Marijuana news and trends

Less US Cannabis Restrictions Could Ease Sector’s Fragmented Payments System
Regulation // August 30, 2023

In a significant development for the cannabis industry, U.S. health officials have recommended easing restrictions on cannabis and reclassifying it as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act. The move could open the door to more cohesive payments systems in the sector. Get...

Sen. Booker Sees Hope for Reform Around Banks and Cannabis
Politics // January 30, 2023

Cannabis — an industry around which many digital tools have arisen — may benefit from new legislation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Marijuana Bill Introduced in Congress as Industry Readies for Growth 
Investments // January 16, 2023

The first marijuana bill of the new Congress has been introduced. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Cannabis Industry Sees Rising Demand for B2B Payments, Cash Flow and AR Services
B2B Payments // September 21, 2022

It may have taken six years, but but B2B cannabis platform LeafLink just crossed the $1 billion transaction threshold as its payments solutions, like the cannabis industry itself, continue to mature and grow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Interviews & Exclusives
Digital ID, Biometrics Help Marijuana Dispensaries Tackle Automated Vending Compliance

November 22, 2021
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What Grubhub, Uber Can Teach CUs About Loyalty and Rewards

November 25, 2019
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The Next Big Cashless Play: Cannabis

April 05, 2019
Blunt question for PYMNTS readers (pun intended): Have you been inside a pot shop lately? One of the legal operations that are springing up in the states that have approved...

Worldpay SVP: Why States Won’t Play Around With Sports Betting Regs

May 16, 2018
Today, illegal gambling represents a $150 billion business. Soon, however, the payments industry will be able to tap into that market legally, thanks to a recent decision by the Supreme...

Quick Reads
Cannabis Businesses Find Themselves Cut Off From Banking System

April 02, 2024
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Less US Cannabis Restrictions Could Ease Sector’s Fragmented Payments System

August 30, 2023
In a significant development for the cannabis industry, U.S. health officials have recommended easing restrictions on cannabis and reclassifying it as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act....

Sen. Booker Sees Hope for Reform Around Banks and Cannabis

January 30, 2023
Cannabis — an industry around which many digital tools have arisen — may benefit from new legislation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Marijuana Bill Introduced in Congress as Industry Readies for Growth 

January 16, 2023
The first marijuana bill of the new Congress has been introduced. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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