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Mastercard Banning Marijuana Purchases Is The Best Thing That Could Happen to the Weed Industry?

This past week, Mastercard, a leading player in payment processing, disclosed its intention to hinder PIN-based debit card transactions for marijuana purchases. This decision is a setback for the regulated cannabis industry, which already faces challenges in offering limited payment options to consumers.

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