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📅 March 25, 2026 🗞 10 Feature Articles 🌍 US + Global Coverage 🌐 www.cannbus.org
$45B+
US Market 2025
37,555
Active US Licenses
$1.6B
MSO IRS Debt
$2.97B
NY Cumulative Sales
420K+
Stiiizy Breach Records
~60%
Firms Hit Annually
📰 Volume I — Industry Foundations

The Original Five

Flagship coverage of M&A, markets, policy, global trends, and retail strategy.

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M&A & Finance
The Cannabis Consolidation Wave: Deals, Debt & New Power Brokers
Verano locks $195M, Cannabist files CCAA, and private equity reshapes the deal landscape in early 2026.
March 25, 2026Read →
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Market Trends
Discount Nation: Price Compression & the New Market Reality
Washington's 39% flower discount leads the nation while New York surges toward $2.6B in annual sales.
March 25, 2026Read →
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Policy & Law
Rescheduling, Safe Banking & State Battles: The Policy Landscape in 2026
Trump's EO targets Schedule III, MSOs battle $1.6B in IRS debt, and Oklahoma operators go to court.
March 25, 2026Read →
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Global Outlook
The World Stage: Cannabis Goes Global — But Not Without Friction
Germany's telemedicine boom, Canadian export dominance, and Thailand's emergence as a cultivation force.
March 25, 2026Read →
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Retail & Brands
Rebrand, Relaunch, Reinvent: Cannabis Retail & Brand Innovation in 2026
Ascend's AI-powered Ozone relaunch, Minnesota's craft cannabis launch, and a historic arena partnership.
March 25, 2026Read →
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Payments & Fintech
Tech Before Congress: How Cannabis Payments Are Evolving Without Federal Help
Pay-by-bank, closed-loop rails, and real-time settlement are doing what the SAFER Banking Act hasn't.
March 25, 2026Read →
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Marketing & Digital Strategy
Outsmart, Don't Outspend: The 2026 Cannabis Marketing Playbook
Google and Meta still block cannabis ads — winning operators build owned media and master CTV programmatic.
March 25, 2026Read →
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Workforce & HR
People Power: The Cannabis Workforce Crisis & How Operators Are Fighting Back
Misclassification risks, rising wages in 4 key states, high turnover, and the cost of reactive HR in 2026.
March 25, 2026Read →
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Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Under Siege: Cannabis Cybersecurity in the Age of Schedule III
Stiiizy lost 420K customer records. Ohio Marijuana Card exposed 1M patients. Federal enforcement is now in play.
March 25, 2026Read →
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New State Markets
The Next Frontier: Emerging & Expanding Cannabis Markets in 2026
NY's $2.97B haul, Kentucky's single-processor trap, Idaho's ballot initiative, and Wisconsin's sweeping bill.
March 25, 2026Read →
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