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Sweden to say "no" to a cashless society, in the end.

Sweden to say "no" to a cashless society, in the end.

| 02/09/2017 | World & Politics

After what slowly became a real build-up to the decision, Sweden is opting for a last-minute turn-around. Cash-killing supporters around the world are much disappointed with the change of heart, as Sweden was expected to be the champion and testing ground for the socio-economic experiment.

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“Cash-free banks” in a cashless society are no joke

“Cash-free banks” in a cashless society are no joke

The Strategist | 04/05/2016 | World & Politics

In Stockholm, you can pay a street hawker with a credit card; in Copenhagen you can buy a single shot espresso with a smartphone; in Helsinki, you can go grocery shopping without a wallet… Yet while this futuristic utopia and cashless society may benefit financial institutions and big businesses, customers won’t be included in that.

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