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Executive Order Heard Around the World
CRYPTO Executive Order Heard Around the World U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday calling on the government to examine the risks and benefits of cryptocurrencies. The order focuses on the beginnings of a framework for everything ranging from consumer protection to financial inclusion, responsible innovation, and a government-backed digital dollar. I’ve shared takes on the…
Read MoreBrittney Griner’s Arrest: Russian Cannabis Crimes
Cannabis might be legal in North America, however, cannabis remains illegal in the far majority of nations around the world today. Cannabis in Russia Russia is one region where cannabis remains illegal. Russia has a zero tolerance policy for cannabis use of any kind. There is no medical or adult use program, and Vladimir Putin…
Read MoreHigh in the Sky?
3 BIG STORIES 1. High in the Sky? Volocopter is a company that wants to create electric vertical takeoff and landing (VOTL) aircrafts that can operate in cities (like taxis). Last week, the German company raised a $170M round valuing the company at $1.87B with the goal of launching in 2024. Would Volocopter be a…
Read MoreWomen In The Cannabis Industry
DEEP DIVE Women In The Cannabis Industry Breaking down the latest data from the Women in Cannabis study… A new study dropped on March 3rd, focusing on women in the cannabis space and their professional experiences. The study has been gathering data, conducting research, and talking to women for over two years to release what…
Read More10’xing the doom scroll
I was enjoying some drinks at an investor event in Los Angeles on Friday night, which meant that for once, I wasn’t scanning Twitter every hour. When I called it a night and took a car across town, I opened the app on my phone, only to see an absolute frenzy of feverish discussion about…
Read MoreHonoring Women Today and Every Day
WOMEN’S DAY Honoring Women Today and Every Day I fundamentally believe that media has the power to shape people’s thoughts. There is also an incredible and often overlooked impact when seeing someone who looks like you in the news cycle whether that be via a video, newsletter, or podcast. Women’s creative input has historically not made…
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