Terry Hacienda

2 weeks ago | arcamax.com | Terry Hacienda

They control one of the most popular items in the world – making it convenient to consumers. Now alcohol wants to be the sellers of cannabisLike weed, alcohol has been around for thousands of years, but somehow became more acceptable for a major part of the world, making it a big, global business player. And now alcohol wants to be in charge of selling legal cannabis.  Already the industry sells the #3 global drink – beer.

2 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Terry Hacienda

By Terry Hacienda, The Fresh ToastThere was a ton of hope when crypto and cannabis began talks – but what has happened since? The both started with a bang and have had ups and downs.  So what is cyptocurrency’s role in the cannabis industry? Like marijuana, the currency continues to be popular. In fact, , or as many as 65.7 million people, own cryptocurrency in the U.S. today, rising from just 15% in 2021.

2 weeks ago | arcamax.com | Terry Hacienda

He is global known and helped grow some revolutionary businesses…but will he help the cannabis industry? Elon Musk joined as an early investor of the car company Tesla in 2004, later becoming CEO and product architect in 2008. Taking the technology, he pushed the company and grew the brand and the following. Using the expanded platform, he has become a global player and now has joined the current administration.

2 weeks ago | arcamax.com | Terry Hacienda

Kash Patel is out at the ATF, what does it mean for cannabis? Recent changes at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the departure of Kash Patel  as head of the ATF under the current administration could have significant implications for the cannabis industry. These developments come amidst broader shifts in federal drug policy and enforcement priorities. What does the change at the ATF mean for cannabis?

2 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Terry Hacienda

By Terry Hacienda, The Fresh ToastTariffs are the word of the day – but marijuana consumers need to be ready to see a change also. From apples to automobiles, hundreds of industries are trying to figure out the new tariffs.  What is clear is prices are going up on a random amount of things.  But, why is a surprise, is cannabis consumers are being hit by the tariffs also.