Cashless Economy
"This shift to all-digital upends the foundation of our economy and creates unintended consequences for consumers." Frank Sorrentino, CEO of ConnectOne Bank One of Asia’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacked What Really Lies Behind Sweden's Cashless Crusade A New Bill in Washington D.C. Would Bar Local Restaurants From Refusing Cash Going Cashless Can Be Dangerous, Malaysian President of the Consumers Association Warns In Germany, the cashless economy raises concerns about trust and privacy Sweden’s central bank governor calls for public control over its payment system Cashless society: from Sweden to India, some might get left behind A growing risk of banking disaster in a cashless economy Sweden: citizen rebelling against a cashless economy
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A growing number of cities say no to cashless stores





A growing number of cities say no to cashless stores
It's becoming more and more common. You grab a sandwich for lunch, pick out a new pair of jeans, then tap your phone or hand over your credit card because paying with cash is no longer an option.
It may be quick. It may be easy. But is it fair?
A growing number of lawmakers don't think so. From Philadelphia to San Francisco, several cities and states have passed or are considering bills that prohibit retailers from refusing to accept cash, a policy they say shuts out the millions of Americans who don't have a bank account, lack credit cards or don't have photo identification.

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Stats Canada requested banking information of 500,000 Canadians without their knowledge - 05/24/2019

Lawmakers in US Congress propose bans on cashless stores - 05/22/2019

In the UK, the Commons Treasury committee warn that move to cashless society will hit elderly and poor - 05/15/2019

Sweetgreen salad restaurant chain reverses its cashless policy - 04/30/2019

People refuse cashless stores in Philadelphia - 04/26/2019

Access to Cash Review : "Transition to cashless Society could lead to Financial Exclusion and System Vulnerability" - 03/15/2019

Cyber theft - A serious concern in cashless India - 03/13/2019

Cyberterrorism: the electronic banking system at risk - 02/18/2019

"In 2018, over a third of the world’s consumers experienced debit or credit card fraud,” says Justin Hansen, security architect at Venafi. - 02/13/2019

Banknotes are actually good for the environment ! - 02/12/2019

The ecological impact of the disappearance of cash - 01/29/2019

Cash is not the king of crime and tax evasion - 12/07/2018

Cybercrime: the invisible theft in the cashless economy - 11/06/2018

The philadelphia city council will ban cashless stores. - 10/26/2018

In Washington Metro wants to make cash disappear: Critics worry the change will disproportionately affect the poor - 10/01/2018

Not all consumers are happy, while more and more retailers are refusing cash - 09/20/2018

Major retailers delay New Jersey's bill to ban cashless stores - 09/17/2018

Investing in a cashless society - 09/05/2018

British Retailer Dixons Carphone Faces a Major Breach That Affects Nearly Six Million Bank Cards - 07/10/2018

One of Asia’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacked - 07/10/2018

A New Bill in Washington D.C. Would Bar Local Restaurants From Refusing Cash - 07/10/2018

A growing risk of banking disaster in a cashless economy - 06/04/2018

In Sweden, authorities fear "negative spiral" as society goes cashless 'too fast' - 06/04/2018

Visa's payment system: massive outage in Europe, fragility of global payments brought to light - 06/04/2018

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Who would be in control of the currency in a cashless society?

Who would be in control of the currency in a cashless society?
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Why a cashless economy is simply the privatization of digital payments

Why a cashless economy is simply the privatization of digital payments
The share of digital payments is steadily growing. Capgemini and BNP Paribas expect people around the world to make 726 billion transactions using digital payment technologies by 2020. "Non-cash payments have increased in volume due to the rise in adoption of digital payment services across all...

What is the social utility of cash ?

What is the social utility of cash ?
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The cashless society from an ethical point of view

The debate about the move towards a cashless society has been at the center of the scene for several years, now. Various angles have been taken by economists, politicians, banking institutions and sociologists. Beyond the technicalities of the debate, lies the question of freedom, of inter-citizen solidarity and of governmental responsibility. The debate cannot remain in the hands of financial specialists, it is first and foremost an ethical, political and societal issue.

The cashless society from an ethical point of view

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"It's time to halt the relentless drive for a cashless society" Ross Clark

"It's time to halt the relentless drive for a cashless society" Ross Clark
HOW ironic that at a time when the Bank of England is putting more women on banknotes in order to...

Cashless society: two sides of the debate

Cashless society: two sides of the debate
Recently, a number of states in the US brought in legislation to prevent the rise of so-called...

The cashless society in question: why going cashless puts privacy at risk?

The cashless society in question: why going cashless puts privacy at risk?
The debate around the cashless society has gained momentum. One of the main fears to stand out is...

The IMF wants to ban cash so so you pay the bank to hold your money

The IMF wants to ban cash so so you pay the bank to hold your money
As the Federal Government moves to ban cash transactions above $10,000, there's a theory gaining...

A cashless society may not equal financial inclusion

A cashless society may not equal financial inclusion
As the world adopts the digitisation of everyday life, there is a global trend aiming at financial...

What the demise of the cashless society will really mean

What the demise of the cashless society will really mean
Are you all about the cash or card these days? We are slowly moving towards a cashless society and...

Is going full cashless society a threat?

Is going full cashless society a threat?
Despite inquests spurred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal, many of us have pretty much accepted...

Cashless backlash delays move to walletless economy

Cashless backlash delays move to walletless economy
Laura Leister, owner of Pieces, a board game bar and restaurant in St. Louis, Missouri, said she...

What are the pitfalls of a cash-free society ?

What are the pitfalls of a cash-free society ?
Amid the benefits of digital payments – their ease of use, potential to cut costs for businesses...

In a cashless society, Big Brother will always know when you buy milk

In a cashless society, Big Brother will always know when you buy milk
While the move toward a cashless economy indeed poses problems for low-income and marginalized...
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