DEA, Virginia & the Future of Cannabis

The cannabis industry may be entering a very different chapter.In this episode of Higher Exchanges, Jesse Redmond and Morgan Paxhia break down their biggest takeaways from the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago and discuss why the industry’s long-term outlook may be improving—even as public cannabis stocks continue to struggle.They cover:Why this year’s conference felt differentWhy an uplisting isn’t a magic bullet for valuationsHow DEA manufacturing registrations could accelerate interstate commerce and international exportsWhy exports may arrive sooner than many investors expectVirginia’s path toward adult-use legalizationVermont’s interstate commerce legislationWhy low-cost production and scale could become major competitive advantagesWhether you’re an investor, operator, or simply following the evolution of the cannabis industry, this episode provides practical insights into the trends that could shape the next phase of growth.Higher Exchanges is powered by Flowhub.