Curated from social media posts and threads
DEA Schedule III Registration Deadline: 13 Days to File
Medical cannabis operators have until June 22 to file for federal DEA Schedule III registration. Tax relief: effective rates drop from 70-80% under 280E to 20-30% post-approval. The Zen Den
Tennessee Bans THCA Hemp Products Starting July 1
Tennessee finalized rules banning most THCA hemp products. Signals broader national shift redirecting billions back to regulated cannabis channels. MITechNews
Europe’s Medical Cannabis Market Hits €1.5B+ in 2026
Germany and UK markets doubled in 2025. Germany imports jumped from 72.85 tonnes (2024) to 201 tonnes (2025). Business of Cannabis
U.S. Cannabis Sales Projected at $30.5B for 2026
Whitney Economics forecasts 4.9% growth. NY/NJ expansion offset by price compression in mature markets. Cultivated
Rescheduling Reprices Medical IP, Not Retail
Schedule III reprices pharma IP + 280E relief (~$15B savings). M&A acceleration expected post-June 22 deadline. Business of Cannabis
NY Market Hits $1.69B; 582 Dispensaries Open
Adult-use sales: $1.69B cumulative (2025), $127.1M early 2026. Sharp acceleration from prior rollout. The Zen Den
NJ Class 5 Expansion + $15M Financing
April 20: Multi-location retail allowed. NJ LEAF program: $100K-$1.5M fixed-asset loans. The Zen Den
Capital Markets: 95% Debt Financing Dominance
Viridian: Only 7% equity raises. Private operators starved despite improving fundamentals. Business of Cannabis
Retail Discounts: Washington 39%, Arizona 35%
Retailers favoring volume over pricing power through 2026. MJBizDaily
Vertanical FDA Breakthrough for Cannabis Pain Drug
FDA Breakthrough Designation ahead of European launch. Business of Cannabis
Cannabis Means Business: June 3-5 NYC Javits
10th annual conference: ~3,000 executives, 100+ exhibitors. The Zen Den
License Count Down 1% Q/Q; Cultivation -24%
Active licenses: 37,555. Cultivation down 5,000 since Q3 2023. MJBizDaily