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By Javier Hasse and Nina Zdinjak. In Latin America, the legal cannabis industry is still in the development phase, but its potential is massive.  With more than 600 million inhabitants, the region's legal cannabis market is expected to reach $13 billion by 2028. Benzinga spoke with Carol...

Even Financial is a content partner of Benzinga. This post did not go through the Benzinga Newsdesk. Although fintech firms like Prosper and Robinhood are often credited with making financial services more accessible to a wider array of customers, there is another critical player driving the...

Scores of athletes have entered the cannabis space in recent years. A few notable names include former Heisman winner Ricky Williams, pro golfer Bubba Watson and NBA great Gary Payton. Former two-time World Series champion Shane Victorino is one of the latest to get involved. Victorino's...

Trader Xiuxan Du, known as Steven Dux, discussed data-driven trading strategies and tips for succeeding in a competitive market in an interview with Benzinga.  'I Wanted To Do Something Creative'  Dux was born in China and moved to America for foreign exchange studies. At...

By Javier Hasse, Nina Zdinjak and Alex Oleinic. For investors wary of the legality of the marijuana plant itself and the industry's challenges, ancillary service providers are providing lower-risk exposure to the sector.  Ancillary service companies are providing essential products and...

The esports industry is booming and a growing number of exchange traded funds are focusing on that very investment concept. That group includes the Roundhill BITKRAFT Esports & Digital Entertainment ETF (NYSE: NERD). What Happened NERD debuted in early June and follows the Roundhill BITKRAFT...

Many CBD companies continue to report issues with payment processing as well as maintaining a bank account. The issue has also been discussed in the U.S. and other countries, like the U.K., where recent regulations may be adversely impacting businesses. Tyler Beuerlein is a cannabis banking expert...

All types of investors can access to wealth-building opportunities that outperform the broader market, Neville Joanes, CIO and portfolio manager at WealthBar, a fintech that specializes in online investing, said in an interview with Benzinga.  About WealthBar Founded in 2013 by Tea and...

Health Canada has granted biopharmaceutical researcher and cannabis producer Avicanna Inc (TSX: AVCN) with a research license that will allow the company to perform research and intellectual property development on cannabinoids at its facility in the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto. The...

Andrew Actman and Jim Nevotti of Sterling Trading Tech, a buy- and sell-side trading solution, discussed getting ahead in a high-competition industry with Benzinga.  A Look At Sterling's Offerings  Sterling Trading Tech is a technology company for global stocks, options and...

MNP’s Maruf Raza discussed the process of going public in Canada at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on Thursday, Aug. 15 in Detroit.  To discuss the company's distinct services and consulting in the cannabis industry, Benzinga spoke with Glenn Fraser, the co-...

DraftKings' sports betting launch in New Jersey has been immensely successful and the company is eyeing consistent growth as it launches into more states. Since the company launched legal sports betting in New Jersey in August of 2018, CEO Jason Robins says the state now makes up nearly a third...

FREĠNAN, an artificial intelligence-driven investment research tool, leverages small data to create industry-leading financial models and risk assessments, CEO Vince Julier told Benzinga in an interview.  About The CEO  Julier, a director and founder at FREĠNAN, worked in commercial...

One of the most contentious topics in the investing world is undoubtedly the explosion of interest in plant-based meat products. The industry is becoming a bit more crowded with U.K.-based Meatless Farm announcing its entrance into Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)'s 450 Whole Foods...

Ahead of the Cannabis Capital Conference Detroit, the Benzinga events team sat down with Ira Weinstein, CohnReznick’s national cannabis practice leader to learn more about social equity initiatives in Michigan. Want to hear more? Weinstein will be moderating the social equity panel...