The Hidden Tax on Cross-Border Payments

Moving money across borders sounds simple. In practice, it can be anything but. Banks, exchange rates, intermediaries, compliance requirements, and outdated payment rails can all make international payments slower, more expensive, and more complicated than they need to be. In this episode of The Digital Transformist, host Michael LaVista sits down with Ari Good, an attorney with more than 30 years of experience in fintech, blockchain, and international payments, to explore how businesses can rethink the way they move money around the world. Ari breaks down how stablecoins and compliant payment systems are creating faster, more efficient ways to make cross-border payments, whether you're paying suppliers in Mexico, manufacturing partners in Germany, or flower vendors in Colombia. They also dig into KYC compliance, common cryptocurrency mistakes, and how to choose the right payment rails for your business. If your business operates across currencies and borders, this conversation offers a practical look at where international payments are headed—and what businesses should be thinking about now. Subscribe for more episodes on digital transformation and emerging technology that drives real business results.