Green Check Verified

Green Check, a leader in compliant cannabis banking solutions, has introduced a new portfolio management capability for its network of over 170 financial institutions (FIs).  This new module provides FIs with a portfolio-wide dashboard that enhances data analysis and offers custom product...

“Rescheduling will definitely help… but it’s not like Bank of America is going to step into lending to cannabis as soon as rescheduling happens,” said Joseph Lustberg, CEO of Upwise Capital at the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. As cannabis rescheduling to...

As the cannabis industry stands on the brink of potential federal rescheduling, the implications for banking access and financial operations are becoming a central focus. During an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of Green Check Verified, shared his thoughts on how...

Green Check Verified announced on Wednesday that is has entered into an exclusive partnership with CTrust, the cannabis industry's first credit rating and risk monitoring agency and Coda Capital Advisors, a company that provides institutional debt capital to the cannabis industry. The new...

As the cannabis industry navigates the evolving regulatory landscape, Delta-8 THC has emerged as a hot topic, sparking both interest and concern. Kevin Hart, CEO of Green Check Verified and a speaker at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, offers a candid perspective on what the...

As regulatory changes loom for the cannabis industry, investor confidence is seeing an upward trend. Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of Green Check Verified, has observed a significant shift in the industry's investment landscape, with growing interest from venture capital and private equity firms...

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, scheduled for October in Chicago, is set to be a standout event in the cannabis industry calendar. This conference will feature an impressive roster of industry leaders and innovators, each bringing their own perspective to the forefront of cannabis...

Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of Green Check Verified, told Benzinga exciting news from the Spring 2024 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Hollywood, FL. Hart revealed how his team secured over $100 million in financing requests and announced a major partnership with Brinks. Additionally, he...

In a historic policy shift, the Justice Department has proposed reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance. This decision, if finalized, would acknowledge the medical benefits of cannabis and categorize it with drugs like ketamine and some anabolic steroids. However, it...

In an onstage announcement at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on Tuesday morning, Green Check, a leader in fintech for the cannabis market, revealed its collaboration with Payment Alliance International (PAI), powered by Brinks (NYSE:BCO). This strategic alliance aims to offer robust,...

Kevin Hart has guided Green Check Verified through a year of remarkable growth. The founder and CEO established the company as a leader in banking solutions for the cannabis industry. With over 8,800 businesses now using its platform, Green Check Verified has seen a 131% increase in its user base,...

The Bank of Guam, which is a US territory, announced it would introduce banking services tailored to the cannabis industry in Guam and the Northern Marianas, marking a significant step forward in the region's financial services for Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs). Launched in early...

The very real challenges the cannabis industry faces when trying to access financial services has led to a misconception that cannabis-related businesses (CRBs) simply can’t get bank accounts. While it’s true that many financial institutions (FIs) aren’t yet ready to bank the...

Kiefa, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on cannabis said on Friday that it has raised $2 million in its seed round. Bienville spearheaded the funding round, while Alaris also contributed. Kiefa’s primary objective is to provide cultivators with the necessary tools to produce...

Green Check Verified announced that a new wave of partners are joining its cannabis services marketplace including Green Check Connect, which GC launched in January 2023.  Green Check Connect is a centralized platform where cannabis businesses can find all the essential financial and business...