As regulatory scrutiny intensifies around Delta-8 THC, industry experts are raising concerns about its impact on both the cannabis and hemp markets. Beau Whitney, founder and chief economist at Whitney Economics, who will speak at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conferencein Chicago, sheds light on how these tightening regulations could stifle market growth and economic potential. “The tightening of hemp-derived regulations is appropriate in some areas, like age verification, labeling, and testing,” Whitney acknowledged. However, he warns that further restrictions could have far-reachin…