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Business of Cannabis podcast - a weekly rundown of cannabis news, insights and trends. Features cannabis news from North America as well as the latest cannabis updates from Europe. Also, cannabis events and jobs in the cannabis industry! Visit businessofcannabis.com

Cannabis legislation gains momentum worldwide - things about to get SAFER?
#668
09/29/2023

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In a major development for the US cannabis industry, Members of the Senate Banking Committee have voted to approve the SAFER Banking Act, paving the way for its final vote in the Senate. Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a new bill which would legalise adult-use cannabis consumption, the possession of up to five ounces for over 21s, and remove criminal penalties for those under 21.In a bid to expand patient access to medical cannabis in New York, the OCM has expanded its RO Applications

 

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Cannabis ETF coming and SAFE banking act's even SAFER
#667
09/22/2023

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Subversive Capital Advisor, which focuses on emerging sectors, this week launched a new cannabis- focused ETF, stating that a ‘regulatory move to Schedule III status meaningfully changes the trajectory for this business.The text for the SAFE Banking Act that aims to transform banking for the cannabis industry has been amended.According to Marijuana Moment, which has seen a copy of the amended text, the bill’s updates relate to guidance, finance regulations and reporting requirements.Canopy Growth Corporation announced that it was seeking to raise up to $50m in additional funding via a ‘private placem...


Major news from New York & UK is perfectly poised to be cannabis hub!
#666
09/15/2023

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General New York Cannabis Licence Applications to Open on October 04Cannabis Sales in New Mexico Reach a Record HighNew Jersey Proposes Rules to Expand Cannabis EdiblesThe UK ‘Perfectly Poised’ To Be Central Hub For Global Cannabis Financial Trade

 

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Cannabis rescheduling? Not everyone's excited! Also more CAURD drama!
#665
09/08/2023

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Rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law is “not enough” as it “continues to misrepresent the plant’s safety relative to other controlled substances”. But who said it? Listen to find out!On Tuesday, as the US senate returned from its August recess, the majority leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his commitment to advancing the highly anticipated Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act.In a letter to New York’s governor, four cannabis companies have highlighted the mess of New York’s adult-use cannabis programme rollout, calling on the state to issue retail l...


Transformations in cannabis - from federal rescheduling to European regulatory shifts
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09/01/2023

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The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recommending that cannabis be reclassified from Schedule I to Schedule IIINew York has seen its cannabis licensing process draw to a complete halt after a temporary injunction was implemented on New York’s Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) scheme.Canadian cannabis companies are increasingly turning to the international medical cannabis market, seeing exports increase by 50% last year.

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Cannabis Challenges: Taxes, Legal Battles, and Industry Insights
#663
08/25/2023

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Discover How High Fees are Challenging Cannabis Profits – Insights from Health Canada ReportLegal Battles, Licences Revoked – Inside the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission's TurmoilCalifornia's Tax Cuts for Cannabis: Unveiling the Strategy to Save a Struggling Industry

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Cannabis Tax Prospects, ETF Turbulence, and Regulatory Shifts
#662
08/18/2023

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US cannabis businesses are bracing for increasing threats from criminals following Mastercard’s decision to ban cannabis purchases.US organisation Doctors for Cannabis Regulation (DCR) and other industry stakeholders, are urging the United States and global cannabis regulators to adopt the International Intoxicating Cannabinoid Product SymbolOhio could see potential annual tax revenue from adult-use cannabis hit $276 million in year five of an operational cannabis market to $403 million in year five of operations.

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Cannabis complexities and market dynamics: brewing, banking, and beyond
#661
08/11/2023

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Cannabis company Tilray Brands is planning to diversify its alcohol segment with the intent to acquire eight beer and beverage brands from  CFAH has updated its 2023 Cannabis Price Index, collecting data on cannabis prices from 140 cities worldwide and ranking them from least costly to most expensive for both illegal and legal weed.Canopy Growth has reported growing revenues and falling losses, but has again raised doubts over its ability to keep its head above water financially movin...


Cannabis Connections: Legalization Impact, Lawsuits, and Global Growth
#660
08/04/2023

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The Canadian Federal government’s failure to facilitate research into the potential health issues associated with cannabis consumption has led to potential legal action.THE global cannabis industry is grappling with significant challenges in securing reliable banking and payment services following Mastercard’s recent decision to prohibit cannabis purchases on its debit cards in the US. Atalis Pay from Prohibition Partners emerges as a fresh source of optimism, introducing the first open banking payment gateway for the can...


Cannabis: Raids, Opportunities, and Legal Battles
#659
07/28/2023

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New York’s Empire Cannabis Club to Take Regulators to Court After Recent RaidsTilray has reported narrowing losses during its fourth quarter while sales came in well above analyst estimates, leading to a bump in stock price.An amendment has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives to be included in a spending that would prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from prohibiting veteran access to medical cannabis.

 

 

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