The Budbo Journal

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Guides, culture, and the science behind the smoke.

Regulation

The Green Wave of 2020: Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota Legalize

Four more states legalize recreational cannabis on Election Day 2020, bringing the total to 15 states plus D.C. The legalization momentum is now irreversible.

4 minNov 2020
Technology

DeFi Summer and Cannabis: How the Crypto Boom Creates Cannabis Opportunities

DeFi Summer 2020 has transformed the cryptocurrency landscape. Learn how the DeFi revolution creates new opportunities for cannabis finance through tokens like BUBO.

4 minAug 2020
Industry News

The Cannabis Delivery Boom: How COVID Accelerated the Future of Cannabis Commerce

COVID-19 compressed years of delivery adoption into months. Cannabis delivery went from nice-to-have to essential, and the industry will never go back.

4 minJun 2020
Industry News

Cannabis Deemed Essential: How COVID-19 Changed the Industry Forever

When COVID-19 lockdowns hit, cannabis was designated as an essential business in most legal states. This recognition fundamentally changed the industry's trajectory.

4 minApr 2020
Regulation

Mexico's Path to Cannabis Legalization: What It Means for North America

Mexico's Supreme Court has declared cannabis prohibition unconstitutional, setting the stage for full legalization. A fully legal North American cannabis market is within reach.

4 minDec 2019
Culture

Why Social Equity in Cannabis Matters: Repairing the Damage of the War on Drugs

Social equity in cannabis isn't just a buzzword — it's a moral imperative. Learn why equitable legalization matters and what the industry must do to get it right.

4 minNov 2019
Technology

DeFi Meets Cannabis: How Decentralized Finance Could Solve the Industry's Banking Crisis

Decentralized finance (DeFi) is emerging as a potential solution to cannabis's persistent banking problems. Explore how DeFi protocols could revolutionize cannabis finance.

4 minOct 2019
Industry News

Australia Expands Medical Cannabis Access: The Land Down Under Goes Green

Australia is rapidly expanding its medical cannabis program with new pathways for patient access, domestic cultivation licenses, and growing public support for reform.

4 minSep 2019
Industry News

Colombia's Cannabis Industry: South America's Emerging Powerhouse

Colombia is leveraging its ideal growing conditions and agricultural expertise to become a global cannabis production powerhouse. Here's why investors are paying attention.

4 minAug 2019
Company Updates

Budbo Platform V2: Smarter Discovery, Better Tools, Deeper Integration

We're thrilled to announce Budbo Platform V2 with AI-powered recommendations, enhanced dispensary tools, and deeper blockchain integration. The future just got closer.

4 minJul 2019
Regulation

Illinois Makes History: First State to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Through Legislature

Illinois becomes the first state to legalize recreational cannabis through its legislature, with a strong focus on social equity. Sales begin January 1, 2020.

4 minJun 2019
Science

Cannabis as an Opioid Alternative: The Research Behind the Movement

Growing evidence suggests cannabis could help address the opioid crisis. Research shows states with legal cannabis see reduced opioid prescriptions and overdose deaths.

4 minMay 2019