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The Weinstein Company filed for bankruptcy on Monday.

While the cannabis industry continues to surge in the United States, the global market is predicted to see massive gains in the coming years.

These three companies took advantage of the opportunities to venture into the cryptocurrency and blockchain scene.

Taking up entrepreneurial roles in these growing sectors could prove to be profitable.

Here are five CBD companies positioning themselves as market leaders in their respective sectors.

The consumer watchdog said that the supermarket giant’s environmental claims about its W Select Eco products were false, misleading and deceptive.

The blockchain market is forecast to balloon to US$7.683 billion (AU$9.94 billion) by 2022.

The demand for organic cosmetics is on the rise.

There is growing concern about whether or not they are able to implement a sustainable method in harvesting the plant.

Caltex Australia has announced it would spend up to $120 million to bring its 433 franchise stores under company control in two years’ time.

Cryptocurrency hedge funds had a banner year in 2017, and it looks like the industry will continue to grow in the next few months.

Here’s a compiled list of 10 must-know tips for a successful crowdfunding campaign.

KODAKcoin may have kick-started a wave of new corporate coins and Global Blockchain Technologies (CSE: BLOC; OTC: BLKCF) hopes to benefit.

The new Australian $50 has been revealed. On Thursday, the Reserve Bank of Australia released the design of the new banknote.

Investors are looking to make a fortune by investing in the surging marijuana industry.

Once the dust has settled, advocates see Sessions’ policy shift as a blessing in disguise for marijuana legalisation.

Digital Arts Media Network has announced that Fundanna.com, a crowdfunding portal that DATI holds an interest in, has added four new cannabis startups.

When this New York millionaire went public with this controversial Amazon prediction...

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are highly awaited electric vehicles. However, more than 200 Australians are in the dark as they have no clue when the Model 3 will be delivered despite their $1,500 deposits.

Following his recent talk about “How to be a successful tech startup founder,” Oliver Isaacs sat down with International Business Times Australia to share his insight on the subject.

The first completed Tesla Model 3 has finally made its appearance and fans are highly excited about it. The US$35,000 (AU$46,000 approx) electric sedan was first announced by CEO Elon Musk more than a year ago.

Coca-Cola’s new healthier soda variant is taking a huge blow in Australia, barely a month after it was released. Woolworths, the largest supermarket chain in the country, is refusing to stock new Coca-Cola No Sugar in its stores, and this could affect badly its already dwindling sales.

When someone mentions a new Australian business, it is usually assumed that it would be an organisation that’s at least based on Australian soil. However, a new trend of rising business opportunities in China has resulted in quite a lot of small and medium-sized businesses leaving Australia and setting up shop over there.

Google has been fined a record €2.42 billion (AU$3.61 billion) for breaking competition rules. The European Commission accused the online media giant of abusing its market dominance as a search engine.

Apple has effectively shut down Westpac’s mobile banking keyboard app. The Australian bank will remove its Westpac Keyboard function on iOS in July after the US-based tech giant pulled the plug on it.

Millennials in Australia are struggling to buy their first homes. But even older Aussies are facing "significant crisis,” experts have warned.

Perth Mint employees could be forced to give up their underwire bras for non-wired versions soon. The manufacturing facility is considering a ban on all clothing with metal, including underwire brassieres, in a bid to increase security.

Tesla’s Nevada gigafactory has started churning out battery cells to ramp up production of the much awaited Model 3. The vehicle may be just about on track for its production deadline.

According to Finkel, his national energy plan could save households up to $90 a year and businesses even more.