Uncertainty

Over the past two years (2023–2025), the world has faced persistent geopolitical conflicts, economic volatility, and climate-related disruptions. In such an environment, cash, gold, and cryptocurrencies have all experienced increased demand—not for transactional purposes, but as stores of value in times of uncertainty.

In an era marked by growing global uncertainty, the future of cash is at a critical juncture. As digital payments and financial technologies rapidly evolve, the role of cash is being redefined. However, the focus should not merely be on adapting the cash cycle to these changes, but on proactively shaping it to ensure preparedness and resilience for the challenges ahead.

Bitcoin is registering a remarkable soaring since April, just after Japan passed a law to accept the virtual currency as a legal payment method.

There is still great controversy in the way India's demonitisation was carried out and many are concerned about the long term consequences this decision might have on the economy.

The value of notes returned following the demonetisation in India is higher than expected. Moreover, digital payments declined in value.

The continuing cash shortage in Zimbabwe is having adverse effects on people's health.

Australia's demand for coins has surprisingly grown. The reasons being cited are people's loss in confidence in other payment methods, their desire to have something more concrete to make their payments as well as maintain their anonymity.

Despite our waning freedom, nobody has yet protested against the cashless movement.

Keep offering physical wallets for your friends' birthdays.