Recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada on October 17th, 2018, after a long public awareness campaign waged legally, digitally, and personally across the country. The legalization of cannabis in Canada was a major milestone internationally and motivated many other nations to move forward on their own legalization legislation. As the cannabis industry moves out of […]
Due to recent advances in the legality of growing cannabis, it is now possible to grow cannabis from seeds purchased from legal vendors. Cannabis seeds come in all types of potencies, strains, and for many different purposes, so where does one begin in the multi-billion dollar cannabis market? We’ve compiled an overview of information on […]
The global market for medical cannabis is expected to reach $130 billion US. This growth has come very rapidly and many cultivation companies are still working out the details of what is the best way to grow medical cannabis. Until the Canadian Cannabis Act in October 2018, cannabis was only allowed to be produced in […]
Looking to get started as a cannabis cultivator? In the early days of what could become a US$130 billion industry, even a small-time cannabis grower can make big moves with the right seeds. But what are the right seeds? And who are the big, reputable cannabis seed sellers? Before purchasing seeds it is important to […]
With the global cannabis market set to exceed $130 billion US in the next decade, there is no shortage of people and companies looking to capitalize on what is likely to be the next big thing in international business. With the cannabis skills shortage being addressed by a number of top recruiting firms, INTERNAL LINK […]
As the burgeoning cannabis industry looks set to create a potentially $130 billion market by the mid-2020s, employees and employers alike are scrambling to take advantage of what is likely to be the next major worldwide industry. While tons of people and companies are sure they want to get on the cannabis bandwagon, many are […]
The push to make cannabis legal in 2020 has seen exponential growth in support in a record amount of time. While Obama was reluctant to fully support legal cannabis and introduced only minor laws in support of the substance, lawmakers on both sides of the political divide are now arguing in favour of making cannabis […]
A cryptocurrency is a decentralized form of money that has no single location or server. The original cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, remains the most recognizable and reliable digital coin, though ‘reliable’ is a relative term when discussing such this nascent form of currency. The core of any currency is its value, and value requires assets. Cryptocurrencies have […]
Colombia has quota for over 40% of the world’s cannabis production. The country grew over 40 tons of cannabis in 2018 alone and due to the country’s unique licencing system, which allows for companies to both cultivate and sell cannabis plants from seed to stem, Colombia’s legal cannabis market is expected to grow to contribute […]
The CBD medical cannabis oil industry is booming, with the market expected to hit $22 billion by 2022. Products made of cannabidiol, which have long lived in a legal grey area, are beginning to grow more and more common as countries begin to loosen their stance on the use of cannabis. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is […]
Low Production Costs = Significantly Better Stock Prices The single largest cost of producing CBD cannabis oil is the production itself. However, as noted by this piece at Seeking Alpha, it can be difficult to see what those costs actually are, as each of the four cannabis production companies analyzed by Seeking Alpha list their […]
Demand for physical palladium is set to rise by a large amount in the next year due to a global supply deficit that has run since 2012 and the price of palladium will rise with it. Palladium is a key component of a catalytic converter, the part of a car engine that prevents CO2 and […]
Medical marijuana has become the hottest crop in regards to treating a wide range of common ailments, from chronic pain to PTSD, and Colombia is expected to become a global leader in CBD medical cannabis in 2019. 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain and medical cannabis is commonly prescribed to fight it in the […]
Cannabis legalization at the federal level is all-but-assured in 2019 in the US. Companies in Canada and those states who have already legalized have been making good on the promise of massive profits in the cannabis industry, with the legal cannabis industry in the US valued at an estimated $10.4 billion. Once that federal legalization […]
The best-performing metal of 2018 is well on track to continue crushing records throughout 2019: As of this writing, palladium is trading at $1,408.30 an ounce, while its closest competitors, platinum and gold, trade at $788.95 and $1,308.35, respectively. Why the increasing demand for palladium? It’s all connected to the growth in hybrid electrical vehicles, […]
With the massive growth of ICOs in 2018, the coming year will be full of opportunity for those willing to take the leap into real estate STOs. As the year begins, the industry will find ways to meet regulatory compliance standards while disrupting the traditional methods of handling assets, especially as those assets become increasingly […]
What is the blockchain? In the last few years, the term has become ubiquitous in high tech discussions. While it is most closely associated with cryptocurrency, other industries are beginning to apply its principles. Understanding Blockchain Blockchain was developed by the person, or persons, who are known around the world as Satoshi Nakamoto – the […]
After weeks of uncertainty following the death of its founder, Canadian cryptocurrency market QuadrigaCX announced it had lost $190 million in customer cryptocurrencies. QuadrigaCX’s founder and CEO Gerald Cotten passed away on December 8th, 2018. An affidavit filed on January 31, 2019 by the wife of the deceased, Jennifer Robertson, describes the situation plainly: that […]
In an announcement last Wednesday the German Government announced it would fund a research facility in the country to develop new technologies for EV (electric vehicle) batteries. The German science minister, Anja Karliczek, said the move was designed to counter market dominance by EV battery producers in Asian countries. The German science ministry dedicated to […]
With the widespread acceptance of cannabis happening faster than ever, investors and politicians alike believe the cannabis market is bullish in 2019. According to a Bank of Montreal valuation, the cannabis market could reach as much as $194 billion, assuming federal legalization in the US and across the EU. With that staggering potential in mind, […]