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This Brazilian Startup Is Turning A Population Of 211 Million Into A Cannabis Data Goldmine
Blis, a cannabis app in Brazil, has reached 300K users and built Latin America’s largest patient database—tapping into a population of 211 million.
ByJavier Hasse,
Senior Contributor
The Hard Truth Behind New York’s Latino-Led Cannabis Boom
Some call New York the most inclusive cannabis market in America for Latino entrepreneurs. But behind the licenses and headlines, the reality is more complex.
ByJavier Hasse,
Senior Contributor
Delaware Announces Legal Cannabis Retail Sales Launch Date
Licensed sales of recreational marijuana will begin in Delaware next month, state officials announced on Tuesday.
Contributor
Born In South America, Sold Worldwide: Inside The Global Rise Of Latin Cannabis Brands
Meet the independent cannabis brands from Chile, Argentina and beyond gaining global traction with bold design, cultural identity and no outside investors.
ByJavier Hasse,
Senior Contributor
Can Gaming And Cannabis Coexist In Nevada?
Will Las Vegas casinos ever participate in the cannabis industry? Can gaming and cannabis co-exist in NV? Hoban UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute
ByRobert Hoban,
Contributor
The Kings Of CBD Are Now Cooking Up Plans To Make Billion-Dollar Meds From Cannabis And Mushrooms
The Stanley Brothers created Charlotte's Web, the CBD supplement that’s worked wonders on seizures. Now they are developing pharmaceuticals derived from cannabis and psilocybin with hopes of treating autism, PTSD and depression.
Forbes Staff
Cannabis Tax Relief Dropped From California Budget Bill
California cannabis taxes will jump this week after a proposal to eliminate the planned hike was left out of the state budget bill.
Contributor
Find Your Go-To Summer Drink To Cool Down And Let Go
Forbes’ spirits contributors share the cocktails, wines and beers that make summer drinking fun.
BySarah Perez,
Forbes Staff
Ohio GOP Lawmakers ‘Press Pause’ On Amending Cannabis Legalization
Republican lawmakers in Ohio have paused plans to amend a recreational marijuana legalization initiative passed by voters in 2023 until later this year.
Contributor
America’s $3.1 Billion Cannabis Pre-Roll Habit: 316 Million Joints Smoked Last Year—Here’s Who Cashed In
Americans smoked over 316 million pre-rolled cannabis joints in 2024, fueling $3.1 billion in sales. Here are the brands cashing in on the booming pre-roll market.
ByJavier Hasse,
Senior Contributor
Maryland Gov. Moore Grants 7,000 More Pardons In Cannabis Equity Push
Gov. Wes Moore announced a series of actions designed to close the racial wealth gap in Maryland’s cannabis industry, including nearly 7,000 pardons for possession.
Contributor
Thailand Moves To Ban Recreational Cannabis After Three Years Of Decriminalization
Thailand is planning to reintroduce a ban on recreational cannabis use, limiting consumption to medical purposes only, after three years of decriminalization that saw a rapid expansion of the recreational market.
Contributor
The New Faces Of Weed: Meet The Cannabis Content Creators Doing What Big Brands Can’t
Meet the creators shaping global cannabis culture through education, humor and activism, despite ad bans and platform stigma.
ByJavier Hasse,
Senior Contributor
Verano Tests ‘Bodega’ Concept In Arizona
Verano is testing the limit of cannabis retail regulations as diversion becomes less of a concern in a maturing market.
ByZack Huffman,
Contributor
Inside The New Cannabis Power Play: Why B-Real, Mike Tyson And Method Man Are Betting On Seeds
Celebrities like B-Real, Method Man and Mike Tyson are launching cannabis seeds globally, shaping culture and genetics from the ground up.
ByJavier Hasse,
Senior Contributor
Texas Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Hemp THC Products
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill banning hemp THC products, citing federal law. The move protects a $4.3B industry and more than 50,000 jobs statewide.
Contributor
Legal Weed Is Working, Data Suggests: $24.7 Billion In Taxes, Teen Use Down In Most States
Legal cannabis sales have generated $24.7B in state taxes as teen marijuana use declines in most states, according to new Marijuana Policy Project data.
ByJavier Hasse,
Senior Contributor