With significant hedge fund interest, SHF Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHFS) secures a spot on our list of the 10 Best Bank Penny Stocks to Buy Right Now.

On September 2, 2025, SHF Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHFS) launched its Fully Managed Cannabis Banking Program, the first fully outsourced operational and compliance platform for financial institutions serving the regulated cannabis market.

Ahead of the PBC Conference 2025, this launch allows community banks, credit unions, and other institutions to offer compliant cannabis banking without expanding internal teams or adding new risk. SHF Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHFS) will manage client acquisition, onboarding, BSA/AML compliance, and account support, while deposits will be held directly by the partner institution. This model protects partners from reputational exposure and operational overhead. This way, a more efficient path is created that serves cannabis businesses at scale.

SHF Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHFS), a fintech company, provides banking, credit, payments, and compliance solutions exclusively to the legal cannabis industry across the U.S. It is one of the Best Penny Stocks.

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