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The global Artificial Intelligence (AI) market is in the midst of a tremendous growth surge. From a valuation of $387 billion in 2022, it is forecasted to reach a staggering $1.39 trillion by 2029. This meteoric rise is evident from Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT)'s decision to invest a...

New York's cannabis landscape is set for a significant transformation. Licensing Expansion The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that it is expanding its licensing program for recreational marijuana, after numerous delays that brought the entire process to a...

In a potentially game-changing decision, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently recommended the DEA to consider reclassifying cannabis from its Schedule I status — a classification that denotes no medical value, on par with substances like heroin — to...

"In cannabis, the industry is extremely hyperlocal, with each market having its own set of regulations, cannabis taxonomy, and product preferences," Randa McMinn, chief marketing officer of WM Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAPS), known as Weedmaps, told Benzinga Cannabis in an exclusive...

Jason Wild, executive chairman of TerrAscend Corp (OTC: TRSSF), spoke at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami. The discussion primarily revolved around the state of the industry and its future outlook. If you're interested in more insights from Wild, he will be a keynote speaker at...

"We are getting almost a third, nearly 30% of the revenue that we get from the cannabis industry comes from people coming to Illinois and spending money at dispensaries," said Governor J.B. Pritzker recently. This is especially noteworthy, considering neighboring states like Michigan and...

“Everybody thinks it’s just around the corner. It’s going to happen. Just wait a few more months,” pointed out Anthony Coniglio, founder, president and CIO of NewLake Capital Partners Inc. (OTCQX: NLCP) during a discussion at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital...

"It's not if, it's just when," said Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve Cannabis Corp (OTCQX: TCNNF), regarding the recent recommendation by the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regarding the rescheduling of cannabis. In a recent...

"This is a big deal," says Boris Jordan, founder and executive chairman of the board of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), referring to the recent recommendation by the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) to the Drug Enforcement Administration (...

"It's a watershed moment for cannabis," declared Charlie Batchell, the CEO and co-founder of Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF), during an illuminating conversation with Aaron Bry, a content producer at Benzinga. The two discussed the potentially groundbreaking reclassification...

"This is a big moment for us," says George Archos, CEO of Verano Holdings Corp (CSE: VRNO)(OTCQX: VRNOF), in light of the recent announcement where the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reclassify cannabis from a...

"The real catalyst is going to be federal legalization. Unfortunately, it’s just going to take many years longer," began Anthony Coniglio, founder, president, and CIO of NewLake Capital Partners Inc. (OTCQX: NLCP), setting the tone for what would be an illuminating discussion at the...

"This is a new chapter... certainly a monumental decision, a monumental day that could lead to more significant changes," former Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), NCR Advisory Member said in an exclusive interview with Benzinga discussing the Health and Human Services...

Cannabis Rescheduling: A Catalyst for Minority Empowerment in the Industry "Every member of the cannabis industry should strive to be a social equity advocate!" Annu Khot, founder of Sociale Dispensary told exclusively to Benzinga. At the heart of it all is a transformative debate on...

"When you own a cannabis license under some trafficking law, you have a very punitive tax liability," said David Van Vlierbergen, CFO and co-founder at Fernway as he stood alongside Anthony Coniglio, founder, president and CIO of NewLake Capital Partners Inc (OTCQX:...