Cashless Economy
Australia discovers the problems of a cashless society Cashlees society: low income Canadians are left behind UK Government must protect the most vulnerable against cashless society Despite Government attacks, cash is still king in India "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
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Is going full cashless society a threat?
Despite inquests spurred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal, many of us have pretty much accepted Facebook eavesdropping on us as part of life. However, e-wallets expose us on a whole new level. Setting up an e-wallet requires identity proof which involves submission of identity cards or passports. The removal of anonymity allows every online activity to be traced back to a person.

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Why jumping to a cashless society is wrong - 07/08/2020

When cashless means overspending - 07/07/2020

When going cashless puts lives at stake - 07/03/2020

The US is not a land for cashless - 07/01/2020

Going cashless causes misery - 06/30/2020

Covid will not kill cash - 06/28/2020

Abolition of cash would be a big mistake - 06/27/2020

Why cash has a bright future - 06/26/2020

Cashless benefited from COVID-19 but cash is still king - 06/19/2020

Rural areas suffer from cashless - 06/11/2020

COVID-19, lobbying... Cash will remain despite all - 06/03/2020

Big Brother enjoys COVID-19 and cashless payments - 05/31/2020

Cash is more appealing than ever in Australia - 05/30/2020

Bank of Canada is concerned about cashless economy - 05/28/2020

COVID-19: Cash is not a problem - 05/25/2020

Fast moves towards cash are spreading the virus of social exclusion - 05/19/2020

Cash is glowing in New Zealand - 05/15/2020

When cashless debit card causes stigma and stress - 05/13/2020

Going cashless is a gift to China - 05/12/2020

Enough of fake news about cash and COVID-19 - 05/11/2020

The bad move toward cashless economy - 05/06/2020

The Gates Foundation and its war on cash - 05/04/2020

Coronavirus: Low risk of contamination through banknotes - 04/28/2020

Fact checking: Banknotes and coronavirus - 04/27/2020

COVID-19: credit card terminals are not that safe - 04/26/2020

A cashless economy is not a solution against COVID-19 - 04/24/2020

Cash lobbying is enjoying the COVID-19 crisis - 04/23/2020

How lobbyists are using COVID-19 to get rid of cash - 04/19/2020

COVID-19: Banknotes targeted by fake news - 04/17/2020

Financial inclusion: cash is of a paramount importance - 04/17/2020

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Money laundering is now digital

Money laundering is now digital
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Cashless transactions are a burden for small businesses

Cashless transactions are a burden for small businesses
OPINION: Reductions in transaction fees paid to banks and credit card companies would help save brick and mortar Canadian businesses, which are facing many new expenses and significant lost revenue due to the pandemic. Over the course of the last few months, businesses in every sector have been...

Coronavirus: banknotes no worse than other objects

Coronavirus: banknotes no worse than other objects
There has been a surprising emphasis placed on the role of banknotes in the spread of the coronavirus. As the pandemic only intensifies, it has become clear that there are a great many other objects and surfaces on which the virus can survive — and we cannot seem to stop touching them. Excessive...
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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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Why jumping to a cashless society is wrong

Why jumping to a cashless society is wrong
The downsides of a rapid shift to digital payments are well known—the elderly, poor, and people...

When cashless means overspending

When cashless means overspending
Negatives include security concerns, Willoughby said. He said many people may be concerned about...

When going cashless puts lives at stake

When going cashless puts lives at stake
With coronavirus cases on the rise yet again, I knew it was only a matter of time before the sign...

The US is not a land for cashless

The US is not a land for cashless
There’s a reason they say cash is king. Commodity money—physical objects like coins and paper bills...

Going cashless causes misery

Going cashless causes misery
Cashless payment methods assume that an individual has access to a bank account, digital wallet,...

Covid will not kill cash

Covid will not kill cash
Don’t touch. That’s the message to and from every corner of the UK, even as lockdown continues to...

Abolition of cash would be a big mistake

Abolition of cash would be a big mistake
Attention to the total abolition of cash: here is the scenario you would not expect. That is,...

Why cash has a bright future

Why cash has a bright future
This question has become a hot topic in our society for the last decade, and there is a reason to...

Cashless benefited from COVID-19 but cash is still king

Cashless benefited from COVID-19 but cash is still king
A new report from financial tech company Square shows that cashless payments rose significantly...

Rural areas suffer from cashless

Rural areas suffer from cashless
Sweden warns that the elderly and disabled, as well as those in rural communities, were left behind...
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