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Massachusetts bank enters cannabis industry with new service unit

Berkshire Bank, one of the largest banks in Massachusetts, is expanding services for cannabis companies and entrepreneurs nationwide.

News September 7
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Text messaging provider Twilio cuts service to cannabis industry

Twilio, one of the nation’s largest communications-service providers for retailers, is prohibiting cannabis companies from using its software…

News August 23
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More cash, more headaches for marijuana retailers after Mastercard ban

Marijuana retailers across the country are adjusting to handling and securing more cash in-store after Mastercard’s abrupt decision…

News August 17
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Weekly Wrapup: Forget MMJ Reform in California for Now + Cannabis Credit Card Condundrum

Opportunity knocked in California last week, but lawmakers refused to answer the door.

News July 2
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Big Changes for MMJ Industry Sunday as Colorado Lifts Ban, Credit Card Firms Shut Out Dispensaries

Forget Independence Day. The real fireworks this year will materialize on July 1, when two developments will alter…

News June 29
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Weekly Wrapup: Visa, Mastercard Shut Out Marijuana Dispensaries + San Diego MMJ Drive Fails

As if the medical marijuana industry needs another challenge. Last week, we published an exclusive story about a…

News June 25
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Exclusive: Medical Marijuana Dispensaries No Longer Able to Accept Visa, MasterCard as of July 1

The main national company handling payment processing services for the medical marijuana industry will no longer accept Visa…

News June 18
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