SAFE Banking Act

On today’s Trade to Black podcast, Shadd Dales and Ben Smith are joined by Rob Sechrist, President of Pelorus Equity Group and Co-Manager of the Pelorus Fund. Sechrist gives us his thoughts on what’s going on now with the beleaguered SAFE Banking Act and it’s upcoming hearing...

Reginald Babin, a veteran lobbyist with expertise in gun policy, cannabis policy and legislative politics sheds light on the challenges of prioritizing issues in Congress and the crucial role of advocates and lobbyists in advancing cannabis reform. "It's a difficult job that involves...

Minorities for Medical Marijuana, the largest community-based nonprofit in the cannabis and hemp industry, spent 4/20 week walking the halls of Congress for their annual Lobby Days. The event culminated with a Judiciary Committee Markup where a large faction of the organization...

Halloween is prime spooky season, but for most investors, all of 2022 has been quite scary. Stocks across the board have taken substantial hits this year, with cannabis particularly affected. Cannabis' surging pandemic performances have been dashed mostly. Now, Fed uncertainty looms while...

The American Bankers Association (ABA) and the State Bankers Association, which represent banks of all sizes from every state in the country, sent a letter to Senate leaders asking them to include the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, in America COMPETES Act, an innovation and...

Cannabis investment novices and aspiring market investors have quite a bit of sifting through as the myriad of potential investment opportunities continually grows. Two of the more frequently discussed cannabis stocks are Tilray Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY) and Cresco Labs Inc (OTC: CRLBF), with several...

Aphria Inc (NASDAQ: APHA), Curaleaf Holdings Inc (OTCQX: CURLF) and GrowGeneration Corp (NASDAQ: GRWG) made new all-time highs this year following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and renewed hopes for the SAFE Banking Act's chances in Congress.   Sentiment has begun to...

Benzinga is highlighting nominees for the fifth annual Benzinga Global Fintech Awards ahead of the event Nov. 19 in New York City. One nominee is Green Check Verified, a provider of regtech solutions for cannabis banking. Background Launched in 2017, the New England fintech provides dispensaries...

The House Financial Services Committee voted Thursday in favor of the SAFE Banking Act, which would allow cannabis businesses to work with banks and credit unions. The vote advances the bill to the House floor. The Cannabis Capital Conference is coming back to Toronto! Click here to learn how you...