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FinCEN Reports on Cannabis Banking and the SAFER Act

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Many financial institutions seek to be a part of the cannabis banking movement. According to quarterly data presented by the US Treasury Department, over 800 banks and credit unions have filed paperwork with the United States government to state their relations with cannabis businesses. This marks a significant increase from last year.

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How Important is the SAFE Banking Act, Anyway?

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I’m pretty sure that more ink has been spilled on the Secure and Fair Enforcement Act (“SAFE Banking”), than any other proposed cannabis law. Specifically, SAFE Banking was introduced in 2017 and it passed the House seven times (seven times!) SAFE Banking will finally go to mark-up this week in the Senate Banking Committee.

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Cannabis and banking vets launch credit card for dispensaries

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Since the United States classifies cannabis as a Title IV drug, the banking industry is unwilling and unable to provide services to cannabis operations. Retailers can reduce the amount of money on-site, and collect more data about their customers who are no longer cash transactions. Tsang has a long history in the banking world.

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Marijuana Moment Report: Small Increase In Banks & Financial Institutions Serving Cannabis Industry

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Here’s the introduction to their report…… But this last quarter, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reported that 563 banks and 160 credit unions were serving cannabis companies as of September 30, compared to 553 banks and 162 credit unions at the end of the previous quarter.

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The State of Cannabis Banking at a Pivotal Moment in the Industry: Q&A with Safe Harbor Services’ Amanda McComb

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The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Here, we spoke with Safe Harbor Services Vice President Amanda McComb about some of the recent trends and changes that she’s seen in banking the cannabis industry.

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24 Hours Is A Long Time In Cannabis ! New Frontier Data Now Say They Intend to Buy Cannabis Media Outlet, Civilized Worldwide Inc

Cannabis Law Report

They have data and reports in play and we presume have fairly healthy numbers in terms of B to B clients. said New Frontier Data Founder and CEO Giadha Aguirre de Carcer. based New Frontier Data was founded in 2014 and has grown to over a 50-person team, with three offices in the United States and Europe. Washington, D.C.-based

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Kelley Drye & Warren: CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – August 2021

Cannabis Law Report

The study will utilize Radicle Science’s data analytics platform and a virtual, direct-to-consumer model to deliver objective health outcome data across diverse populations and conditions. This randomized controlled trial will collect data on 13 U.S. CStore Decisions.

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