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UK’s Justice Secretary: Cannabis Will Not Be Legalized Anytime Soon

Written by Johnny Green on January 20, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis prohibition is a failed public policy, no matter where it exists, including in the United Kingdom. Cannabis has been found to be 114 times safer than alcohol, however, people in the United Kingdom are having their lives ruined on a regular basis simply because they possessed cannabis. Even...

Thailand’s New Medical Cannabis Model Is Off To A Solid Start

Written by Johnny Green on January 20, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Thailand has historically been home to some very harsh cannabis laws. However, that has changed recently with leaders in Thailand taking a more sensible approach to cannabis policy. Thailand recently launched its first legal cannabis-based clinic where patients could seek safe access to medical...

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4 Reasons Why 2020 Will Be An Enormous Year For The Global Cannabis Industry

Written by Johnny Green on January 20, 2020. Posted in Business, Politics, Science.

The last 25 years have seen the cannabis movement and support for reform go from being labeled as ‘political suicide’ by political pundits to becoming a mainstream political issue with overwhelming support from aspiring candidates and incumbents. The legal cannabis industry is larger...

From RustBelt To GreenBelt? Dortmund Gets Itself On The Cannabis Map

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 20, 2020. Posted in Medical.

For soccer fans, BVB Dortmund needs no introduction. In fact, it is the world-famous sports team that has kept this former Rühr Valley industrial powerhouse on the team as the region is slowly turned into an academic and research hub. But the city has also had another reputation for some...

Russian Authorities Propose Criminal Prosecution For Pro-Cannabis Online ‘Propaganda’

Written by Johnny Green on January 12, 2020. Posted in Politics.

If you are a cannabis advocate and you spend any amount of time on social media platforms or browsing the internet, there is a good chance that you will come across a pro-cannabis meme, post, or article. Cannabis content is extremely popular right now, especially memes and videos, and a really...

Technology Will Greatly Benefit Cannabis Cultivators In Thailand

Written by Johnny Green on January 11, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Thailand’s medical cannabis industry is currently undergoing a revolution. Thailand’s Public Health Minister took steps last month to remove cannabis from the nation’s list of controlled substances. Soon households in Thailand are expected to be able to cultivate cannabis...

Goldenseed Becomes First Private U.S. Cannabis Farm To Sell SEC-Qualified Stock To The Public

Written by Johnny Green on January 11, 2020. Posted in Business.

When it comes to stock listings and companies that cultivate cannabis, the United States is a land of regulatory hypocrisy. Whereas companies that are based in Canada have historically been allowed to offer SEC-qualified stock options to the public, the same is not true for companies based...

The Swashbuckling World Of Cannabis And International Finance

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 9, 2020. Posted in Business.

The good news about recent reform in Europe on the international front is that there is, in fact, a legal market for cannabis products. As of 2019, the German government not only concluded the first (European) tender bid for cultivation within its borders but also set its first reference price. 21...

First European Cannabis ETF In Europe To Launch On Deutsche Börse

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 9, 2020. Posted in Business.

Next week, on January 13, the first cannabis ETF will launch in Germany on the Deutsche Börse in Frankfurt. Created by Canadian asset manager Purpose Investments and HANetf, the Medical Cannabis and Wellness Ucits ETF (CBSX) is well-timed at least, to take advantage of the developing shape...

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UK’s Justice Secretary: Cannabis Will Not Be Legalized Anytime Soon

Thailand’s New Medical Cannabis Model Is Off To A Solid Start

4 Reasons Why 2020 Will Be An Enormous Year For The Global Cannabis Industry

From RustBelt To GreenBelt? Dortmund Gets Itself On The Cannabis Map

Russian Authorities Propose Criminal Prosecution For Pro-Cannabis Online ‘Propaganda’

Technology Will Greatly Benefit Cannabis Cultivators In Thailand

Goldenseed Becomes First Private U.S. Cannabis Farm To Sell SEC-Qualified Stock To The Public

The Swashbuckling World Of Cannabis And International Finance

First European Cannabis ETF In Europe To Launch On Deutsche Börse

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