SAFE Banking Act Passes The House: What Does it Mean for the Future of Cannabis Banking?
A bill that aims to open big banking to the cannabis industry just took a huge step forward. After last month’s passage of the SAFE Banking Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, large financial companies could soon be involved with the cannabis industry. The bill, which passed 321-103, aims to allow national banks and financial institutions to service state legal cannabis firms without fear of federal reprisal. The measure could eventually open capital access for cannabis companies, and even allow for stock trading on major U.S. exchanges. Although it passed the House with an overwhelming majority, the bill...
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