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This Week In Cannabis: Paraguay Nears Adult-Use Sales, JPMorgan Hints At Banking And More On Earnings, NHL, Tyson, STIIIZY, Germany

Cannabis news: Paraguay nears adult-use cannabis legalization, JPMorgan hints at cannabis banking, Germany's medical market booms and more!

No Banks? No Problem: How One Company Is Fixing The Cannabis Industry's Capital Bottleneck

FundCanna is redefining cannabis financing with flexible loans, fueling 61% average growth for operators, and solving industry cash flow gaps.

Can Canada Maintain Its Cannabis Edge After Trudeau's Departure?

Trudeau's exit leaves Canada's cannabis industry at a crossroads. Will new leadership support its growth?

Germany's Medical Cannabis Boom: Prices Drop Below $4.20/Gram, Prescriptions Surge 1,000%

Germany's medical cannabis market in 2024 saw record affordability, 1,000% prescription growth, and digital access advancements.

How Ozempic And Legal Weed Are Changing What America Eats

Ozempic curbs appetites, while cannabis legalization fuels munchies. Explore their public health impacts.

96% Of Cannabis Consumers Don't Trust DEA On Rescheduling Efforts: Poll

A NuggMD poll reveals only 4% of cannabis consumers trust the DEA to handle rescheduling fairly.

The Week In Cannabis: Trump's DEA Pick, Tyson's Reform Push, Dutch Coffee Shop Crisis And More

This week in cannabis: DEA shake-up, contaminated cannabis in the Netherlands, and global market updates.

RAW Founder Celebrates $8.7M Legal Victory In A Very Peculiar Way: 'We Rolled It Up And Smoked The Lawsuit, Literally'

RAW creator Josh Kesselman celebrated a $8.7M lawsuit win by rolling the verdict into a joint.

'The DEA Ruling Was A Game-Changer': Why This European Cannabis Giant Is Betting On The American Seeds Market

Zamnesia, one of Europe's leading cannabis seed retailers, enters the U.S. market. GM Nick Avé shares insights on the booming home-grow industry.

Whoopi Goldberg Talks Cannabis: The Planet's 'Greatest Medicine... Pain Reliever And Source Of Joy'

“Cannabis is probably the greatest medicine on the planet that everybody can have,” says Whoopi Goldberg as she phones in from her home, her cat comfortably nestled on her lap.

This Week In Cannabis: Rescheduling Delays, The DEA, Biden's Clemency, Philip Morris' New Bet And More

Cannabis news: DEA delays reform hearings, Florida renews legalization push and global markets expand.

Can AI Solve Cannabis Medicine's Data Problem? New Tech Initiative Aims To Streamline Research And Treatments

AI and semantic technology are reshaping healthcare by tackling fragmented research in cannabinoid medicine.

He Worked On Producing Oxygen On Mars, Now He Builds Cannabis Robots: The Fascinating Story Of Sorting Robotics

NASA engineer turned entrepreneur, Nohtal Partansky, brings robotics to cannabis, automating pre-rolls & quality control. All about Sorting Robotics.

Leonardo DaVinci Meets Bungee Jumping: The Curious Origins Of A World-Leading Cannabis Vaporization Brand

Discover how Cort Smith and Synergy Innovation transformed cannabis accessories with DaVinci Vaporizers and Eyce, redefining quality and durability.

'This Is How You Make Quality Joints' - How One Machine Produces 900 Pre-Rolls An Hour And Why They're Better Than Cones

Discover how RollPros is transforming cannabis pre-rolls with its Blackbird machine, producing 80M+ joints and redefining industry standards.

The Week In Cannabis: Tilray Earnings, NY Hits $1B In Sales, DoorDash Embraces Hemp, Ukraine And More

Cannabis news of the week: New York hits $1B cannabis sales, Ukraine registers first medical product. Updates on DoorDash, Tilray, Agrify and more.

EXCLUSIVE: Psychoactive Cannabis Seeds To Be Sold Legally In Uruguay For The First Time

Uruguay's ExpoCannabis announces first legal psychoactive seed pre-sale, marking a milestone for cannabis innovation and leadership.

Thrive Capital, Tiger Global-Backed Cannabis Wholesale Platform LeafLink Buys Leaf Trade: Co. Will Process ~$9B In Annual GMV

LeafLink acquires Leaf Trade, creating a $9B cannabis wholesale platform and expanding industry-leading tools.

Did Elon Musk Really Use A Meme Of Pablo Escobar Smoking Weed To Celebrate Trump's Election Victory? What Does It Even Mean?

Elon Musk's tweet featuring Pablo Escobar smoking weed to celebrate Trump's reelection sparks debate. What does it mean?

Challenging Cannabis Prohibition: Lawyer Behind Same-Sex Marriage Takes On Federal Policy, Citing Justice Thomas' Critique

David Boies challenges federal cannabis laws in a pivotal case that could redefine industry taxation & policies.