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Hemp, CBD, and THC

    Cannabidiol (or CBD) is a constituent of the hemp plant that is associated with physical healing properties. It works on the body's endocannabinoid system as an agent of equilibrium between the various systems of our bodies. Hemp is said to be the original cultivar of the human species. It was the first plant grown on purpose by humans over 6,000 years ago. It can be used for its strong fiber for cloth, rope, and to feed livestock. My theory is that many of the strange diseases and food allergies that arose in the 20th century are due to the fact that hemp was removed from the food chain in the early 1900's during criminalization efforts. CBD is non-psychoactive unlike it's "neighbor" THC (also found in hemp but in lesser degrees) which is well known for it's psychoactive properties and sometimes can cause adverse effects in the overall experience of the ingestion of cannabis. Such effects as paranoia, anxiety, hallucination, and "time shift" amo

Announcing the Return of Cannacoin's Blockchain Explorer

    Announcing the Return of Cannacoin's Blockchain Explorer Introduction We're excited to announce a significant update for our community: the return of Cannacoin's Blockchain Explorer! After a period without this critical tool, we have a developer actively working to bring it back online. This will provide a new layer of transparency and functionality for our users. What is a Blockchain Explorer? For those who are unfamiliar, a Blockchain Explorer is essentially a search engine for blockchain transactions. It allows you to view details of blocks, transactions, and public addresses in real-time. With this tool, you'll have a transparent and comprehensive view of all activities happening on the Cannacoin network. The New and Improved Blockchain Explorer The new Blockchain Explorer will be hosted at Cannacoin Blockchain Explorer . We're looking forward to rolling this out soon so that our community can have greater insight into the workings of Cannacoin's blockch

New Digital Payment System for Cannabis Businesses

    Valley Bank Launches New Digital Payment App for Cannabis Industry New mobile wallet app is the solution cannabis businesses have been waiting for ON OCT 27, 2021 Wayne-based Valley National Bank, a subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp, is creating a new digital payment platform designed specifically for cannabis-related businesses. Valley Pay, Valley’s new digital payment solution, will migrate cash usage to a secure, web application, easing the burden on cannabis operators who are reliant on cash transactions today. The cannabis industry remains heavily reliant on cash transactions to conduct business as major debit and credit cards are not accepted. The application will allow cannabis-related businesses to provide their customers access to a compliant, secure and streamlined mobile wallet payment system. “This new digital payment platform is the first of its kind servicing the critical payment needs of cannabis-related businesses,” says Stuart Cook, Valley’s chief digital produ