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FinCEN Reports on Cannabis Banking and the SAFER Act

Veriheal

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?

Canna Law Blog

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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CCIA Calls For Help Supporting The SAFE Banking Act

MassRoots

The California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA) is calling for cannabis businesses to join them in imploring Speaker Pelosi to prioritize the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act). What is the SAFE Banking Act? CCIA and The Liaison Group have been working tirelessly behind the scenes on SAFE Banking.

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Abrigo Partners with Green Check Verified for End-to-End Support for Cannabis Banking

Cannabis Law Report

Abrigo, the leader of compliance, credit risk, and lending solutions for financial institutions, today announced its partnership with Green Check Verified (GCV), the top provider of cannabis banking solutions for financial institutions. Abrigo partners with Green Check Verified to expand cannabis banking support to financial institutions.

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Shield Compliance and POSaBIT Bring Compliant Cannabis Banking and Payments to the Industry

Cannabis Law Report

The alliance showcases the strengths of both organizations: Shield Compliance offers a purpose-built AML/BSA compliance management software solution that enables financial institutions to unlock new revenue and scale cannabis banking operations. POSaBIT puts compliance at the center of everything it does. Visit www.shieldbanking.com.

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Cannabis and banking vets launch credit card for dispensaries

Cannabis Law Report

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. There’s even a loyalty program.

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Nation’s First Industrial Hemp Seed Bank Planned for New York

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

industrial hemp germplasm repository, or seed bank, was recently announced by New York State Senator Charles Schumer. An initial investment of $500,000 in federal funding will be used to commence the brand new and nation’s only industrial hemp seed bank, which will be located in Geneva, the Finger Lakes Region of New York.

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