Most consumer cannabis transactions are done in cash, legal or not. Since the United States classifies cannabis as a Title IV drug, the banking industry is unwilling and unable to provide services to cannabis operations.

Link: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/01/supernet-credit-card-cannabis-weed-dispensaries/

In the startup1world, gaining the status of “unicorns”2 has seemingly become the be-all and end-all. The prospect of crossing the US$1 billion estimated valuation mark is a tantalising goal for firms and their investors alike.

Link: https://privatebank.jpmorgan.com/gl/en/insights/planning/beyond-the-unicorns-smaller-companies-also-hold-great-promise-in-latin-america

Some unfortunate chip shortage news just broke for those in the market for a new BMW. Certain models are going to lose their touchscreen functionality to save silicon and allow BMW to maintain its current production levels.

Link: https://www.autoblog.com/2021/11/05/bmws-losing-touchscreen-functionality/