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Conservative Think Tank Advocates Federal Cannabis Labeling Standards to Address State Disparities
WASHINGTON – A prominent conservative policy group has called for federal guidance on Cannabis product warnings, pointing to stark differences in state regulations that leave consumers with inconsistent information on health risks. The American Enterprise ...
Psyence BioMed Ventures into Psilocybin’s Role in Aging Research
NEW YORK – Psyence BioMedical Ltd. disclosed its entry into longevity science with a new program probing psilocybin's influence on key aging indicators. The initiative, conducted alongside South African academics, marks the company's first foray ...
Kenyan MP Advocates for Regulated Cannabis Framework
NAIROBI – Peter Kalerwa Salasya, the outspoken member of Parliament for Kenya's Mumias East constituency, has ignited fresh debate on Сannabis policy by urging the government to pursue legalization under strict controls. Salasya highlighted the ...
Flower by Edie Parker Teams Up with Verano for Florida Cannabis Debut, Spotlights Rapper JT in Promo Campaign
MIAMI – Flower by Edie Parker, a female-founded, premium Cannabis brand known for its vibrant designs, has struck an exclusive deal with Verano Holdings Corp. to roll out its products across the Sunshine State's medical ...
AbbVie Reveals $900M Upfront Payment in Psychedelic Deal, Signaling Strong Bet on Bretisilocin
CHICAGO – AbbVie Inc. disclosed in a recent securities filing that it handed over $900 million in cash at the outset of its acquisition of bretisilocin, the experimental psychedelic compound acquired from Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals aimed ...
Rubicon Organics Secures $4M Financing for Facility Upgrades
VANCOUVER, BC – Rubicon Organics Inc. closed a $4 million credit package with Community Savings Credit Union to finance upgrades at its production sites. The deal breaks down into a $3 million term loan carrying ...
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 — ...
Conservative Think Tank Advocates Federal Cannabis Labeling Standards to Address State Disparities
WASHINGTON – A prominent conservative policy group has called for federal guidance on Cannabis product warnings, pointing to stark differences in state regulations that leave consumers with inconsistent information on health risks. The American Enterprise ...
Psyence BioMed Ventures into Psilocybin’s Role in Aging Research
NEW YORK – Psyence BioMedical Ltd. disclosed its entry into longevity science with a new program probing psilocybin's influence on key aging indicators. The initiative, conducted alongside South African academics, marks the company's first foray ...
Kenyan MP Advocates for Regulated Cannabis Framework
NAIROBI – Peter Kalerwa Salasya, the outspoken member of Parliament for Kenya's Mumias East constituency, has ignited fresh debate on Сannabis policy by urging the government to pursue legalization under strict controls. Salasya highlighted the ...
Thai Cannabis Stores Face Uncertainty as Government Tightens Sales Regulations
LOS ANGELES- Thailand’s government has introduced a new order—published in the Royal Gazette on June 26, 2025—mandating that cannabis can now only be sold with a valid medical prescription from licensed practitioners. Cannabis buds have been reclassified ...
Cybin Secures Up to US $500 Million via Convertible Debentures to Fuel Clinical Growth
LOS ANGELES- Cybin Inc. has entered into a securities purchase agreement with High Trail Special Situations LLC to raise up to US $500 million through unsecured convertible debentures, aiming to strengthen its position in neuropsychiatric therapeutics ...
Atai and Beckley Psytech Report Positive Phase 2b Results for BPL‑003
LOS ANGELES- Atai Life Sciences and Beckley Psytech have announced positive topline results from their Phase 2b clinical trial of BPL‑003, an intranasal formulation of mebufotenin benzoate, in patients with treatment‑resistant depression (TRD). The multicenter, ...
iAnthus Reports Unanimous Approval at Annual General Meeting
LOS ANGELES- iAnthus Capital Holdings, a multi-state operator in licensed cannabis cultivation, processing, and retail, announced that its shareholders unanimously approved all items at the Annual General Meeting held on June 26, 2025. The approved resolutions included ...
Kentucky Nears Operational Start for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
LOS ANGELES- Kentucky is approaching the launch of medical cannabis sales as state regulators complete final preparations for the opening of licensed dispensaries. Although the state’s medical cannabis law took effect on January 1, 2025, ...
Mike Tyson Urges Trump to Act on Cannabis Reform
LOS ANGELES- Boxing legend Mike Tyson, alongside athletes including Kevin Durant and Dez Bryant, has urged former President Donald Trump to pursue federal cannabis reform after accusing President Joe Biden of failing to deliver on ...
California Lawmakers Omit Cannabis Tax Relief from 2025 Budget
LOS ANGELES- California legislators did not include a freeze on the planned cannabis excise tax increase in the state’s 2025–26 budget, declining last-minute proposals to maintain the current 15% rate. The absence of this relief ...
AYR Wellness Delays Q1 2025 Filing
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator in the U.S., has reported a delay in filing its interim financial statements, MD&A, and related CEO/CFO certification for the quarter ended March 31, ...
IM Cannabis Proposes $50 Million Mixed Securities Shelf to Bolster Funding
LOS ANGELES- IM Cannabis Corp. a Canada-based medical cannabis provider operating in Israel and Germany, has filed a registration statement for a mixed securities shelf worth up to USD 50 million. The filing, submitted June 26 to the ...
LIMS Market Projected to Hit $5.19 Billion by 2030
LOS ANGELES- The global Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) market is forecast to grow from $2.88 billion in 2025 to $5.19 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 12.5%, according to a ...
Thailand Reverses Course on Recreational Cannabis
LOS ANGELES- Thailand's Public Health Ministry, under Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, has issued a directive banning recreational cannabis sales and reclassifying cannabis buds as a controlled herb in a major policy reversal after three years of ...
Verano Debuts Bodega‑Style Dispensary in Arizona
LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. a multi‑state cannabis operator, has introduced a “bodega‑style” shopping format at its Zen Leaf Cave Creek dispensary in Phoenix. This innovative layout allows adult‑use consumers to browse and select products directly ...
Aurora Cannabis Refutes AI-Generated Deal Reports on Investing.com
LOS ANGELES- Aurora Cannabis Inc. has officially dismissed two recent articles published on Investing.com that falsely claimed the company entered into a $215 million acquisition of New Zealand’s MedLeaf Therapeutics and a strategic partnership with Germany-based ...
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Issues Pardons for Psilocybin and Psilocin Convictions
LOS ANGELES-- the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference in Denver, Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order granting full, unconditional pardons to individuals convicted under state law for possession of psilocybin and psilocin—substances that became legal for ...
Compass Pathways’ Psilocybin-Based Therapy Reaches Key Milestone in Depression Trial
LOS ANGELES- Compass Pathways has announced that its lead candidate, COMP360, achieved the primary endpoint in a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating its efficacy in treatment-resistant depression (TRD). In the COMP005 study, involving 258 participants ...
