The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) was recognized at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Monday, with portfolio manager Dan Ahrens ringing the opening bell. The NYSE welcomed AdvisorShares to its New York City trading floor specifically to recognize MSOS, one of the most prominent investment funds focused on the U.S. marijuana industry. …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/10/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 10, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 p.m. Pacific Time. You can find previous editions of the Daily Cannabis News Brief by clicking here. Green Thumb Opens 23rd Florida Marijuana Dispensary in Port Charlotte, Now Operates Over …
Nearly 40,000 Signatures Submitted for Houston Marijuana Decriminalization Measure as City Council Vote Nears
Nearly 40,000 Houston residents have signed a petition to place the Houston Freedom Act before voters, with supporters now preparing to testify before the Houston City Council as the marijuana decriminalization and police reform measure moves closer to a potential November vote. Ground Game Texas, the organization behind the initiative, is urging supporters to appear …
U.S. House: Bipartisan Bill Would Establish Federal Rules for Hemp THC Beverages
A bipartisan pair of U.S. House lawmakers has introduced legislation that would create a federal regulatory system for hemp-derived THC beverages while allowing their continued sale to adults. The Beverage Regulatory Parity Act, introduced today by Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Greg Landsman (D-OH), would allow hemp beverages containing up to 5 milligrams of …
Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Market to Have One Testing Company Following Merger
Mississippi’s medical marijuana industry is set to have just one testing company after the state’s two remaining laboratories announced plans to combine operations. Steep Hill Mississippi and Alchemy Analytics will merge under a newly created company called Southern Precision Analytics, according to the Magnolia Tribune. The merger comes as participation in Mississippi’s medical marijuana program …
Safe Harbor Financial Reports $1.9 Million in Q2 Revenue, Up 4.8% From a Yar Ago, Cannabis Deposit Balances Reach $108 Million
Safe Harbor Financial reported approximately $1.9 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 4.8% compared with the same period last year, as the cannabis-focused financial services company saw strong growth in lending income and deposit balances. SHF Holdings, Inc., which operates as Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ: SHFS), said loan program …
Study: Activating Cannabinoid Receptor Reduces Iron Overload-Induced Liver Damage
Activating cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2) significantly reduced liver damage, inflammation and iron accumulation in mice with iron overload, according to a new study. The research, published in Molecular Biomedicine by researchers from Qingdao University, examined whether targeting CB2 could protect the liver from damage caused by excessive iron accumulation. Iron overload can occur with …
Green Thumb Opens 23rd Florida Marijuana Dispensary in Port Charlotte, Now Operates Over 120 Dispensaries in 14 States
Green Thumb Industries has opened its 23rd medical marijuana dispensary in Florida, expanding its RISE retail footprint into Port Charlotte. RISE Dispensary Port Charlotte opened Monday at 1931 Tamiami Trail, serving registered medical marijuana patients throughout Southwest Florida. The location is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. …
Study: Cannabinoids Significantly Improve Insomnia Symptoms, Sleep Quality and Sleep Duration
Cannabinoids can significantly improve insomnia symptoms, sleep quality and several measures of sleep duration and efficiency, according to a new analysis of randomized controlled trials. Published in Sleep Medicine, the study was conducted by researchers from Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College Lyari, Dow University of Health Sciences, Benha University, Nishtar Medical University and Allama …
Study: THC May Promote Brain Cell Proliferation and Reduce Inflammation
A new study examining the effects of THC on the brain found that the cannabinoid increased markers associated with cell proliferation while reducing signs of inflammation in female rats, with some effects influenced by estrogen levels. Published by Neurochemical Research, the study was conducted by researchers from Universidade do Porto. Researchers investigated how delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) …
