The nation’s legal marijuana markets saw many of the year’s leading strains continue their strong run in December, even as a handful of new contenders emerged and edged out some longtime staples. Consumer buying habits shifted slightly to close out the year, allowing several rising strains to capture top spots in markets they hadn’t led …
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Cloud mining gets a major upgrade: now offers 24/7 automatic earnings!
By John Carmichael In 2025, with the comprehensive leap forward in AI computing power, automated scheduling, and distributed nodes, the cloud mining industry is undergoing a disruptive technological reshaping. As one of the core drivers of this upgrade, IO DeFi’s new generation of intelligent cloud mining system completely automates and cloudifies the complex hardware, operations, …
Curaleaf Moves to Acquire The Cannabist Company’s Virginia Operations, Adding Six Dispensary Rights and a Cultivation Site
Curaleaf Holdings has taken a major step toward expanding its footprint in Virginia’s medical marijuana market, announcing a binding agreement to acquire The Cannabist Company’s in-state assets. The deal includes a fully operational cultivation facility, five active dispensaries and the right to open a sixth location, giving Curaleaf a sizable presence in a market positioned …
Aurora Cannabis Forms New Distribution Partnership to Expand Medical Marijuana Access Across Australia
Aurora Cannabis is expanding its reach in Australia’s medical marijuana market through a new distribution partnership between its subsidiary, MedReleaf Australia, and Leafio, the wholesale arm of Montu Australia. The agreement positions Leafio to distribute Aurora’s lineup of medical marijuana brands through a nationwide pharmacy network, significantly widening patient access.
The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the U.S. (as of December 2025)
Below are the 12 most popular cannabis strains in the United States as of December, 2025. The list is based on an analysis of sales data from legal cannabis states, as well as cannabis strain review sites such as Leafly. Lemon Cherry Gelato A sweet-tart staple that remains firmly entrenched at the top of consumer …
U.S. Congress: Every Cannabis Bill Filed in 2025
The 119th Congress has included several marijuana and hemp bills, ranging from full federal descheduling to tightly focused veterans’ access measures and a crackdown on intoxicating hemp products. Below is a rundown of the major cannabis-focused legislation introduced in 2025, ordered by the number of congressional sponsors as of late 2025.
An Analysis of the Three Amicus Briefs Filed With U.S. Supreme Court in the Case Canna Provisions v. Bondi
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide by December 15 whether it will hear Canna Provisions v. Bondi, a case many legal observers describe as the most serious challenge to federal marijuana prohibition in decades. The petition asks the Court to reconsider, limit, or overturn its 2005 precedent in Gonzales v. Raich, which allowed …
The 15 States With the Highest Marijuana Possession Limits
Below are the 15 recreational marijuana states that allow the largest legal possession limits. This list only includes the 24 adult-use states and is based on the maximum amount an adult 21+ can legally possess, using the higher home limit when a state separates public and residential possession. Virginia Virginia has the most permissive possession …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition Nationwide and Allow Expungements Now Sponsored by Lawmakers From 28 States and D.C.
Legislation to deschedule cannabis nationwide, the MORE Act, is now sponsored by lawmakers from 28 different states and the District of Columbia. The proposal, which would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and establish a process for clearing past convictions, has attracted broad support nationwide, with 60 total sponsors (13% of the entire House …
The Most Popular Cannabis Concentrate Strains of 2025
A surge in live resin, rosin and solventless options has shaped concentrate trends in 2025, with consumers gravitating toward cultivars that deliver terpene-rich flavor and strong, reliable effects. Dispensary data across legal markets shows a clear preference for certain strains, especially those known for pungent profiles, high THC output and consistency from batch to batch. …













