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 different
• Why an uplisting isn’t a magic bullet for valuations
• How DEA manufacturing registrations could accelerate interstate commerce and international exports
• Why exports may arrive sooner than many investors expect
• Virginia’s path toward adult-use legalization
• Vermont’s interstate commerce legislation
• Why low-cost production and scale could become major competitive advantages

Whether 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.

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