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Pro-cryptocurrency attorney John Deaton expressed his willingness on Sunday to lead a federal investigation into the so-called  "Operation Choke Point 2.0″ without any salary, a task he deemed an “honor and privilege.” What Happened: Deaton took to X to voice his...

Nebraska's push for medical cannabis has been fueled by passionate advocates, including Shelley and Dominic Gillen, who have spent years fighting for treatment options for their son Will who is battling severe daily seizures. A Nebraska Examiner article By Zach Wendling delves into the humanitarian...

Trading platform Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) continues to add to the offerings available to retail traders. One of those offerings, crypto, will get a boost thanks to the acquisition of Bitstamp. "We have a lot of products," Robinhood Crypto General Manager Johann Kerbrat told Benzinga’s...

Cannabis legalization continues to gain momentum across the U.S., with states like Minnesota, Delaware and Ohio embracing recreational in 2023 and 2024, while Florida prepares to vote on a similar measure in November. Despite widespread public support and state-level reforms, the Senate remains a...

Sacramento is exploring the possibility of allowing on-site cannabis consumption at dispensaries through a new pilot program. If approved, this pilot program would introduce consumption lounges, giving residents a safe and social space to enjoy cannabis legally in the capital city of California....

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include a comment from a SEC spokesperson. The SEC has decided to appeal against a 2023 ruling in the hotly contested legal battle against Ripple Labs that dismissed the agency’s broader claims about XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) sales. What Happened:...

In a notable development, the SEC has won a case against blockchain firm Rivetz over the sale of unregistered securities. What Happened: U.S. District Judge Mark Mastroianni granted the SEC’s motion for summary judgment, a decision made without a trial, CoinDesk reported Tuesday. The SEC is...

A loophole in the 2017 tax law is allowing large corporations to save millions of dollars that would have otherwise been paid to the government. What Happened: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) attempted to rectify the issue with regulations, but the U.S. Tax Court unanimously ruled last week that...

In Minnesota, thousands of applicants will be competing for social equity licenses as the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) prepares for its first-ever lottery to distribute licenses. These licenses will grant 280 fortunate winners the ability to grow, process, and sell cannabis, selected from a...

As Delta-8 THC continues to gain popularity, the debate over its regulation is intensifying, with both the alcohol and cannabis industries watching closely. Anthony Coniglio, CEO of NewLake Capital Partners and upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference speaker, weighed in on the implications...

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) co-founder and founding partner of 8VC,  Joe Lonsdale has voiced his concerns about the unchecked power of big tech and called for more accountability. What Happened: On Thursday, while appearing on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Lonsdale criticized the monopolistic...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Kamala Harris’ name. President Joe Biden‘s administration has received both praise and condemnation for its hardline position on antitrust enforcement. His replacement in the 2024 race, Vice President Kamala...

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Moe Vela, senior advisor to Unicoin and former senior advisor to President Joe Biden, recently shared his understanding of the interplay between political events and cryptocurrency markets. Vela, who has extensive experience in the White House under both...

The potential appointment of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee could put artificial intelligence and big technology companies in the spotlight leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Harris On AI: Harris, who received President Joe Biden‘s endorsement as the...

Delta Extraction, a Missouri-based cannabis oil manufacturer, is facing a near $20 million lawsuit following last year’s massive product recall. Filed by former contractor SND Equipment Leasing, the lawsuit claims Delta Extraction owes over $13 million for producing THC concentrate oil and...