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Initial thoughts about the proposed CPRA regulations

CFPB Monitor

In a surprising development, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published proposed amendments to the CCPA regulations recently. The proposed amendments—which in effect are the draft CPRA regulations—were issued without advance notice, ahead of the schedule previously announced by the CPPA. .

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight In Congressional Hearing

PYMNTS

The hearing itself was a small victory for proponents who wish to open up the banking system to legal pot operators. That’s because it marked the first hearing dedicated to a proposed bill in Congress that would offer financial institutions protections against federal regulators when dealing with legal cannabis operations.

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tZero CEO: Blockchain Can Boost Private Market Liquidity Amid The Pandemic

PYMNTS

In an interview with Karen Webster, Saum Noursalehi , CEO of tZERO Group – a majority-owned subsidiary of Overstock that owns and operates a platform enabling investors to trade shares in private companies through a two-sided marketplace underpinned by blockchain – said that new digital processes can democratize private-market investments.

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Credit Union Helps US Marijuana Businesses Put Down Roots

PYMNTS

Massachusetts joins a handful of states, including Colorado, Washington and Maine, that have taken steps to legalize recreational marijuana. This forces many operations to continue using cash. GFA will also follow compliance guidelines and take steps to ensure it only engages with legitimate retailers. “We

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight in Congressional Hearing

PYMNTS

The hearing itself was a small victory for proponents who wish to open up the banking system to legal pot operators. That’s because it marked the first hearing dedicated to a proposed bill in Congress that would offer financial institutions protections against federal regulators if dealing with legal cannabis operations.

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Why The SAFE Banking Act Won’t Solve All Cannabis’ Payment Problems

PYMNTS

The bill was sponsored by Congressmen Ed Perlmutter of Colorado, Denny Heck of Washington, Steve Stivers of Ohio and Warren Davidson of Ohio — all members of the House Committee on Financial Services. The legislation aims to ensure that state-authorized and regulated cannabis businesses are not forced to operate with cash only.

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9 ways to manage credit risk

Independent Banker

Effects of the pandemic and other factors creating unpredictability have changed how community banks approach their credit and lending operations. It also makes a good impression on regulators. Regulators are fearful of banker complacency,” he observes. Solicit regulators’ input—before the examiners arrive.