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The Cashless Economy Paradox: A Renewed Reliance on Cash During COVID

The Cashless Economy Paradox: A Renewed Reliance on Cash During COVID
16/01/2022 | World
Despite initial predictions that the onslaught of the coronavirus would be the demise of physical money, people have turned to cash in this time of uncertainty. Historically, the amount of cash in circulation has increased during times of upheaval. Even though we are living in a digital era and...
banknotes, cash, cashless economy, COVID-19, crisis, Economy, European Central Bank, freedom, Nick Colas, paradox, reliance

Covid-19: Oberthur Fiduciaire successfully tackles contagion

Covid-19: Oberthur Fiduciaire successfully tackles contagion
20/10/2021 | Markets
Companies have been coming to terms with the new challenges to business operations since the Covid-19 crisis began over 18 months ago. Some organisations have even directly contributed to the fight through their ideas, solutions, and technologies. The security printer Oberthur Fiduciaire found a...
application, banknotes, biocide, Bioguard, Bioguard & Co, coronavirus, COVID-19, Etienne Couelle, Oberthur Fiduciaire, pandemic, protection, public transport

Recovery Plans and Major Infrastructure Projects: Drawing Inspiration from France?

Recovery Plans and Major Infrastructure Projects: Drawing Inspiration from France?
05/05/2021 | World
The disastrous economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent national lockdowns have put unprecedented pressure on governments across the globe. Kickstarting economies through recovery plans and major infrastructure projects is a recognized approach that can lead to enhanced...
concession, COVID-19, Djebbari, France, infrastructure, motorway, Recovery plan, roads

COVID19 travels well on credit card terminals, not on banknotes

COVID19 travels well on credit card terminals, not on banknotes
21/04/2020 | Markets
Amidst fears of spreading and catching coronavirus, consumers are reviewing which daily gestures cause the most contamination. At first, banknotes seemed an obvious culprit. But a German Institute has dispelled that notion, and reminded that cash is a very poor vector, whereas credit card terminals...
banknotes, coronavirus, COVID-19, credit card, danger, payment, plastic, virus, World Health Organisation