Banking
FSC to Examine How 'Derisking' in Banking Affects Adult Industry
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is hosting a webinar on derisking in the financial services industry, titled "Derisking: Examining Its Impact on the Adult Industry's Access to Banking," on April 24 at 11 a.m. (PDT).
FSC Meets With Treasury Department Officials on Banking Discrimination
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) met with U.S. Department of Treasury officials last week to discuss the impact of banking discrimination on the adult industry.
Bias in Banking: How FSC Is Leading the Charge in Fight for Fairness
Ask most people what they remember about the 1997 film “Boogie Nights,” and they’ll probably recall Heather Graham dancing around as Rollergirl, or the infamous pool party, or Mark Wahlberg finally — spoiler alert — unveiling his prosthetic penis.
FSC Executive Director to Present Banking Discrimination Data to Strip Club Execs
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Executive Director Alison Boden will present the trade organization’s work on banking and financial discrimination to the Association of Club Executives.
FSC Files Financial Discrimination Complaint Against Banking Service Novo
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has filed a formal complaint against fintech provider Novo, after the banking service provider rejected the organization's business account application without providing any reason for its decision.
Justice and Equal Banking for All
July is the month when Americans celebrate our freedoms. Valuing those freedoms also means being vigilant about protecting them. That’s why I recently visited our nation’s capital as part of a Free Speech Coalition (FSC) trip to combat banking discrimination.
FSC Meeting With Congress Members to Discuss Banking Discrimination Against Sex Workers, Adult Businesses
Free Speech Coalition is meeting with members of Congress this week in an effort to combat the financial discrimination faced by adult businesses.
Break Free From High-Risk Banking Stigma
One of the biggest challenges we face in our industry is the inability to obtain banking facilities to operate a business. The adult industry is a constant target and is considered by many to have unstable business practices. While this is not true, it is a major public perception problem.
The Open Road of Open Banking
This month, we take a deep dive into what open banking is, and how it impacts us all as we accelerate in the payments fast lane.
ToyDirty Partners With Banking App Klarna for BNPL Financing Options
ToyDirty.com has partnered with Swedish banking app Klarna to offer customers the ability to spread the cost of their purchase over time.
FSC Announces 'Banking Discrimination' Panelists for Upcoming Summit
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced the panelists for the “Banking Discrimination” session at the upcoming FSC Summit, taking place on Jan. 12, the final day of the XBIZ LA conference.
FSC Meets With Congress Over Banking Discrimination
FSC staff this week met with key House and Senate offices in a series of meetings discussing banking discrimination against the adult industry.
Essential Tips for Banking on the Popularity of Anal Play in Retail
Anal sex used to be considered one of the most taboo sexual acts, but that’s certainly not the case anymore. These days, you can pick up any magazine with a sexual health section and you’ll likely read something about backdoor loving.
GoAskAlex Talks Banking Discrimination Against Sex Workers With Xtra Magazine
GoAskAlex is featured in Canada’s Xtra Magazine in an article examining the obstacles sex workers face in regards to basic banking, money management and payment processing.
Are Tech and Banking Giants the Last Bastion of Anti-Sex Attitudes?
How many times have you had a social media post removed, or even had your whole account shut down? In our industry, these things happen every day.
LGBTQ+ Sex Workers Lead #AcceptanceMatters Campaign Against Banking Discrimination
A group of national and local sex worker collectives, led by LGBTQ+ activists in the community, have launched the #AcceptanceMatters campaign “to demand an immediate pause on Mastercard's new planned adult content policies pending the creation of stakeholder advisory councils, and to protest ongoing discrimination from the banking industry.”
Sex Worker Collectives to Protest Against Banking Discrimination Tomorrow
A group of national and local sex worker collectives is planning a series of online actions and offline protests Wednesday, to “demand an immediate pause” on Mastercard's new adult content guidelines and to “protest ongoing discrimination from the banking industry.”
APAG: New Rule May End Banking Discrimination Against Performers
The Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG) has released a statement about rule changes in the banking industry that may affect adult performers.
Zaucey Team Talks Adult Biz, Banking Discrimination
From adult entertainment to online gambling, medical marijuana, commercial cannabis and more, entrepreneurs launching controversial businesses often find themselves cut off from the traditional financial channels that they need to start and grow a successful company.
CCBill Enhances CCBillPay With New U.S. Banking Option
Leading online payment services provider CCBill announced today that consumers will now be able pay for their purchases using their U.S. bank account with CCBill Pay, their proprietary stored payments service.