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Credit Union Helps US Marijuana Businesses Put Down Roots

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Legal use does not necessarily mean legitimate business, however, and this emerging and often-controversial industry may quickly encounter financial roadblocks, which credit unions (CUs) are uniquely suited to address. I think the credit union industry plays a very vital role in serving the underserved,” Sbrega said.

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Lawmakers Shun State Cannabis Banking Reform

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The STATES Act would allow those in the cannabis industry to secure basic banking services so they won’t have to rely so heavily on cash. According to data from the U.S.

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Bridging Banking Gaps For Cannabis Companies

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Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (or FinCEN for short). That brings the tally of enterprises offering financial services to cannabis companies to 375 banks and 111 credit unions. That’s according to data published at the end of last month, per data from the U.S.

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