Javier Hasse - Spark Newswire

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Why The President Of A $1 Billion Weed Company Left His Job To Join A PR Firm

Today, 11:21 PM

One of the most respected cannabis entrepreneurs and activists, Kris Krane, recently joinned New York-based KCSA Strategic Communications, to lead its new Chicago office.

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Kevin Durant And Rich Kleiman Talk Cannabis: ‘The Stigma Band-Aid’s Been Ripped Off’

By Javier Hasse

Today, 11:21 PM

NBA icon Kevin Durant and his VC firm Thirty Five Ventures continue to bet on cannabis.

MAPS

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The Week In Cannabis: Canopy’s Earnings, JPMorgan’s Restrictions, A Slew Of Earnings, Big Policy Moves

By Javier Hasse

Today, 11:21 PM

Below is a recap of the main news related to the cannabis industry and markets for the week of November 1st, 2021. Contents

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EXCLUSIVE: Brazilian Regulators Approve CBD Medication, University To Study Its Effectiveness Against Long-Haul COVID-19

By Javier Hasse

Today, 11:21 PM

In a major regulatory win for the entire cannabis industry, the stringent Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) has approved a cannabis-derived CBD 50 mg/ml product produced by Verdemed Pharmaceuticals, in partnership with Colombian-American operator Clever Leaves Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:

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Cannabis Co. Kiaro Closes $3.75M Brokered Private Placement

By Javier Hasse

Today, 11:21 PM

Kiaro Holdings Corp. (TSXV: KO) (OTC: KIARF), a Canadian cannabis retailer and distributor, announced on Wednesday that it has completed a previously announced private placement of 3,759 convertible debenture units at a price of $1,000 per Unit, for gross proceeds of $3.759 million.

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Marijuana Company Of America To Launch In-Store Cannabis Advertising Business: VapeTV US

By Javier Hasse

Today, 11:21 PM

Cannabis holding company Marijuana Company of America, Inc. (OTC: MCOA) announced Wednesday that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent to create a new in-store advertising business dubbed VapeTV US.

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Big Banks Vs. Cannabis: JPMorgan Reportedly Blocks Trading Of Some U.S. Marijuana Stocks

By Javier Hasse

Today, 11:21 PM

Banking giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) may restrict the trading of certain U.S. cannabis-related stocks starting November 8.

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Marley One-Branded Functional Mushroom Products Now Sold On Amazon

By Javier Hasse

Today, 11:21 PM

Psychedelics and mushrooms company Silo Wellness Inc. (OTC: SILFF) recently announced the listing of its portfolio of Marley One-branded mushroom products on Amazon (OTC: NASDAQ: AMZN).

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Medical Cannabis For Chronic Pain: Global Task Force Develops New Protocols And Guidelines

By Javier Hasse

Today, 11:21 PM

Chronic pain affects close to two billion people worldwide. The use of medical cannabis to help alleviate the symptoms of chronic pain is increasing rapidly, aided not only by legalization but also by positive trial outcomes, improved quality of life, daily function and opioid-sparing.

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