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Viridian Capital Advisors Reports Valuation Metrics for U.S. MSOs with Market Caps >$100M
LOS ANGELES – Multi-state cannabis operators in the United States are carrying valuation multiples that signal caution among investors, even as growth prospects brighten for the coming year. According to a fresh Weekly Valuation Report ...
OPINION: Industrial hemp just got ‘future proofed.’
NEW YORK- Industrial hemp just received the clearest signal yet that it's not a fad, not a loophole, and not going away. It was effectively declared “future proof.” When Congress passed the funding bill to ...
EU Cannabis Imports Explained: Rules, Regulations, Safety & Quality Control
LOS ANGELES – Germany's medical Cannabis imports reached 56.9 tons in Q3 2025, a 19% jump from the prior period and a fresh record that highlights the market's relentless pull. With an estimated 900k prescriptions ...
HBA Pushes for Regulatory Framework on Hemp-Derived THC Beverages in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – The Hemp Beverage Alliance (HBA), a trade group with close to 400 members in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, has launched an initiative to set up guidelines for hemp-derived THC ...
Morocco Approves Licenses for 67 Cannabis-Based Products
RABAT – Moroccan regulators have cleared 67 Cannabis-derived products, signaling steady progress in the country's push toward a structured legal framework for the plant. The batch includes 26 cosmetic items and 41 dietary supplements, each ...
LSD Shows Promise in Prolonged Reduction of Anxiety Symptoms
LOS ANGELES – A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on September 4, suggests that a single dose of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) may significantly reduce symptoms of generalized ...
Cannabis MSOs Face Manageable 2026 Debt Maturities, Viridian Analysis Shows
LOS ANGELES – Major Cannabis operators are navigating a once-daunting wave of debt due in 2026 with greater ease than anticipated, according to a recent chart from Viridian Capital Advisors. The analysis examines cash sources ...
Viridian Capital Advisors Reports Valuation Metrics for U.S. MSOs with Market Caps >$100M
LOS ANGELES – Multi-state cannabis operators in the United States are carrying valuation multiples that signal caution among investors, even as growth prospects brighten for the coming year. According to a fresh Weekly Valuation Report ...
OPINION: Industrial hemp just got ‘future proofed.’
NEW YORK- Industrial hemp just received the clearest signal yet that it's not a fad, not a loophole, and not going away. It was effectively declared “future proof.” When Congress passed the funding bill to ...
EU Cannabis Imports Explained: Rules, Regulations, Safety & Quality Control
LOS ANGELES – Germany's medical Cannabis imports reached 56.9 tons in Q3 2025, a 19% jump from the prior period and a fresh record that highlights the market's relentless pull. With an estimated 900k prescriptions ...
MindMed Announces Breakthrough in GAD Treatment with MM-120 in Clinical Trial
LOS ANGELES- Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, has reported promising results from its Phase 2b clinical trial of MM-120 (lysergide d-tartrate) in treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The trial achieved its ...
Trulieve Alabama Recognized as Minority-Owned Business
LOS ANGELES- The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) has recently taken a significant step forward in the development of the state's medical cannabis industry. In a pivotal move, the AMCC awarded integrated licenses to five ...
Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (CBIH) Announces SEC Approval for Common Stock Sale
LOS ANGELES- Cannabis Bioscience International Holdings (CBIH), a prominent player in the cannabis bioscience sector, announced on Friday a significant milestone in its financial journey. The company's registration statement on Form S-1, under the Securities ...
Beckley Academy Strengthens Psychedelic Therapy Training Team with New Facilitators
LOS ANGELES- Beckley Academy, a prominent training organization specializing in the preparation of mental health professionals for psychedelic therapies, has announced the addition of two new facilitators to their team, Sara Gael Beauregard and Mary ...
New York’s Legal Cannabis Market Struggles Amidst Regulatory Challenges and Market Saturation
NEW YORK- New York's journey into the legal cannabis market has been fraught with challenges, marked by a series of setbacks including numerous lawsuits and regulatory hurdles. This tumultuous rollout has had a significant impact ...
Los Angeles Confronts Alarming Rise in Fentanyl-Related Fatal Overdoses
LOS ANGELES- In an alarming shift in the landscape of substance misuse, fentanyl has emerged as the leading cause of accidental overdose deaths in Los Angeles County, surpassing methamphetamine for the first time. According to ...
Week In Review: Oakland Tragedy Highlights Urgent Need for Federal Cannabis Policy Reform; Tennessee Hemp Industry Faces Setback from New Regs; AMA Introduces Psychedelic Therapy Codes In FDA Review of Prescription MDMA
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: Colorado Voter Initiative Challenges Federal Law on Cannabis Users’ Gun Rights: MedMen Reduces Operations to Four States with Sale of Arizona and Nevada Assets: Biden’s Groundbreaking Pardons Signal a Paradigm Shift in Cannabis Policy and Justice Reform:
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Week In Review: FDA Submission of MDMA-Assisted Therapy Application Aims to Advance Mental Health; Ohio Senate Redirects Cannabis Tax Revenue; Trulieve Are a Minority-Owned Business?
LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets: there’s innovation and progress in full swing in some parts of the country, while in other parts, ...
Arkansas’ Cannabis Revenues Generate Substantial Impact on Education and Community Welfare
LOS ANGELES- The newest review from the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission (AMMC) reveals the plan of the state's forward move to repurpose a sizeable sum of the revenue from the current upsurge of the state’s ...
PharmaDrug Inc. Advances Pharmaceutical Innovation with Strategic Acquisition of SecureDose Synthetics
NEW YORK-PharmaDrug Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, has recently provided a comprehensive update from CEO Robert Steen on their strategic acquisition of SecureDose Synthetics Inc. This move marks a significant step in PharmaDrug's ongoing efforts ...
Skymint’s Strategic Move Towards Long-term Viability Amidst Financial Struggles
LOS ANGELES- Skymint, a leading cannabis operator in Michigan, is facing significant operational changes as it shuts down its Harvest Park growing and processing plant in Dimondale, near Lansing. The closure, announced in an ...
Curaleaf’s Corporate Strategy for U.S. Unit
New York-based Curaleaf Holdings is embarking on a strategic reorganization of its U.S. subsidiary, Curaleaf USA. This move is part of the company's broader plan to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange, reflecting a significant ...
Japan’s Revision of Cannabis Drug Law
WORLD- In a historic move, Japan has taken significant steps toward reshaping its stance on cannabis, reflecting a nuanced approach to the burgeoning global interest in cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals and industrial hemp. The latest amendment to ...
Illinois Cannabis Retailers Hit Record Sales in November
LOS ANGELES- November marked a historic month for Illinois' adult-use cannabis retailers, as they achieved the highest single-month sales of legal cannabis since the opening of weed shops in January 2020. The Illinois Department of ...
