August 1-3, Dead & Company will take the stage at Golden Gate Park’s Polo Fields for a monumental three-night concert series commemorating the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary. The event, expected ...
Analysis: The Quiet Revolution in U.S. Cannabis: Efficiency Is the New Growth Engine
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Cannabis industry is evolving—but not in the way headlines suggest. Yes, national retail sales remain strong at a $32 billion annualized pace. And yes, states like New York and Ohio ...
Ayr Wellness Faces Drastic Restructuring as Noteholders Take Control
LOS ANGELES – Ayr Wellness Inc., a prominent player in the U.S. Cannabis industry, is set to undergo a seismic restructuring that could mark the end of the company as it exists today. On July ...
