With millions of marijuana dollars already flowing through US and Canadian stock exchanges, new funds and investors entering the space, and the excitement around the increased legalization of recreational marijuana, we’re seeing a strong appetite among global investors to invest in the US cannabis market.
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California Cannabis: Expect Turmoil Prior To The Enlightenment
Legal Marijuana Lounges Are Coming to America
8 Predictions for Cannabis in 2018
As the marijuana industry continues to grow state by state, adding businesses, jobs and revenue, 2018 is poised to be the biggest year in the history of marijuana in America, and beyond.
Here are 8 trends that will be huge in 2018:
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New York Moves Toward Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
For New York state, 2018 has brought optimism and some fresh perspective for lawmakers debating the legal status of marijuana. In his Wednesday address regarding the 2018 Executive Budget Plan, Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) delivered remarks on “revenue raisers” – new taxes and fees that can potentially infuse ~$1B into the New York economy. Among several proposals put forth to accomplish this, the Governor made it apparent that he is open to the idea of legalizing recreational use of marijuana as a major revenue generator.
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Vermont Makes History by Legalizing Marijuana Through a Legislative Process
Vermont made history today by becoming the first state to legalize recreational marijuana through a legislative process, as opposed to voter initiative. Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) signed into law House Bill 511, which makes it legal for adults over 21 to possess up to one ounce of cannabis or five grams of hash, and removes penalties for possession and cultivation of up to two mature marijuana plants and up to four immature plants and home.
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2017 Year in Review
Dear Friends and Partners,
Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cannabis
Almost ten years ago, bitcoin fueled the dark web, where illegal drugs and illicit goods were sold on the Silk Road black market. Today, blockchain technology could bring much needed transparency, legitimacy, and security to the legal cannabis industry. Here’s how:
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Big Tobacco Eyes the Lucrative Cannabis Industry
While their industry remains illegal on a federal level, many marijuana growers and retailers fear something completely different: Big Tobacco. Large tobacco companies have garnered expertise in lobbying, marketing, and manufacturing that have huge implications for competition within the cannabis industry. With estimated total revenue of $45B Cannabis sales are above both wine and chocolate consumption. Bloomberg Intelligence analyst, Ken Shea spoke of this as “an extremely compelling opportunity for the tobacco companies to look at closely.”
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Colorado Credit Union Goes National to Solve Cannabis Banking Problem
Due to the federal government’s stance on cannabis (schedule I drug), most cannabis business owners operate without access to traditional banking services. A Colorado-based credit union may have the solution. They have created software that allows for secure cannabis banking and are creating a network of financial institutions that are looking to cash in on cannabis banking.
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