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News Fix: American Bar Association, Senators Ask Government for Clarity on Cannabis
In the news this week: New York seals 350 marijuana records, the SEC delays decisions on bitcoin ETF proposals and a former Congressman says “I told you so.”
Colorado’s Legal Cannabis Market Grows Stronger
By Allison Brickell on August 12, 2019
Colorado sold about twice as much recreational marijuana as medical marijuana last year. That’s a reflection of both the growing recreational market and Colorado’s smart way of approaching it.
News Fix: Bitcoin Network Surpasses Another Milestone
By Allison Brickell on August 10, 2019
In the news this week, bitcoin strengthens its security, Oklahoma marijuana dispensaries sue Facebook, and Lyft ends its lockup period early.
Marijuana Still Not Responsible for Overdose Deaths
By Allison Brickell on August 5, 2019
Prescription opioids, benzodiazepines and antidepressants were involved in thousands of overdoses in 2017. Marijuana can be used as an alternative to all three and has caused zero overdoses.
Poll Shows People Trust Bitcoin More Than Libra
By Allison Brickell on July 29, 2019
A recent poll shows people trust Facebook’s Libra crypto less than they do bitcoin. Here’s why.
Airdrop Alert: Fesschain
By Allison Brickell on July 23, 2019
Today’s airdrop is Fesschain, a multilayered blockchain platform that integrates artificial intelligence to create a better electronic settlement system.
Bitcoin Hash Rate Reaches New High
By Allison Brickell on July 22, 2019
Bitcoin’s hash rate reached an all-time high over the weekend. Here’s why that’s important.
Number of Financial Institutions Serving Cannabis Companies Nearly Doubles in Two Years
By Allison Brickell on July 15, 2019
The cannabis industry has a banking problem. But financial institutions want to change that - and the government is taking steps to make it happen.
News Fix: Don’t Get Spooked by the Fed
By Allison Brickell on July 13, 2019
In the news this week, bitcoin takes a dive after the Fed voices concerns over Libra, Trump trash-talks crypto on Twitter, and Facebook doesn’t go for India.
Bitcoin Processed More Payments Than PayPal Last Year
By Allison Brickell on July 8, 2019
The bitcoin blockchain processed more transactions than PayPal in 2018. And that’s just the start of the good news.
Correlation Isn’t Causation: Exploring Bitcoin Google Searches and Price Spikes
By Allison Brickell on July 1, 2019
There’s a strong correlation between bitcoin Google searches and bitcoin price spikes. But that doesn't mean there’s causation.
Venture Capital-Backed IPOs on Track to Raise Record Amount
By Allison Brickell on June 24, 2019
2019 is set to be a record year for venture capital-backed IPO raises.
Colorado Surpasses $1 Billion in Marijuana Tax Revenue
By Allison Brickell on June 17, 2019
Colorado has generated more than $1 billion in marijuana tax revenue so far this year. And it will only grow.
News Fix: Mississippians Move to Put Medical Marijuana on the 2020 Ballot
By Allison Brickell on June 15, 2019
This week, the News Fix dives into a group fighting for medical marijuana in Mississippi, Amazon actually failing at something and Binance cutting out U.S. users.
Airdrop Alert: Knocknock Network
By Allison Brickell on June 11, 2019
Identity theft is a massive problem. Knocknock Network wants to fix it.
Institutional Crypto Addresses, Bitcoin Holdings Have Increased Despite the Bear Market
By Allison Brickell on June 10, 2019
Institutional investors have been increasingly entering the crypto market despite the recent crypto winter.