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Bitcoin Daily: US Regulators Join Global Financial Innovation Network; Colorado Explores Crypto Banking For Cannabis Firms

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members of GFIN will seek to advance financial and market integrity, consumer and investor protection, financial inclusion, competition, and financial stability. financial regulators represent the interests and needs of the nation and its financial services stakeholders,” according to a statement. Jack Tate told CoinDesk.

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Cannabis Firm Caliva Eyes National Growth With Jay-Z Partnership

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In a move that is said to help the company grow across the nation, California cannabis firm Caliva has teamed up with Jay-Z. There’s no black market for pain lotions.”. Colorado is also said to have just under 3,000 licensed marijuana businesses as well as just over 41,000 individuals licensed to work in the space.

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Leafbuyer Technologies Buys Greenlight Technologies To Expand Its Cannabis Markets

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We look forward to expanding Greenlight’s platform in California and bringing the technology to other legal cannabis markets, including Colorado,” Leafbuyer Chairman and CEO Kurt Rossner said in the press release. Leafbuyer said its national network of cannabis deals and information reaches millions of consumers every month.

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Amazon Plans Whole Foods Expansions In Closed Sears Stores

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Right now, Whole Foods has about 470 stores around the nation – which isn’t much considering the proliferation of Walmart and Kroger stores, but it now has the capital to expand into previously unreachable areas, like Montana. Grocery pickup from Whole Foods Market is now available in 22 cities.

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How eCommerce Platforms Are Enabling Craft Beer Discovery

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The concept is described as “Denver’s beer of the month club,” which Harrilchak said specifically features Colorado microbreweries. The last time he checked, he found there were 383 brewers in Colorado and many more trying to get licensing. The Alcohol Delivery Market. Shoppers in 14 states along with Washington, D.C.

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NEN Widens USAT Partnership For Cashless Payments Growth

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Cashless payments firm USA Technologies (USAT) is expanding its partnership with amusement kiosk operator National Entertainment Network (NEN) to bring expanded cashless payment options to more vending machines and devices, the companies announced in a press release on Friday (Nov. and Puerto Rico.

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

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Key Takeaways Real estate markets are vulnerable to money laundering and fraud because of their transaction size and appreciation over time. The real estate market is enticing to more than just new homeowners or investors. Real estate market AML risks Real estate is a proven, traditional, and well-established marketplace.

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