Vangst details growth capital endeavor
Vangst, the cannabis industry's leading hiring platform, is detailing the completion of its $19 million Series B financing, noting it would aid the company's hiring process. The initiative was spea...
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Huobi survey examines cryptocurrency investing
Recently released findings from a survey conducted by blockchain company Huobi Group determined that 2021 served as a banner year for investing in cryptocurrency. Huobi's Crypto Perception Report 2...
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Sen. Feinstein advocates IRS emergency funding
In anticipation of a tax returns backlog and taxpayer questions amid the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) is advocating for Internal Revenue Service (IRS) emergency funding in upco...
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Viola details closing of $13M cannabis equity funding round
Black-owned multinational cannabis brand Viola is detailing the closing of a $13 million equity funding round. The investment banking firm DelMorgan & Co. served as strategic transaction advisor. ...
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CUNA praises industry work of Rep. Perlmutter
Credit Union National Association (CUNA) officials are praising the efforts of Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) on behalf of credit unions after the lawmaker announced he would not seek re-election. Perlm...
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Oklahoma State Bank, Shield Compliance form cannabis banking partnership
Oklahoma State Bank (OSB) officials said the financial institution has partnered with the cannabis banking management platform Shield Compliance to bolster the functionality and scalability of its can...
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ATEO initiates cryptocurrencies connectivity expansion
Financial markets post trade solutions provider ATEO said the firm is expanding its resources to offer connectivity to varied crypto exchanges, yield, and custodian platforms. ATEO said the expansi...
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PCAOB appoints Erica Williams as organization chair
Erica Y. Williams has been sworn to duty as Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) chair during a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) virtual swearing-in ceremony. Williams, who joi...
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Prometheum details approved digital asset securities resource
Blockchain-centric firm Prometheum officials said the company's broker-dealer subsidiary, Prometheum Ember ATS Inc., has received regulatory approval for a resource designed to bolster digital asset s...
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Marijuana Policy Project report examines cannabis use tax revenue
A recently released Marijuana Policy Project report explores tax revenue generated from state-legal, adult-use cannabis - determining states that have legalized cannabis for adults are reaping signifi...
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SEC charges founder of Crowd Machine, Metavine with digital asset fraud scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) detailed last week charges against an Australian man and two companies he founded, alleging actions resulting in defrauding investors. Per the SEC ...
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One River Digital Asset Management appoints Jason Cummins to advisory council
One River Digital Asset Management announced last week that it has appointed Jason Cummins to its Academic and Regulatory Advisory Council, citing his wealth of public and private sector experience. ...
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FHFA initiates Enterprise targeted pricing changes
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) officials are touting the benefits of targeted increases to upfront fees for the Enterprises for certain high balance loans and second home loans. The Enterpr...
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CFPB report examines credit bureau complaint response shortcomings
A recently released Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) report explores how changes in complaint responses provided by nationwide consumer reporting companies resulted in fewer meaningful resp...
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NAFCU report examines consumer lending, loan growth
A recently released National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions report examining third quarter consumer lending and loan growth determined expansion remained elevated during the period. ...
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StandardC initiates cannabis, marijuana lending fund
Cannabis and marijuana banking and financial services firm StandardC has established a $200 million lending fund. "For too long, the cannabis industry has been unable to obtain loans and lines of ...
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ICE initiates fixed income transparency service
Personnel representing the data, technology, and market infrastructure provider Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) said the firm has initiated a fixed income quotation transparency service. The ...
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Senate Finance Committee hearing to address youth mental health
Senate Finance Committee officials said the panel would conduct a hearing this month regarding youth mental health, with Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy expected to provide testimony. Senate Finan...
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Acreage Holdings secures credit facility
Acreage Holdings officials said the multi-state operator of domestic cannabis cultivation and retail facilities has secured a $150 million credit facility with AFC Gamma and Viridescent Realty Trus...
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Reps. Blumenauer, Lee provide year-end cannabis reform update
Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) have released a year-end cannabis progress report detailing steps taken by Congress throughout 2021 regarding the ...
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