Policy

The Evolution of the CSE in the Global Cannabis Industry

There’s no doubt that cannabis has been a game-changer for the Canadian capital markets. After Canada liberalized its medical program in 2012, companies immediately began approaching the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) to raise the capital required to build indoor greenhouses and participate in a market that they knew would continue to grow over time. In […]

Investment Banks See Tremendous Potential in Cannabis Dealflow

The cannabis industry is projected to reach $66.5 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research, representing a 23.9% compound annual growth rate. In addition to Canada’s maturing industry, investors are becoming increasingly comfortable with the regulatory environment in the United States, despite the plant’s status as a Schedule I Controlled Substance on a federal […]

New CFN & Viridian Cannabis Capital Markets Wrap Discusses Key Industry and Regulatory Trends

CFN Media Group (“CFN Media”, “CannabisFN”), the leading agency and financial media network dedicated to the worldwide cannabis industry, today announced the release of the second video episode in its CFN Media & Viridian Capital Cannabis Markets Wrap series filmed at the MJMicro Conference and featuring the President of Viridian Capital, Scott Greiper, recounting the […]

The State of New Jersey Marijuana Legalization

New Jersey has nearly 50,000 medical marijuana patients and out-of-state patients may legally bring their marijuana into the state for up to six months. With nearly nine million residents, the state is the 11th largest in the United States and the most densely populated state with more than 1,200 people per square mile, making it […]

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Spells Out What Institutional Investors Need from the Cannabis Industry 

Kevin O’Leary may be best-known for his role on ABC’s hit TV show, Shark Tank, but he also heads up O’Shares ETF Investments, which provides rules-based, quality-focused indexed ETFs for institutional investors. CFN Media recently caught up with Mr. O’Leary, better known as Mr. Wonderful, to discuss what institutional investors are looking for in the […]

Top 5 Takeaways from Bruce Linton’s Exclusive Interview with CFN Media at the NYC CWCB Expo

CFN Media caught up with Bruce Linton, Co-CEO of Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) to discuss some of the cannabis industry’s biggest trends at the CWCB Expo in NYC in May 2019. Sign up for the CFN Newsletter using the form in the right sidebar of this page or learn more about Becoming […]

3 Cannabis Amendments That Could Be Included in the Federal Spending Bill

Lawmakers will consider nearly a dozen cannabis-related amendments this week as part of a large appropriations bill to fund parts of the federal government in 2020. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Tom McClintock (R-CA) reintroduced an amendment that would prevent the Justice Department from using funds to prevent states “from implementing their own laws that […]

Pain Management & Mental Health Are the Leading ‘Why’ Behind Cannabis Buys

Over 80 percent of U.S. adults over 21 would consume cannabis to treat chronic pain, improve mental health, and treat minor injuries, according to a new Nielsen study. The study found that more than 40 percent of all headache/migraine, arthritic pain, and back/neck pain sufferers are interested in consuming cannabis. About 70 percent believe that […]

FDA’s First CBD Panel Yields a Lot of Uncertainty

The U.S. Food and Drug Commission (FDA) wrapped up its first ten-hour hearing on cannabidiol (CBD) last week. More than 100 witnesses urged the agency to pave the way for CBD foods and over-the-counter products, but many researchers argue that the substance hasn’t been well-studied and some companies have been making dangerous marketing claims. The […]

Illinois Becomes the First State to Legalize Cannabis Via Legislature

Illinois may be the eleventh state to legalize adult-use cannabis, but it’s the first to approve sales through the state legislature rather than a ballot measure. Beginning on January 1, 2020, adults 21 and older will be able to purchase cannabis products in licensed stores and possess up to 30 grams of raw cannabis, 500 […]

Republicans Could Rally Behind Marijuana Banking Bill

Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID), Chair of the Senate Banking Committee, could schedule legislation designed to increase access to the banking sector for a hearing if it passes the House of Representatives. Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Rand Paul (R-KY) told Marijuana Moment that they discussed the legislation with Crapo and are hopeful that he will […]

These Bees Make Honey with Cannabis Resin

French beekeeper Nicolas Trainerbees (a nickname) is passionate about nature and has self-medicated with cannabis since a very early age. After training bees to collect sugar from fruits rather than flowers, he turned his attention toward the cannabis plant to merge his passions. In 2006, he began training bees to collect the resin from cannabis […]

Medical Marijuana in Maryland: What You Need to Know

Medical marijuana was legalized in Maryland in 2018 after years of debate in the General Assembly. Since then, the state has registered more than 17,000 patients, authorized more than 500 doctors, nurses, and dentists, and licensed more than 100 dispensaries located throughout the state. The state cannabis industry is regulated by the Maryland Medical Cannabis […]

FDA to Provide Much-Needed Guidance on CBD this Week

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold its first public hearing on how it will regulate cannabidiol (CBD) products this week. On May 31, the agency could provide much-needed guidance into the legal status of the cannabinoid and potentially introduce limits on how much of the substance can be included in foods and […]

Square Launches Beta Program for CBD Retailers

Cannabidiol, or CBD, has become increasingly ubiquitous in health food stores and online shops since the 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the Controlled Substances list. But, one of the most popular payment processors used by smaller merchants was unwilling to support CBD products — until now. Square recently launched a pilot program to accept […]

Legalization Momentum Falls Short in Critical States

Cannabis legalization received widespread support during the last election cycle, but in many states, efforts have been delayed or canceled for this legislative session. States like New York, New Jersey, and Illinois have Democratic legislatures and widespread public support for legalization, but the proposals encountered a lot of pushback and time is running out to […]

Study: CBD Could Capture Nearly Half of the $45 Billion Cannabis Industry by 2024

Cannabidiol, or CBD, the non-psychoactive component of the cannabis plant, could generate upwards of $20 billion in annual sales by 2024, according to a new report by BDS Analytics and Arcview Market Research, capturing nearly half of a wider market that’s expected to reach $45 billion. “We’re witnessing CBD maturing from a cannabis sub-category into […]

Cannabis Startups Could Draw Over $2 Billion in Venture Capital in 2019

Venture capitalists have already invested more than $1.2 billion into U.S. cannabis startups in 2019, according to PitchBook data, which already surpasses the $836 million invested in 2018. At this rate, Tech Crunch’s Kate Clark believes that investment could hit $2.5 billion this year. There are many different catalysts behind these trends. The most obvious […]

The Cannabis Industry is (Quietly) Becoming a Massive Job Creator

Cannabis may not be federally legal in the United States, but Leafly’s 2019 Cannabis Jobs Count suggests there are more than 211,000 full-time workers in the industry and nearly 300,000 workers when including indirect jobs, such as lawyers, accountants and other professionals helping cannabis businesses. Let’s take a closer look at these dynamics to see […]

This City Looks to Become the ‘New Amsterdam’

Las Vegas will become one of the few municipalities in the country to license cannabis consumption in lounges — a move that could transform the city into the ‘New Amsterdam’. The Las Vegas City Council recently approved an ordinance that authorizes the so-called ‘social use venue’ licenses. Under the new ordinance, existing licensed cannabis businesses […]

Why Canada’s Cannabis Shortage Could Get Worse Before It Gets Better

Canada announced new requirements for aspiring licensed producers earlier this month that could worsen the cannabis shortage by constricting supply over the coming years. The new regulations require applicants for cannabis cultivation, processing, or sales licenses to fully build out their site before they apply. With more than 600 applications in its queue, the new […]

New Cannabis Study Points to a Surprising Trend in Edibles

A new study found that fewer Canadians are interested in trying cannabis edibles compared to a year ago — a troubling development for many companies that hedged their bets on edibles prior to their legalization in October of this year. The Dalhousie University survey found that only 36% of Canadians said they would purchase cannabis-infused […]

Big Banks Snub Cannabis Banking Bill

The SAFE Banking Act is making its way through the legislative process, but many big banks still plan on avoiding cannabis clients, according to a Wall Street Journal report. In fact, no major bank publicly supports the bill’s passage and any content between Congress and the bill were initiated by Congress. While the SAFE Banking […]

Lookout Canada: This Country Is Quietly Becoming a Leading Supplier of CBD

Canada has become the de facto leading producer of cannabis after legalizing recreational and medical use on a federal level. With several billion-dollar cannabis producers, the country is leveraging its position to export to the United States, Europe, Australia and other key markets. But, Canada’s cannabidiol (CBD) producers could see some competition in the near […]

These Are Jefferies’ Top 5 ‘Buy’ Rated Cannabis Stocks

The analyst firm, Jeffries, began coverage of the cannabis sector earlier this year. Analyst Owen Bennet believes that the legal cannabis industry could reach $50 billion per year over the next decade, which marks a significant improvement from the $17 billion expected this year. Under a ‘realistic’ bullish case, he estimates that the industry could […]

This Marijuana Sub-Sector Will Grow from ‘Negligible Revenue’ to $260 Million by 2022

There’s no doubt that the cannabis industry has experienced tremendous growth over the past several years. In fact, Grand View Research projects that the global market will grow at a 34.6% annual growth rate to reach $146.4 billion by 2025. But some sub-sectors of the cannabis industry are growing faster than others. Cannaccord analyst Bobby […]

What is the Cannabis Control Commission?

Back in 1969, a full 84 percent of Americans felt that marijuana should remain illegal. As the benefits of this plant became more apparent – and fear-based propaganda diminished – public perception completely reversed. In fact, two-thirds of Americans now believe weed should be legalized. This explains why Massachusetts residents voted to decriminalize marijuana, and […]

How and Where to Buy Medical Marijuana in Arkansas

Arkansas passed the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment in November of 2016, but regulations and licensing have been slow to roll out. The first medical marijuana sales in the state did not begin until May of 2019, and before this time even medically licensed patients did not have a place to legally purchase marijuana in the […]

Medical Marijuana in Ohio: What You Need to Know

Ohio became the 25th state in the country to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes with the passage of House Bill 523 in June of 2016. But actual sales only started in the beginning of 2019. Recreational marijuana use remains illegal, although 2020 legislation may change that and possession of up to 100 grams has been […]

Everything You Wanted to Know About CBD & Hemp, But Were Afraid to Ask

San Diego Cannabis Industry Association (SDCIA) shines some southern California sunshine on the vexing issue of Cannabidiol (CBD). From left to right. Patrick Murphy from the Law Office of Kimberly R Simms; Kelly Hayes from Greenspoon Marder, Josh Swider from Infinite Labs, at the San Diego Cannabis Industry Association. (Photo Author’s Own). When President Trump signed the 2018 […]