All posts tagged "cannabis banking"

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Senate Panel Approves SAFER Banking Act

The Senate Banking Committee has passed a bill to give cannabis businesses easier access to banking...

Current Events

Week in Review: Mastercard Stops Cannabis Purchases in the US

ICYMI: Catch up on the week’s latest news from across the cannabis spectrum.

Legal

Senate Vote on SAFE Banking Act Likely Delayed Until Fall

Legislation to give cannabis businesses access to banking services will not get a Senate vote before...

Economics

Did the US Government Inadvertently Just Fund the Cannabis Industry?

As the SAFE Banking Act heads for another hopeful run through Congress, the Feds saved Signature...

Legal

Colorado Legalizes Online Cannabis Sales

Democratic Governor Jared Polis has signed legislation to allow online cannabis sales, although consumers will be...

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Congressional Lawmakers Optimistic About Bipartisan Cannabis Banking Bill

Lawmakers in Congress have reintroduced hugely important bipartisan legislation to give cannabis businesses access to traditional...

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Majority of Attorneys General Call for Passage of SAFE Banking Act

A group of 38 attorneys general penned an open letter urging Capitol Hill to pass a...

Economics

Oregon Welcomes Cannabis Businesses Into Its Auto-Enrollment Retirement Program

Oregon’s Department of Treasury is extending cannabis businesses the opportunity to sign up for its retirement...

Economics

Cannabis Industry Edges One Step Closer To Easy Banking Access

The Dark Ages of cannabis banking may be coming to an end as the Secure and...

Economics

Could Congress Actually Pass a Marijuana Banking Bill?

Ask Mitch McConnell and the Senate — once the House actually introduces a bill.

Economics

Congress Hears Testimony on Federal Cannabis Banking Reform

The subcommittee hearing on cannabis banking featured a few contentious moments around the dangers of marijuana...

Economics

Beware of Marijuana Banking Scams

Ongoing prohibitions against cannabis businesses create space for scammers. Don’t be fooled.

Economics

Insurance Companies, Not Laws, Are Preventing Widespread Cannabis Insurance

In the aftermath of the deadly California fires, the lack of insurance in the cannabis industry...

Economics

Hawaii First State to Push for Cashless Pot Economy

The state is betting that the dangers of electronic banking through a single app and credit...

Economics

Fight for Cannabis Banking Continues in Colorado

Colorado’s legal cannabis industry is practically printing money, but federal interference is making safe, secure banking...

Economics

Bipartisan Support for Bill Allowing Marijuana Banking

In an attempt to make banking more accessible to the cannabis industry, a group of bipartisan...

Economics

Nation’s First Weed Bank to Open in Colorado

When finding places to put your cash becomes a problem, more than likely you’re a success....

Politics

House Approves Banking Access to Legal Cannabis Industry

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 231-192 in favor of an amendment to the financial services...