Cannabis Industry Journal
Cannabis Payments in 2026: Why Technology Will Move Faster Than Congress
Digital payments with affordable processing are something sought by the cannabis industry since its inception. The time is now for retailers and operators to access this critical business tool.
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$1.3 Billion/Month Later: What Cannabis Banking Has Really Taught Us
Green Check Verified says cannabis banking already works. It’s safe, compliant, and scalable when structured correctly. What regulators and policymakers often underestimate is how much of this progress has happened under existing frameworks.
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Excerpts From President Trumps Historic Executive Order
Below are excerpts from the conversation at the White House press conference where President Trump signed an Executive Order to move marijuana from a Schedule 1 controlled drug to Schedule III. President Trump: Well, it was a big day, and many reasons, really, for many reasons, and I have a very distinguished group of people…
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Trump Reschedules Cannabis!
Experts weigh in on the President's executive order.
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What Cannabis Branding Gets Right and Why Every Industry Should Follow Suit
"If cannabis was ever going to be accepted as normal, it had to look normal. So we borrowed from brands doing it right," Will Read, Cannaplanners
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Canna Law Blog
Happy Holidays from the Canna Law Blog
Wishing all of our readers, along with friends and families, the very best this holiday season. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Festivus, or something else, we hope you can kick back and enjoy this wonderful time of the year.
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President Trump Issues Executive Order Directing the Attorney General to Reschedule Marijuana
What long resembled a Never Ending Story has finally reached a turning point. Today, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the Attorney General to reschedule marijuana as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The signing and remarks can be viewed here. The order includes the following directives (as first reported
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Canna Provisions v. Bondi, R.I.P.
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari in Canna Provisions, Inc. et al. v. Bondi, a high-profile lawsuit that challenged the constitutionality of the federal prohibition of intrastate (and not interstate) cannabis activity. The denial offered no reasoning; nor was it accompanied by dissents or concurrences from any of the justices—all of which is
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Closing Reflections on MJBizCon 2025
Even with slightly lighter attendance at MjBizCon this year, the quality of conversations and the overall engagement felt stronger than ever. The insights, candor, and determination that filled the hallways and side events were a powerful reminder of why this industry keeps pushing forward despite constant headwinds. The event team delivered a well-run, thoughtful conference
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Is Marijuana Rescheduling Finally Happening? What to Know, Now.
Yesterday afternoon, the Washington Post and other sources reported that President Trump is expected to issue an executive order directing federal agencies to reclassify marijuana, to Schedule III. That’s some sexy reportage, although WaPo’s sources cautioned that “Trump could still change his mind” and “[a] White House official said no final decisions have been made
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Medical Marijuana 411
Exploring the Impact of Cannabis on Sleep Quality in Cancer Patients
Introduction As interest in the therapeutic benefits of cannabis continues to rise, more cancer patients are seeking out compounds such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) to improve their quality of sleep. Research in this area is still limited, but preliminary findings indicate that cannabis may help alleviate sleep disturbances. A recent study specifically examined the effectiveness of cannabis in improving sleep for cancer patients. Study Overview The study involved the analysis of symptom responses reported by 1,962 cancer patients participating in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP) from 2015 to 2023 to assess how cannabis affects sleep. The study examined the relationship between reported sleep disturbance scores and several factors, including the doses of THC and CBD, as well as the THC-to-CBD ratio. Consideration was given to important demographic factors, including sex, age, race, ethnicity, body mass index, and MMCP enrollment in the medical cannabis program. Key Findings One […]
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The Hemp Hotel: A Groundbreaking Stay in Cape Town
Welcome to 84 Harrington, home to the world’s tallest hemp building and a beacon of sustainability, design, and innovation in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Medical Cannabis For Diabetes
Diabetes elevates blood sugar and can result in fatigue, increased hunger and thirst, irritability and frequent urination. Learn how medical marijuana can help treat Diabetes.
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Victoria Zavala: Treating Systemic Lupus and Degenerative Disc Disease With Medical Marijuana
Learn how Victoria Zavala helps treat her systemic Lupus and degenerative disc disease with medical marijuana.
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William “Bill” Britt Medical Marijuana
MM411 interviews William "Bill" Britt who suffers from polio and epilepsy. Due to his condition, Bill suffers from pain, depression, nausea, and insomnia. He talks about the effects of cannabis (marijuana) on asthma.
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