Webinar Details

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1:00 pm ET, 10:00 am PT

$149, includes Live Event and Recorded Playback without expiration


Event Description

Federal cannabis rescheduling has been widely interpreted as a turning point for banking access and compliance clarity. In reality, the current regulatory environment remains legally incomplete and operationally fragmented. While rescheduling may eventually unlock tax, research, and market benefits, it does not standardize state frameworks, mandate banking participation, or eliminate examiner discretion. For financial institutions, this disconnect between policy intent and practical implementation introduces new layers of risk rather than immediate relief.

As rescheduling progresses through a prolonged and uncertain rulemaking process, banks face heightened complexity across payments, product classification, and compliance oversight. Ambiguities around product thresholds, Controlled Substances Act overlap, and examiner expectations place increased pressure on compliance teams to demonstrate defensible controls. Institutions that rely on policy assumptions rather than infrastructure risk exposure if regulatory momentum stalls, reverses, or is challenged.

This session will help banking, compliance, and regulatory professionals understand what has actually changed, what has not, and why resilient compliance infrastructure matters more than regulatory headlines. Attendees will leave with a clear framework for navigating a reversible regulatory environment while maintaining examiner-defensible operations regardless of future policy outcomes.

Instructor(s)

Dominque Mendiola

Sr Director - CO Marijuana & Natural Medicine Divisions

Leading a dynamic approach to public service by fostering innovation and collaboration with a commitment to performing with high integrity, superior standards, and passion. My objective is to serve the citizens of the State of Colorado in a manner that enhances operational efficiencies, reflects innovative problem-solving, and facilitates internal and external collaboration.

David Harrison

Founder - Token X

David is a former professional athlete of the NBA and played for the Indiana Pacers. He left the basketball world to join Morgan Stanley in their sports and entertainment division in 2016. Using his financial services acumen, he began consulting and advising multiple companies in the cannabis and various other industries. In 2022 David and his cofounder Chris Yim started TokenX to solve the most problematic issue in the cannabis industry, banking.

Erin Smith

Chief of Staff - Token X

A Communications graduate from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Erin's expertise primarily lies in communications. However, her skill set extends far beyond, showcasing a versatile and accomplished background. She is a seasoned player in the entrepreneurial arena, having played a pivotal role in shaping operations in various start-up companies. Her innate talent lies in nurturing raw ideas and transforming them into tangible, successful ventures. Her adeptness in thriving within dynamic and innovative environments is a testament to her adaptability and forward-thinking approach.