What our president in North America has been up to
While out core team is working to bring the Parsl product to market, our president in North America, Mark Crandell, has been quite busy over recent weeks making connections and meeting with important figures to let Parsl hit the ground running when we officially launch. Meeting with the Nevada State Treasurer for the “Closed-Loop Marijuana...
Parsl’s current position on account recovery
Parsl believes very strongly in protecting our users as much as possible. This has always been a part of our business outlook. Giving users protection online often involves a balance between privacy and security and this balance is made more complicated by the new paradigms offered by blockchain technology. Parsl chose the EOSIO framework to...
What is the current state of cannabis in Australia?
The Australian cannabis industry is still in its infancy. Though cannabis was legalized for medicinal use in 2016, regulations are so strict that few people know about it and those that do struggle to qualify. However, with political parties and members of the public advocating for its legalization, the Australian Capital Territory voting to legalize cannabis for personal use...
THC vaping outbreak – The deadly consequences of an unregulated market
26 people have now lost their lives to a mysterious illness caused by the use of e-Cigarettes. The CDC has confirmed that there have now been 1,299 lung injuries associated with using e-cigarette, or vaping, products with no sign of decline. Another key aspect of the outbreak is that many of the cases involve vaping products that contain THC....
Parsl Speaks with Quantum Chemist, Keeper Layne Sharkey
Earlier in the year our CEO, Dr. Isaac Balbin, was involved in a discussion on Linkedin with technical expert, Andy Hospodor, regarding the potential threat Quantum Computing could have on blockchain technology. Andy was reluctant to believe blockchain would be protected from the likes of Quantum Computing until Isaac convinced him otherwise. This small discussion eventually led...
Parsl Attends the Quantum Technology Conference in Boston!
Parsl recently attended the Quantum Technology Conference in Boston, Massachusetts to speak all things quantum computing. Now, some of you may be wondering what this actually has to do with Parsl and our technology. Well, because Parsl utilizes blockchain technology, it could have a lot to do with not only our technology but also the...
6 reasons why cannabis regulations are more than just government control
Government and cannabis have never had the most comfortable of relationships in modern times So it isn’t that surprising that some of those that have been passionate about cannabis for a long time are skeptical about their government’s role in regulating the plant they have been using for years without interference. When we announced we...
Parsl’s Business Spotlight: Ricky Williams and Real Wellness
Parsl’s latest American adventure saw the beginning of many valuable friendships and connections with some very interesting figures in the cannabis industry. We left feeling inspired by the talent that exists within this emerging industry and are motivated to celebrate and share this. We have a goal to shift the stigma that currently exists around...
9 Reasons why Crypto is the Perfect Match for the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis, the first thing to ever be sold on the internet and as it is panning out it could be the first industry to adopt cryptocurrency as the default form of payment. It isn’t unusual for industries that face unique challenges to be on the forefront when it comes to the adoption of new technologies....
It will soon be legal to smoke cannabis in the ACT: But what does this actually mean?
Is it a coincidence that Canberra and cannabis both begin with can? Because the Australian capital sure is proving their can-do attitude when it comes to cannabis legalisation. As of January 31, people in the Australian Capital Territory will soon be able to light up their cannabis legally (as long as it’s no more than...