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JP Nicols interviews Kevin Hart, CEO of Green Check, about the challenges for banks and credit unions to compliantly and profitably serve cannabis-related businesses (CRBs). Cannabis is legal in nearly half the states, so CRBs have lots of dollars looking for a home, and are popping up in more and more locations. Cannabis is not legal at the federal level, so banking these businesses involves understanding sticky details in licensing requirements, state guidelines, and state specific programs the require extensive monitoring.

After a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana was approved by Massachusetts voters in the 2012 election, finding a bank that was willing to provide services to a cannabis business was a bit like trying to buy marijuana before it was legal.

Green Check CEO Kevin Hart shares his perspective on the current state of cannabis banking, the hurdles faced by businesses, and the innovative solutions companies have established to empower the industry’s growth.

CEO, Kevin Hart’s in-depth view into how the SAFER Banking Act may impact the cannabis industry.

Javier Hasse and Elliot Lane from Benzinga Cannabis discuss financial institution compliance, SAFER, and cannabis operators’ access to banking services with Green Check Co-Founder, Paul Dunford, highlighting the priority of education.

In this podcast episode, Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of Green Check Verified, shares his extensive four-decade enterprise software experience and successful ventures, outlining his vision to establish Green Check as a leading force in the cannabis financial services market.

Co-Founder and CEO Kevin Hart weighs in on the latest news in regards to the SAFER Banking Act.

CEO, Kevin Hart, sat down with Niki Mohrlant of Brink’s Inc. and Andrew Gleiser of Aeropay where they addressed the gamut of payment options and cash management for cannabis businesses.