Cash generates security

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we look back at the essential role of cash in promoting gender equality.

Cash helps civilians and refugees best during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine demonstrate the importance of a resilient cash cycle. Several countries are taking measures to further secure the supply of cash in times of crisis.

Elsewhere on the Web provides links to articles on cash, money, and retail payments.

Domestic abusers remove access to funds for financial control. Cash provides survivors with immediate relief.

A massive winter storm caused widespread power outages across the United States. Cash demonstrated its resilience during the blizzard in the worst-affected Buffalo area.

Two articles by leading economists announce the swan song for bitcoin. Both have triggered a spate of reactions. Here is what they have in common.

As more central banks investigate and develop digital currencies (CBDCs), we look at the adoption and use of those launched and the implications for cash.

In 2021, global cash demand returned to a normal pre-covid distribution, which is quite remarkable after the exceptional growth in 2020. Looking forward, demand will be influenced negatively by rising interest rates and positively by geopolitical tensions. More than ever, a well-functioning cash infrastructure is essential to meet volatile demand.

Small businesses are charging U.S. customers extra to cover Visa and Mastercard’s high swipe fees during the cost-of-living crisis.

Many U.S. customers are racking up credit card debt to make ends meet during the cost-of-living crisis.

Millions of U.S. customers use payment apps and solutions to transfer money. But free, fast, and convenient mobile payments also attract criminals, fraudsters, and scammers.