Compliance leaders convene for crypto and AI oversight panel, followed by San Diego premiere of Self Custody
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Equinox Compliance hosts crypto regulation talks and the San Diego premiere of a Bitcoin-focused short film.
SAN DIEGO, CA — April 21, 2026 — Equinox Compliance today announced an evening of expert regulatory discussion, culminating in the San Diego premiere of Self Custody (2026), a Bitcoin-focused action-thriller short.
The event takes place May 6th at The Oceanside Theater Company at the Brooks, bringing together compliance and security operators alongside the film’s creative team to discuss how financial institutions and crypto builders are responding to a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
“Compliance is where crypto’s promise meets the real world,” said Amber de Volk, CEO and Founder of Equinox Compliance. “The teams that will define the next decade of digital assets are building for innovation and regulation at the same time. This evening makes that conversation real.”
“2026 is shaping up to be the defining year for digital assets here in California,” said Joseph Ciccolo, Founder and President of BitAML and Executive Director of the California Blockchain Advocacy Coalition (CBAC). “With new licensing requirements, active legislation, and increased regulatory engagement, the state is drawing the blueprint for crypto’s future in California. Events like this matter because they bring innovators, regulators, and culture into the same room.”
Self Custody follows a father racing to recover a lost Bitcoin fortune. Garrett Patten (Bandit, In the Hand of Dante) and Adrian Grenier (Entourage, The Devil Wears Prada, CryptoKnights) will host a live Q&A after the screening.
Featured speakers
- Amber de Volk, CEO & Founder, Equinox Compliance
- Joseph Ciccolo, Founder & President, BitAML | Executive Director, California Blockchain Advocacy Coalition
- Uriel Ash, Founder and Fractional CISO, Nathan Ash & Associates
- Ieva Urbaite, Chief Business Officer, Equinox Compliance (moderator)
Tickets
Advance: $12. Day-of (as available): $15. Register and view full details.
About Equinox Compliance
Equinox Compliance is a boutique compliance firm supporting enterprise banks, fintechs, and crypto companies. The team includes hands-on compliance operators, regulatory strategists, and legal counsel with experience across BSA/AML, sanctions, CMS, governance, AI and model risk management, licensing, and bank-sponsor frameworks. Equinox designs and strengthens compliance programs aligned to regulatory expectations and built to support sustainable growth.
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