--- title: Your Top 5 News Stories - October 22, 2021 description: Luxembourg first in Europe to legalize growing and using cannabis, Speakers bullish on marijuana outlook + FDIC and cannabis, and more! image: https://blog.newfrontierdata.com/hubfs/Canabis-Insight-Daily2.jpg --- [![](https://blog.newfrontierdata.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-ondark.png?width=431&height=233&name=logo-ondark.png "logo-ondark.png")](https://newfrontierdata.com/) # Your Top 5 News Stories - October 22, 2021 October 22, 2021 [In Sight Daily](https://blog.newfrontierdata.com/topic/in-sight-daily) [![MicrosoftTeams-image (18)-Aug-10-2021-02-42-34-78-PM](https://blog.newfrontierdata.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(18)-Aug-10-2021-02-42-34-78-PM.png?width=720&name=MicrosoftTeams-image%20(18)-Aug-10-2021-02-42-34-78-PM.png)](http://newfrontierdata.com) 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[![Screen Shot 2021-10-22 at 2.18.19 PM](https://blog.newfrontierdata.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-10-22%20at%202.18.19%20PM.png)](https://mjbizdaily.com/speakers-bullish-on-marijuana-outlook-fdic-and-cannabis/)   | [**Speakers bullish on marijuana outlook + FDIC and cannabis**](https://mjbizdaily.com/speakers-bullish-on-marijuana-outlook-fdic-and-cannabis/) Analysts doubt any federal cannabis reform before 2023, but expect activity with new investment capital, plus more mergers & acquisitions.  | | --- | --- | --- ![tech science innovation](https://blog.newfrontierdata.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tech%20science%20innovation.jpg?width=695&name=tech%20science%20innovation.jpg) | [![Screen Shot 2021-10-22 at 2.19.20 PM](https://blog.newfrontierdata.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-10-22%20at%202.19.20%20PM.png)](https://420intel.com/articles/2021/10/22/scientists-develop-quick-test-cannabis-use)   | [**Scientists Develop Quick Test for Cannabis Use**](https://420intel.com/articles/2021/10/22/scientists-develop-quick-test-cannabis-use) A new study’s preliminary findings reportedly offer proof of concept that rapid, Breathalyzer-style roadside tests for THC are possible.  | | --- | --- | --- [![NXTecK-DMP-782x90-1](https://blog.newfrontierdata.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NXTecK-DMP-782x90-1.gif?width=695&name=NXTecK-DMP-782x90-1.gif)](https://newfrontierdata.com/nxteck/) --- ![wild card](https://blog.newfrontierdata.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wild%20card.jpg?width=695&name=wild%20card.jpg) | [![Screen Shot 2021-10-22 at 2.20.21 PM](https://blog.newfrontierdata.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-10-22%20at%202.20.21%20PM.png)](https://qz.com/africa/2077890/can-africa-can-avoid-the-resource-curse-in-the-cannabis-industry/)   | [**How Africa can avoid the resource curse in the emerging global cannabis industry**](https://qz.com/africa/2077890/can-africa-can-avoid-the-resource-curse-in-the-cannabis-industry/) Western legalization of medical and adult-use cannabis offers immense potential for the continent as a hub for the global cannabis industry.  | | --- | --- | --- ![social cultural](https://blog.newfrontierdata.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social%20cultural.jpg?width=695&name=social%20cultural.jpg) | [![Screen Shot 2021-10-22 at 2.21.29 PM](https://blog.newfrontierdata.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-10-22%20at%202.21.29%20PM.png)](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/here-s-what-you-learn-about-the-cannabis-sector-after-meeting-with-15-key-players-1030889796)   | [**Here's What You Learn About the Cannabis Sector After Meeting with 15 Key Players**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/here-s-what-you-learn-about-the-cannabis-sector-after-meeting-with-15-key-players-1030889796) A reporter reviews the week’s MJBizCon in Las Vegas, ostensibly the largest cannabis-industry trade conference since the COVID-19 pandemic.  | | --- | --- | --- 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