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London Underground soon all cashless?





London Underground soon all cashless?
Cash payments may not be accepted at Tube stations in the future as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan refuses to rule out withdrawing the option.

TfL suspended cash payments at many Tube stations at the height of the pandemic in a bid to stop the virus spreading, but plans to make the move permanent were criticised by campaigners and eventually dropped over fears that up to 260,000 adult Londoners without bank accounts would be negatively impacted.

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Why Cashless Economy means social exclusion

Why Cashless Economy means social exclusion
The other day I met with an articulate advocate for social justice, equity and diversity. We were to have a coffee, and the advocate suggested a popular venue in Capitol Hill. When I got there, I found the establishment accepted only credit cards or “Apple Pay” but not cash. Without the former,...

Why Cashless Welfare can be very wrong

Why Cashless Welfare can be very wrong
If your income is not fixed but variable, just how do you “budget” that? A salaried worker will get a fixed pay cheque a month but those who do odd jobs such as collecting cans and boxes for recycling can never truly predict how much money they will make a month. I saw some people say that JKM...

Cashless raises more concerns about Inclusion

Cashless raises more concerns about Inclusion
Sitting behind my computer talking to my mom on my smartphone, I feel grateful for everything technology allows me to do. However, for those living on the streets, technological advances are leaving them in a more vulnerable position. I live in the beautiful city of Paris, and as in many other...
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Are Pro-Cashless Studies Reliable?

The Chinese digital currency as a threat to Freedom

Counting cash is part of the Learning Experience for Children

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.


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How Cryptocurrencies and Cashless Economy are weakening people

How Cryptocurrencies and Cashless Economy are weakening people
The rise of digital assets is a revolution in the digital and financial world; for the first time,...

Inequalities and danger for Freedom: The bitter taste of Cashless Economy

Inequalities and danger for Freedom: The bitter taste of Cashless Economy
In the latest chapter in the seemingly never-ending pandemic-fuelled global drama, the introduction...

Despite all the payment solutions, Cash is still a rock

Despite all the payment solutions, Cash is still a rock
Like credit cards in the ‘70s, society’s shift to digital wallets and cryptocurrency has been all...

Mass Surveillance loves Cashless Society

Mass Surveillance loves Cashless Society
Unlike payments made in cash, digital payments carry a lot of meta data, along with being linked to...

Is Liberia becoming a Cashless Society?

Is Liberia becoming a Cashless Society?
Liberia might be lagging behind its counterparts in the sub region and the African continent...

Why your Money is at Risk in a Cashless Economy

Why your Money is at Risk in a Cashless Economy
For various reasons, Zimbabwe has been becoming an increasingly cashless society with every passing...

Bank Run in Russia - Why cash is the best ally in time of crisis

Bank Run in Russia - Why cash is the best ally in time of crisis
The war in Ukraine and subsequent international sanctions have triggered a bank run in Russia. But...

Cashless hurts hard those who live on tips

Cashless hurts hard those who live on tips
Blanca Limon cleaned 11 rooms during a recent shift as a housekeeper at the Hilton San Francisco...

Are you ready for Cashless Society?

Are you ready for Cashless Society?
As the world moves towards becoming a cashless society, not everyone can navigate the shift to...

Cahsless troubles: the San Diego example

Cahsless troubles: the San Diego example
From touchless payment methods to online banking, new forms of technology have been making cashless...
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