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Michael Shaulov, CEO of digital asset infrastructure provider Fireblocks, asserted that cryptocurrency has crossed the “point of no return,” with increasing acceptance and impending regulation advancing its legitimacy. What Happened: In an exclusive chat with Benzinga at the...

New Jersey is taking a major step forward in its cannabis industry with the official launch of its consumption lounge licensing process. The state's Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) began accepting applications for on-site consumption areas on January 2, 2025, allowing businesses to create...

As financial markets adjust to new economic and political realities, investors can sharpen their trading skills with a special virtual event by Benzinga. “Trading the New Trump Era: Leveraged ETF Bets for a Changing Economy” will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. EST and...

Financial media outlet Benzinga is launching a paper trading contest powered by TradeZero for investors to capture the highest profits during multiweek periods, which comes as market indices trade near all-time highs. Here's how you can take home your share of more than $30,000 in cash and prizes....

Thanks to a new scholarship program, women and minority-owned cannabis businesses will have a chance to shine at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. This initiative, a collaboration between Benzinga and Women Grow, aims to provide these businesses with the opportunity to...

If re-elected in November, Donald Trump would reportedly withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord for the second time. Politico reported, citing a campaign spokesperson, that conservatives have spent years preparing for Trump’s withdrawal from the global agreement aimed at...

NFL veteran Joique Bell is set to take center stage as a speaker at the Benzinga Sports Business Titans Draft event in Detroit. Bell began his football career at Wayne State University, distinguishing himself in collegiate football. His professional path, which started with signing as an undrafted...

Rodney McLeod Jr., a seasoned NFL safety and Super Bowl 52 champion, has confirmed this will be his last professional season. At 34, McLeod has announced he will retire after a distinguished 13-year career across several teams, including the St. Louis Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts...

Amid renewed Israel-Iran tensions, stock market futures took a hit Thursday. Oil prices surged over 3%, while gold climbed, driven by concerns. Reports of explosions in Iran, Syria, and Iraq added to the uncertainty following Israel’s military operation. What Happened: Dow Jones Industrial...

Mining companies are facing a critical imbalance between supply and demand in the lithium market. Commodities experts like Nevada Lithium (OTC:NVLHF) CEO Stephen Rentschler say the industry faces the daunting task of significantly increasing production to meet the surging demand from the electric...

Traders and investors looking to deepen their understanding of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will soon have an opportunity to expand their knowledge. In collaboration with Direxion, Benzinga is set to host an exclusive boot camp titled “Level Up Your Trading with Leveraged ETFs.”...

Boris Jordan, the executive chair of Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (OTC:CURLF), recently shared insights into the company’s dedication to enhancing its product offerings, particularly in flower quality. During a focused discussion, Jordan emphasized Curaleaf’s role as a leader in cannabis...

The cannabis industry, grappling with stringent tax regulations, particularly Section 280E, may find solace in an unconventional strategy: Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). In a revealing interview on Cannabis Insider, Darren Gleeman, managing partner at MBO Ventures, sheds light on how ESOPs...

Benzinga has announced the launch of a new and unique dataset offering that allows its users to access summaries of analyst reports with bullish and bearish views on individual stocks. The new offering, Bulls Say/Bears Say is available to subscribers on the Initial Data Offering (IDO) platform and...

In a small dispensary on Venice Beach, Jason Osni, co-founder and CEO of Old Pal, spotted something missing from the shop: branded cannabis products. This realization sparked his shift from a legal career to the forefront of the cannabis scene with the launch of Old Pal. Osni recalls, “I...