Yahoo HomeZack Guzman is the host of YFi PM and a senior writer covering startups, cannabis and breaking news at Yahoo Finance. He previously worked at CNBC as a multimedia journalist where his enterprise reporting set video viewership records, and as a sports broadcaster and talk show host at WHRB-95.3.
Yahoo FinanceWhy Virginia legalizing marijuana could be a catalyst for federal legalization
A focus on criminal justice expedited Virginia's path to becoming the 16th state to legalize marijuana. It could help the case at the national level.
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March Madness star Luka Garza's NFT jumps past $8,000
Iowa basketball star Luka Garza became the first college athlete to auction an NFT this week.
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Marijuana company Green Thumb Industries stock tanks 14% on report of federal probe
Despite denying a Chicago Tribune report of a federal probe, cannabis giant Green Thumb saw shares crater 14% Tuesday.
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Coinbase competitor Blockchain.com raises $300 million in crypto funding frenzy
A month after raising $120 million, crypto giant Blockchain.com raised another $300 million to hit a $5.2 billion valuation.
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US cannabis giant Green Thumb scores price target boosts as earnings top expectations
Chicago-based cannabis company Green Thumb Industries topped earnings expectations.
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States with the highest unemployment one year after the COVID-19 pandemic began
Pennsylvania now leads the US with the worst unemployment picture.
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Christie's first NFT art auction skyrockets from $100 to top $60 million
Bidding in the first NFT auction from auction house Christie's on work from artist Beeple went from $100 to $69 million.
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Curaleaf expands its cannabis empire to Europe with a $286 million deal
Curaleaf, the largest US cannabis company, is expanding internationally with a $286 million deal to access Europe.
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These states are still suffering from higher unemployment rates
Pennsylvania now leads the US with the worst unemployment picture.
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World's first bitcoin ETF soars past $500 million in assets under management
The Purpose Investments Bitcoin ETF is seeing massive inflows after launching last week.
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Square buys $170 million more in bitcoin to boost crypto holdings
Square is more than doubling down on its crypto holdings.
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This blockchain startup selling collectible NBA highlights just had $50 million in sales in 30 days
Combining the NBA and blockchain technology is letting Dapper Labs unleash $100,000 collectible video clips for fans.
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These states are still suffering from high unemployment
Pennsylvania is now leading the U.S. with the worst insured unemployment rate.
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Cannabis giant Canopy Growth surges 12% on new profitability outlook and US legalization hopes
Canopy Growth CEO David Klein tells Yahoo Finance the Canadian cannabis company is poised to reach profitability even without access to the US market.
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Hawaii's employment recovery is a case study on what could've gone right for the US: Lt. governor
Hawaii went from suffering the worst unemployment in the US to an example for the country in a matter of months.
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Congressman on Reddit's WallStreetBets triggering big market swings: 'Power to the people'
Congressman Patrick McHenry's reaction to Reddit's WallStreetBets was simple: "Power to the people."
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Robinhood CEO refutes GameStop hedge fund 'conspiracy theory' and reveals what actually happened
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev tells Yahoo Finance what actually drove the decision to suspend GameStop trading.
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Moderna CEO offers a bleak assessment of COVID-19: Virus to stay with the world 'forever'
While Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said his company's vaccine remains effective against coronavirus variants, a reoccurring booster shot could be likely.
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Mega Millions $1 billion jackpot: Now may statistically be the best time to play
The Mega Millions jackpot is now at $1 billion. Here's what the math says about the best time to buy a lottery ticket.
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The states suffering the worst sustained unemployment
Kansas now leads the U.S. with the worst insured unemployment rate for any state at 7.5%.