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The Intoxicating Hemp Ban Is About to Become Law — and It’s a Pyrrhic Victory for Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- The federal government just erased a $20-billion industry under the guise of “closing a loophole.” But rather than protecting consumers, Washington has dealt a crippling blow to both hemp and legal Cannabis — ...
Senate Spending Package Eyes Hemp THC Crackdown as Shutdown Continues, Trump Backs Restrictions
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan spending package drafted to end the nation's longest government shutdown now includes a provision that would sharply curtail sales of hemp-derived THC products, garnering White House endorsement and fierce opposition from ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Operators sharpened their focus on balance sheets and strategic footholds while policymakers grappled with regulatory gaps and emerging threats. Funding flowed into psychedelics innovation, MSOs reported Q3 2025 earnings, trimmed underperformers, and ...
Case Study: Grupo Flor: A Cannabis Turnaround Driven by Strategic Focus
SALINAS- When Mark Collins joined Grupo Flor as Chief Financial Officer, the California-based vertically integrated Cannabis company was in severe financial and operational distress. The business held multiple licenses across retail, cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution—far ...
Cannabis Stocks Rally as U.S. Rescheduling Debate Heats Up
LOS ANGELES — For the first time in more than a year, cannabis stocks are enjoying a sustained rally. Exchange-traded funds focused on the sector have climbed sharply in recent weeks, and several of the ...
Did Psilocybin Arrive From Outer Space? New Genomic Study Opens the Door to a Cosmic Possibility
LOS ANGELES — The psychedelic compound psilocybin has long intrigued researchers for its potential to treat mental health conditions, but a groundbreaking study is now shedding new light on where these mushrooms came from—and it’s ...
Will Hope Fuel Cannabis Industry Growth Beyond Q2 2025?
LOS ANGELES – If you’ve been scrolling through the latest updates on the Highly Capitalized Network’s website or LinkedIn, you’ve likely caught the wave of Q2 2025 earnings reports sparking cautious optimism across the Cannabis ...
The Intoxicating Hemp Ban Is About to Become Law — and It’s a Pyrrhic Victory for Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- The federal government just erased a $20-billion industry under the guise of “closing a loophole.” But rather than protecting consumers, Washington has dealt a crippling blow to both hemp and legal Cannabis — ...
Senate Spending Package Eyes Hemp THC Crackdown as Shutdown Continues, Trump Backs Restrictions
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan spending package drafted to end the nation's longest government shutdown now includes a provision that would sharply curtail sales of hemp-derived THC products, garnering White House endorsement and fierce opposition from ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Operators sharpened their focus on balance sheets and strategic footholds while policymakers grappled with regulatory gaps and emerging threats. Funding flowed into psychedelics innovation, MSOs reported Q3 2025 earnings, trimmed underperformers, and ...
Canopy Growth Corporation Expands to Quebec’s Cannabis Market
LOS ANGELES-- Canopy Growth Corporation has announced its expanded to deliverin cannabis products sourced from Quebec for consumers in the province. The company has forged a partnership with VASCO Cannabis Inc., a renowned Quebec-based cannabis ...
Red White & Bloom Brands Plans Share-Exchange Acquisition of Aleafia Health
LOS ANGELES-- Multistate operator Red White & Bloom Brands (RWB) has announced its intention to acquire financially troubled Canadian cannabis operator Aleafia Health in a share-exchange agreement. The proposed deal comes shortly after Aleafia announced ...
Cannabis Capital Raises Experience Multiyear Low as Investment Focus Shifts
LOS ANGELES-- The cannabis industry is witnessing a decline in capital raises, reaching a multiyear low despite ongoing challenges in California and criticism of the New York adult-use market launch. Surprisingly, investor money continues to ...
10 Top Tips for Investing in Cannabis Stocks: Exploring Opportunities in the Emerging Industry
LOS ANGELES -The rapidly growing cannabis industry presents exciting prospects for investors seeking new avenues of growth. However, to capitalize on these opportunities, it's crucial to approach the market with a strategic mindset and an ...
Fire & Flower Holdings Seeks Creditor Protection Following Mounting Losses
TORONTO-- Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries have taken a significant step in response to their financial struggles, as they have been granted an initial order for creditor protection by the Ontario Superior ...
C21 Investments Faces Securities Commission Cease Trade Order Amidst Financial Statement Delay
LOS ANGELES-- C21 Investments Inc., a prominent vertically integrated company operating in the cannabis sector, has encountered a significant setback as the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) issued a Cease Trade Order against the company's ...
New York Extends Cannabis Licenses to Boost Adult-Use Market
NEW YORK-- New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill that extends the licenses of cannabis cultivators and processors in an effort to expedite the establishment of the state's adult-use market. As state regulators ...
Canopy Growth Corp. Faces Delisting from S&P/TSX Composite Index
LOS ANGELES-- Canopy Growth Corp., a Canadian cannabis company, is set to be removed from the S&P/TSX Composite Index, a key market benchmark similar to the S&P 500 in the United States. The decision, announced ...
Illinois Recreational Cannabis Sales Show Modest Growth in May
ILLINOIS-- Illinois' recreational cannabis market experienced a slight increase in sales during the month of May, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Despite the highly anticipated growth in ...
Greenlane Holdings, Inc. Initiates Reverse Stock Split to Maintain Nasdaq Listing
LOS ANGELES -- Greenlane Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of premium cannabis accessories and specialty vaporization products, has announced plans to execute a one-for-10 reverse stock split of its Class A common stock. The ...
German Cannabis Policy Reform Takes Center Stage at ICBC Berlin 2023
BERLIN-- The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is gearing up for a timely and significant political discussion on cannabis policy reform in Germany. Building on the historic panel discussion held in 2021, where all major ...
Cronos Group Inc. to Cease Hemp-Based CBD Operations in the U.S. and Focus on Cash Flow and Future THC Market Entry
TORONTO-- Canadian cannabis company Cronos Group Inc. has revealed plans to discontinue its hemp-derived CBD operations in the United States by the end of the second quarter of this year. The decision is aimed at ...
Multi-State-Operators (MSOs) Set to Enter NY Adult-Use Market After Policy Change
NEW YORK–In an effort to stabilize New York's adult-use marijuana program, which has experienced a rocky rollout, new legislation and significant policy shifts have been proposed. One of the key changes is the potential entry ...
Arizona Legislature Seeks to Slash Medical Cannabis Card Prices Amid Declining Sales and Patient Numbers
PHOENIX-- In an effort to revive Arizona's struggling medical cannabis market, lawmakers are pushing forward a bill aimed at reducing the cost of medical cannabis cards. Senate Bill 1466, which received approval from the state ...
New York Regulators Pave the Way for Cannabis Farmers’ Markets Amid Supply Glut
NEW YORK-- In a bid to address the surplus of cannabis products and support local cultivators, regulators in New York have announced plans to introduce cannabis farmers' markets this summer. The move, spearheaded by the ...
