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Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter heralded a new era in the cannabis space, with the platform emerging as the only one where cannabis brands and advocates can speak freely without algorithmic repercussions. Alexa Alianiello, who works in sales and partnerships at X (formerly Twitter), shared...

Curaleaf Holdings Inc (OTC:CURLF) founder and executive chair Boris Jordan opened up on the company’s commitment to enhancing flower quality during an exclusive interview at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference (CCC). “Curaleaf has always been an innovator on the product side,...

As New York state prepares to issue over 1,500 new licenses across the cannabis supply chain, including 800 dispensary licenses, Z&A's latest report delves into the retail landscape in California, a market with more than 1,000 licensed retail stores. What's driving success in this...

Thinking about protecting your cannabis business while enhancing bud quality and consistency? At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, industry experts discussed insurance, compliance and workforce development in the sector. They highlighted protocols and quality...

How can technology help cannabis businesses make ends meet and navigate the complex landscape of compliance? At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, industry experts converged to tackle this practical question. Moderated by Jill Ellsworth, founder and CEO of Willow Industries...

As the Northeast U.S. cannabis market takes the lead in growth potential, questions arise on how the region can transform the industry playbook. Can collaboration between legacy operators and established companies pave the way for a thriving, profitable future? At the Benzinga...

Illinois became the first state in the U.S. to fully legalize adult use cannabis through legislation with the passage of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act in 2020. Since then, the state has worked to help those who were previously impacted by cannabis-related offenses...

The cannabis sector is excited for several major catalysts that could help provide momentum after setbacks. Alongside the SAFER Banking Act in the Senate that could help provide financing to cannabis sectors, the potential reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule 1 substance could create...

Through the adult use cannabis social equity program, Illinois is helping those who previously faced imprisonment for cannabis offenses build new lives in its booming legal cannabis industry. A Chance To Bloom: At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in...

Illinois was the first state in the U.S. to fully legalize adult-use cannabis through legislation, setting a precedent for the rest of the nation.  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker highlighted the importance of that initiative Thursday in a keynote address at the Benzinga...

"The right investors are not scared by the complexity of cannabis regulations," TILT Holdings (CSE: TILT) (OTC: TLLTF) CEO Tim Conder said at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. "If they are, it's a giant red flag," he added. Conder and other industry experts convened...

Jon Levine, CEO of multi-state cannabis operator, MariMed (OTC: MRMD), and Erik Sloane, Global Head of Corporate Listings at Cboe Canada, discussed the evolving Illinois cannabis market at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. Levine noted their strong management team, emphasizing their...

At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, key figures in the cannabis industry engaged in discussions about the U.S. Senate Banking Committee passing the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act — and a surprising twist involving cryptocurrency, offering...

The Senate Banking Committee approved the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act on Wednesday, marking the first time Senate members have voted in favor of legislation that would allow cannabis businesses access to banks. Wednesday at the ...

Cannabis brands need to market to a mainstream audience, while also focusing on their target customer. This unique balance was a common theme from speakers at the 2023 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, Illinois, for a panel on positioning cannabis brands as consumer packaged goods (...