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Cannabis Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes, Scientists Discover

Using cannabis may cause changes in the human body's epigenome, a study of over 1,000 adults suggests. The epigenome functions like a set of switches, activating or deactivating genes to change how our bodies function. "We observed associations between cumulative…

How the cannabis industry will be the blueprint for future of work

April 19, 2023
Sloane Barbour
HR and Staffing, Op-Ed, Science and Technology
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By Sloane Barbour As more states legalize cannabis, the industry is expanding at a breathtaking pace. With much to look forward to and a building sense of enthusiasm, this means that job development is ramping up with thousands of jobs…

How Regtech Is Simplifying Cannabis Compliance

April 19, 2023
Marion Mariathasan
Banking, Finance & Real Estate, Compliance, Compliance and Regulations, Insurance, Op-Ed, Science and Technology
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By Marion Mariathasan There is no doubt that 2023 has been a bumpy start for many in the cannabis sector. A bear market is obliterating company valuations. Federal reforms are moving at a glacially slow pace. Inflation continues to choke…

Ziel: Organic-Friendly Radio Frequency Remediation for Cannabis

In the world of remediation by radiation, there are two schools of thought: ionizing radiation, and non-ionizing radiation. Both methods are common for food pasteurization, and the former has been studied for its applications in cannabis. Radio frequency (RF), a…

Cannabis POS and Payments Company POSaBIT Buys Hypur

April 3, 2023
Brian MacIver
Mergers & Acquisitions, Science and Technology, Spotlight
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POSaBIT, a Seattle-based cannabis point-of-sale (POS) and payments software company, this morning announced its acquisition of cannabis and crypto payments and compliance services company Hypur in a cash and equity transaction valued at up to US$7.5 million The acquisition positions…

Coloradans can now buy weed from a vending machine (yes, really)

Cannabis consumers who stop by Terrapin Care Station dispensary in Aurora can now buy weed the same way they might buy their favorite munchies: from a vending machine. In early February, the company installed what’s technically called an Automated Cannabis Experience (ACE), a…

Can ChatGPT Disrupt the Cannabis Industry?

February 1, 2023
Jay Kotzker
News & Insights, Policy & Legal, Science and Technology
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By Jay Kotzker If you haven’t heard about ChatGPT, the natural language processing artificial intelligence tool that was released at the end of November 2022, now is the time to check it out. Current commentary and testing among the public…

POSaBIT Buys Suite of Platforms (Leaf Data Systems, MJ Platform and Ample Organics) from Embattled Akerna Corp.

POSaBIT, the cannabis point-of-sale (POS) and payments software company, this morning announced its planned acquisition of MJ Platform (MJ Freeway), Leaf Data Systems, and Ample Organics from embattled software company Akerna Corp. for US$4 million in an all-cash transaction. The…

CBE’s Tech Stack List: Integrated Point-of-Sale Payments Solutions

An entire industry within the cannabis space has developed to solve one of the market’s most persistent problems: payments. Indeed, gone are the days of dispensaries only being able to take cash for their wares, as retailers can now offer…

CBE’s Tech Stack Consideration List: Compliance

January 11, 2023
Brian MacIver
Compliance
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Compliance is the name of the cannabis industry game. Being unable to operate a business under strict regulatory scrutiny can result in fines, license suspensions, or, in the worst cases, license revocations. Choosing the right cannabis compliance software can lighten…

CBE’s Tech Stack Consideration List: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

Anybody who has worked in cannabis sales can tell you the first thing about the business is managing relationships. Beyond a financial transaction, a dispensary’s relationship with its customers is built on trust, practicality, and good service. The same can…

CBE’s Tech Stack Consideration List: Ecommerce

Building a strong digital presence can bolster sales for any business, but can be especially impactful in the cannabis retail industry given its customers' youthful demographics. Millennial consumers and Generation Z enthusiasts grew up in and came of age during…

CBE’s Tech Stack Consideration List: Point-of-Sale Systems

A point-of-sale (POS) system is arguably the most important part of any dispensary’s technology stack. Being able to take payments from customers and efficiently manage orders and inventory are the main operations for retailers, after all. With most major retail…

Metrc CEO Michael Johnson Wants a Reputation Redo for the Track-and-Trace Platform

December 20, 2022
Tom Hymes
News & Insights, Seed-to-Sale, Spotlight
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As 2023 approaches, the cannabis industry as we know it is going through what is generally referred to as “tough times,” with many companies – but not all – wondering if and how they will survive. Budgets have been slashed,…

Outfield: Gamifying Wholesale Cannabis CRM

Building a good technology company boils down to solving a real-world problem thoughtfully and effectively. It’s also easier to identify and solve those problems when you have first-hand experience with them. That’s how Austin Rolling, CEO of customer relations management…