It's an Attempt to Scare Investors
There are so many scams out there....alternative energy, common energy, alternative medicine, traditional medicine, 3D printing.....the fact that FINRA has singled out cannabis stocks is highly suspect. The fact that this story is being circulated in mainstream media only serves to make the release more suspicious. AND it's been several weeks since FINRA issued the release, yet suddenly Yahoo is putting it on the front page?
The alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceutical, law enforcement, prison and political systems all have a vested interet in keeping cannabis illegal and preventing smaller companies from dominating the changing marijuana market. Those are some pretty devious organization that employ dubious tactics to protect their business interests.