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Silicon Valley Bank Could Have Ruined The Cannabis Industry: Here’s Why

Yesterday, 4:42 PM

With marijuana being classified as a Schedule I drug under federal law, state-licensed cannabis businesses are cut off from accessing capital financial institutions such as banks.

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Want To Use TikTok, Instagram Or Twitter? You Might Have To Get Your Parent To Sign A Permission Slip

By Chris Katje

Yesterday, 4:21 PM

Social media app TikTok could be banned in the U.S. due to security threats seen by top policymakers. TikTok is also one of several social media apps facing concerns about usage from a young audience.

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Is TikTok A Threat? Why Congress Is Freaking Out Over Alleged Data Collecting

By Aaron Bry

Yesterday, 3:13 PM

Elected officials from both sides of the aisle have grown concerned with social media app TikTok and the amount of data it collects on its users.

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How’s The Banking System? Janet Yellen Calls Unscheduled FSOC Meeting To Address Financial Commotion

By Vandana Singh

Yesterday, 12:34 PM

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will assemble the heads of top U.S. financial regulators for a previously unscheduled meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC). The meeting will be closed to the public, the Treasury Department said in a statement. The Treasury did not disclose the time of the meeting.

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South Dakota’s Hemp Industry Facing Setback After Gov. Noem’s Veto

By Jelena Martinovic

Yesterday, 10:52 AM

A bipartisan measure that would allow hemp products to contain up to 5% THC was vetoed down on Thursday by South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, reported Valley News Live.

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South Dakota’s Hemp Industry Facing Setback After Gov. Noem’s Veto

By Jelena Martinovic

Yesterday, 10:52 AM

A bipartisan measure that would allow hemp products to contain up to 5% THC was vetoed down on Thursday by South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, reported Valley News Live.

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Why Activision Blizzard Shares Are Trading Higher Today

By Anusuya Lahiri

Yesterday, 9:32 AM

Activision Blizzard, Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) shares gained 6% after the U.K. antitrust regulator capped its concerns regarding the Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) deal.

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Janet Yellen Clarifies Treasury’s Stance On Bank Deposit Insurance Amidst Market Turbulence

By AJ Fabino

March 23, 5:36 PM

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that regulators are prepared to take additional steps to protect customer bank deposits if necessary.

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Marco Rubio Voices National Security Concerns, Calls For TikTok Ban

By AJ Fabino

March 23, 1:51 PM

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is calling for the immediate ban of TikTok, citing it as a national security risk for America.

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Lawmakers Accuse TikTok Of Being National Security Threat, Call For Ban

By AJ Fabino

March 23, 1:07 PM

TikTok CEO Shou Chew is under intense scrutiny from lawmakers who believe the Chinese-owned short video app should be banned for being a potential national security threat to the U.S.

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