Cannabis Market Intelligence For Executives & Investors

August 26, 2026

Financial Times: Germany’s Cannabis Imports Surge Sixfold, Regulatory Pressure Mounts

Germany’s medical cannabis market is expanding rapidly, with imports reaching 50,539 kg in the first quarter of 2026, six times...
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August 25, 2026

Comply With What? Hemp Ban Nears; the FDA Leaves Industry Waiting for Answers

The federal hemp deadline is approaching, but FDA still hasn’t published key cannabinoid guidance Congress required months ago, leaving businesses...
U.S. Capitol surrounded by flowering hemp plants
August 25, 2026

Curaleaf vs. Aurora: The $4 Cannabis Takeover Fight Gets Hostile — Literally

Curaleaf and Aurora Cannabis trade accusations over cultivation, international growth and valuation as the $4-per-share hostile takeover battle escalates....
Six business executives, three women and three men, meet around a boardroom table with an acquisition proposal and financial charts, overlooking the Berlin skyline.
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New Jersey Cannabis Market Spotlight

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Interviews

August 25, 2026

What Investors Miss When Evaluating Cannabis Cultivators

Cannabis cultivation expert Sean Oganesyan explains the five KPIs investors should track, why operational discipline matters more than scale, and...
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August 24, 2026

Curaleaf’s Boris Jordan on Rescheduling and the Hemp Ban: “I Think It’s Over”

Curaleaf’s CEO expects rescheduling to lower the cannabis industry’s cost of capital and accelerate consolidation. His outlook for hemp is...
Curaleaf CEO Boris Jordan discusses cannabis rescheduling, capital markets and the approaching federal restrictions on intoxicating hemp in an exclusive interview with IgniteIt.
August 20, 2026

Who Is the Messi of Cannabis M&A? Seth Yakatan on Curaleaf, Aurora and Vireo

Seth Yakatan breaks down the Curaleaf-Aurora deal and Vireo’s consolidation strategy, explaining why major cannabis M&A takes more than capital...
Seth Yakatan in a cannabis greenhouse
August 19, 2026

“We’ll Go Directly to Aurora Shareholders — And We’ll Win”: Boris Jordan Says Curaleaf Has a Walk-Away Price

Boris Jordan says Curaleaf will go directly to Aurora shareholders if necessary, but insists there is a price at which...
Boris Jordan framed by cannabis cultivation and European market imagery.
August 18, 2026

Exclusive: How Curaleaf Plans to Get More Profit From Aurora’s Indoor Grows

Curaleaf believes it can produce substantially more cannabis from Aurora’s existing indoor footprint, potentially improving unit economics and margins without...
Boris Jordan framed by cannabis cultivation and European market imagery.
August 18, 2026

MariMed’s C-Suite Talks Record Revenue, Brand Expansion and Becoming the ‘Coca-Cola’ of Cannabis

MariMed’s C-suite discusses record revenue, brand expansion, consumer loyalty and the strategy behind CEO Jon Levine’s ambition to build the...
MariMed executives with cannabis plants and Betty’s Eddies products.
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Real-Time Cannabis Intelligence That Moves Capital

IGNITE IT delivers institutional-grade cannabis market intelligence in real time. From breaking news and regulatory shifts to capital flows and operator performance, we surface the data that serious investors and decision-makers need before the market reacts.

Built for speed, accuracy, and clarity, our platform cuts through noise and eliminates information gaps in one of the fastest-moving industries in the world.

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Where Industry Expertise Meets Market Momentum

Backed by seasoned financial journalists, cannabis industry veterans, and media leaders, IGNITE IT combines deep sector expertise with real-time analysis. We don’t just report market activity, we contextualize it so decision-makers can act with confidence.

Beyond intelligence, IGNITE IT connects the industry through high-impact events that bring capital, operators, and innovators into the same room.

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IgniteIt Cannabis Market Spotlight Series

A national series of invite-worthy cannabis events designed for executives, investors, and operators driving capital, policy, and growth across the most influential U.S. markets.
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Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Capital Cannabis Conference

Margins are shrinking and 280E taxes bite. Rescheduling to Schedule III could finally give cannabis retailers room to breathe.
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Ohio Valley

Ohio Cannabis Market Spotlight 2026

A one-day, decision-maker–driven event bringing together Ohio’s top operators, regulators, investors, and industry leaders to shape the future of cannabis in a pivotal year for the market.
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New Jersey

NJ Cannabis Market Spotlight 2026

A one-day, decision-maker–driven event connecting operators, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of New Jersey cannabis.
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