Psyched: Christie's Launches NFT Collection Supporting Psychedelic Science, Origin's Listing On CSE Gives Retail Investors Access To Private Companies

The world of psychedelics is getting a crossover with another category in the millennial catalog of trendy investments: NFTs.

Legendary art and luxury auction house Christie’s, is launching a new NFT collection meant to support the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), by donating all of its profits to the NGO’s research programs into psychedelics and mental health.

The collection is titled “Cartography of the Mind” and will feature works from Beeple, among other digital artists.

For psychedelics investors not willing to cross the threshold into art collecting, Monday marked a new opportunity with the listing of Origin Therapeutics Holdings on the CSE under the symbol “ORIG.”

This psychedelics investment issuer works as an ETF, but instead of holding shares from public companies, it has positions in private companies. This option allows for non-accredited retail investors to gain exposure to private companies they might otherwise not be able to access.

Meanwhile in Benzinga’s home state of Michigan, a psychedelics decriminalization proposal was held back by activists from the 2022 ballot in order to gather more signatures and make the 2024 ballot with increased support. 

NFT Buyers, You Can Now Engage In Psychedelics' Legal Struggle At Christie's Auction To Support MAPS

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New Psychedelic Investment Opportunity: Look For "ORIG" (Origin Therapeutics) On The CSE Starting June 6

The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) is about to provide another option for those interested in the nascent psychedelic industry. Origin Therapeutics Holdings, a psychedelics industry-focused investment issuer will debut on the CSE on June 6 under the symbol "ORIG....Read More…

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Nova Mentis NM-1001 Psilocybin Compound Gets DEA Approval For Export, Here's What Happened

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Addiction Relapse Prevention: Nirvana Pre-Clinical Study Suggests Psilocybin Could Help Heroin Addiction

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New Bill For Kratom Regulation In Colorado, An Alternative To Treating Opioid Addiction

Kratom, the natural supplement made from a tropical tree scientifically known as Mitragyna Speciosa and a relative of the coffee plant, has acquired a more-than-ever legal status: its production, distribution and sale will now be regulated through the Senate Bill signed and turned into law by...Read More…

Psychedelics In Michigan: Activists Postpone 2022 Push For Legalization Initiative, Here's Their Plan

Michigan is one of the most advanced US states in terms of psychedelics decriminalization, yet activists organizing a signature campaign for a proposal announced that they are withdrawing the initiative from this year’s election. They said they'd aim instead ...Read More...

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SciSparc Ltd. SPRC collaboration with Clearmind Medicine Inc. CMNDF CMND CWY resulted in the filing of a provisional patent application related to treating cocaine addiction. The patent application refers to the proprietary combination of SciSparc's CannAmide with...Read More...

Ehave Partners With Halugen Life Sciences To Create A Ketamine Precision Medicine Platform For Clinical Research

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Patent For New Psychedelic-Based Alcohol Substitute Approved In India, Produced By Clearmind Medicine

India's Office of the Controller-General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks granted approval for a new compound created by the biotech company Clearmind Medicine Inc. CMNDF. Clearmind, whose work focuses on the discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics to...Read More...

Entheogenic Practices With Psilocybin In Oregon: A Struggle For Recognition After Measure 109

The Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board held its second-to-last meeting with Oregon Health Authority officials and attorneys from the Department of Justice (DOJ), prior to sending final recommendations to state regulators. The meeting was apparently contentious, and for the first time, it began...Read More…

Zero Cost, FDA CGMP Approved LSD For Qualified Researchers, Provided By Ceruvia Lifesciences

Ceruvia Lifesciences, a biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has produced the world's first LSD that meets stringent "Current Good Manufacturing Practices" (CGMP) standards required by the FDA for new drug approvals and is offering to supply it at no cost to...Read More...