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Opportunities continue to multiply for US cannabis companies seeking to raise capital

The American marijuana industry is in a far better place for businesses seeking to raise money than it…

News July 27
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Canadian bank’s ‘unfair’ cannabis fees add to financial hurdles for lottery hopefuls

One of Canada’s top lenders is charging prospective cannabis business owners thousands of dollars for a routine review…

News July 26
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Week in Review: US Congress mulls milestone cannabis bills, on-premise MJ edibles moves in Alaska & more

A milestone U.S. marijuana reform bill is introduced in Congress, experts suggest cannabis banking changes at the federal…

News July 26
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American public pension funds invest in cannabis through California-based REIT

More than a dozen public pension funds are investing in marijuana through a California real estate investment trust…

News July 25
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Ionic Brands buys Zoots cannabis edibles firm for $11 million

Ionic Brands paid $11 million for longtime marijuana edibles maker Natural Extractions, which does business as Zoots Premium Cannabis…

News July 25
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Deal Watch: Cannabis capital raises driven by desire for access, information

It was the second-largest week so far this year in terms of amounts raised in the North American…

News July 25
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Ex-Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton sounds off on global marijuana trends

Former Canopy Growth co-CEO Bruce Linton, presenting the keynote address at the National Cannabis Industry Association's Cannabis Business Summit, made…

News July 23
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Ello Capital launches as marijuana-focused US investment bank

Los Angeles-based Ello Capital plans “one-stop” shopping as a marijuana-focused investment bank serving cannabis companies in the United…

News July 23
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Historic US Senate hearing eyes cannabis banking hurdles, but major reform seen as long shot

The GOP-controlled U.S. Senate will hold its first marijuana hearing Tuesday on the challenges that state-lawful marijuana companies confront when…

News July 23
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Former MedMen executives join high-profile marijuana companies

Two more MedMen executives have left the California-based company for other cannabis industry jobs: Toronto-based Flower One Holdings…

News July 19
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