A year ago, payments expert Jeremy Light started a substack called ‘Agenda: Payments’ with the aim of helping readers around the world keep track of national payment landscapes and payment themes. He has recently posted data on reader response to 50 articles written across nine broad categories, giving an indication of where their focus and interest lie.
Swiss lawmakers have unanimously voted to enshrine the right to use cash i…
In times of crisis, cash is increasingly recognised for its resilience. At an IMIA organised roundtable, Päiv…
A survey by UK ATM network LINK found that people under 45 in the UK tend …
Reuters reports that China’s State Council is considering allowing the use…
In Brazil, hackers have gained access to funds worth BRL 800 million ($148 million), held in accounts at the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB). They achieved this by exploiting the valid credentials of an employee associated with the BCB’s instant payment network Pix. The implications and consequences of this incident have led to doubts about the cybersecurity of Brazil’s financial system.
The ATMIA Europe & Emerging Markets Summit will take place on 14-15 October in London, with a strong focus on cash’s evolving role in a digital-first world.
The ‘Cash Paradox’ is the well known conundrum of cash transaction volumes falling while cash in circulation volumes increase. This gap can only be explained by cash hoarding. Much of this will be by…
At the end of August, concerns about PayPal’s security system led to €10 billion worth …
Following the announcement by the US Treasury that it has begun the process of phasing …
Reuters reports that China’s State Council is considering allowing the use of yuan- backed stablecoins. …
Over the last five years the UK has closed a higher percentage of branches (34%) …
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