How UglyCash Is Fighting Wealth Inequality with Crypto-Native Banking

How UglyCash Is Fighting Wealth Inequality with Crypto-Native Banking

In this episode, host Mark Eckerle [https://www.withum.com/our-people/mark-eckerle/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cryptonomix&utm_content=profile] sits down with Luis Romero, CFO of UglyCash, to get into the real mechanics behind a fintech that's tackling inflation, wealth inequality, and the unbanked population all at once. Luis shares the hard-won lessons of running treasury operations across hundreds of wallets, multiple chains, and dual fiat-crypto rails simultaneously, plus where he sees crypto finance heading through 2026 and beyond.

AI-Powered Cross-Border Payments and the Future of Global Money Movement

What if moving money across borders took minutes instead of days, cost a fraction of today's rates, and automatically found the best path through a dozen blockchain networks in real time? That's exactly what Almond Fintech is building. In this episode, host Mark Eckerle [https://www.withum.com/our-people/mark-eckerle/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cryptonomix&utm_content=profile] sits down with Adam Swartzbaugh [https://www.linkedin.com/in/swartzbaugh/], CEO of Almond Fintech, to break down how AI and dynamic routing are reshaping cross-border payments, FX optimization, and global treasury operations. From stable coin limitations no one is talking about to why Visa's stablecoin play is a half-step, Adam brings sharp, data-driven takes on where fintech innovation is really happening versus where it's just noise.

Crypto Cost Basis, Wallet Tracking and 1099-DA: What Every Investor Needs to Know

In this episode of Cryptonomix, Mark Eckerle [https://www.withum.com/our-people/mark-eckerle/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cryptonomix&utm_content=profile] is joined by Rhett Chrystal [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhett-chrystal/], Lead Consultant in Withum’s Advisory practice, to unveil Withum’s new Digital Currency Accounting and Tracking Service (DCATS). They explore why tracking crypto activity in Excel no longer works for high-volume traders, Web3 founders, DAOs, and crypto-native businesses — especially with the rollout of Form 1099-DA and the shift to wallet-by-wallet cost basis reporting. You’ll learn: * What DCATS includes (automated cost basis tracking, wallet integrations, audit-ready reports) * Who this service is designed for * How proactive crypto accounting supports smarter tax planning * Why CPA-level oversight matters in an evolving regulatory landscape If you’re actively trading, transacting, or receiving payments in crypto, this episode breaks down how to stay compliant, reduce risk, and gain clarity.

Solana Tokenomics, Staking, and the Future of Web3 Finance | Feat. Zac Hogg

In this episode of Cryptonomix, Mark Eckerle [https://www.withum.com/our-people/mark-eckerle/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cryptonomix&utm_content=profile] and Zac Hogg [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachoggcpa/] discuss the intricacies of Solana's [https://solana.com/] tokenomics and Zac’s transition from traditional accounting to the Web3 space. Zac shares his journey into crypto, the mechanics of staking on Solana, and the future of Web2/Web3 Financial tools. They also explore the evolution of NFTs and the future potential of Solana's ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of bridging traditional finance with digital assets.

SPECIAL EDITION: NJCPA's IssueWatch and Cryptonomix Crossover

Withum's Mark Eckerle [https://www.withum.com/our-people/mark-eckerle/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cryptonomix&utm_content=profile] sat down with Dr. Sean Stein Smith [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sean-stein-smith-dba-cpa-63307444/] as part of the New Jersey Society of CPA's IssuesWatch Podcast, and discussed all things happening in the digital asset space in 2025. Tune in for this discussion on some of the top issues in crypto, such as changes under the Trump administration, various executive orders and changes in the world of stablecoins.