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Google is now enabling users to pay for Android apps using cash with the latest release of its ‘Pending Transactions’ payment option.

A $2,000 tip in a restaurant illustrates the challenge in measuring the volume of cash transactions;

Check out our 2017 retrospective video to find out about some of this year's cash milestones!

Half of the world's population doesn't use the internet (and that number goes up to 75% in Africa) and 38% are unbanked. Having the freedom to choose your preferred payment method depending on your needs and means should be a given.

Cardless ATMs are becoming the norm in the US. After Bank of America and JPMorgan, Wells Fargo has deployed cardless ATMs across the country, replacing its entire network.

“Cash has been created as the historically most convenient form of money, and carrying cash in the wallet is often perceived as a fundamental human right.” writes Alexei Kireyev.

Thanks to PayNearMe, the unbanked can settle their bills in cash at any convenience store by simply scanning the biller's barcode.

France's La Poste recently presented a prototype connected piggy bank at the Las Vegas Consumer Technology Association. The piggy bank is designed to help teach kids how to manage their money in a fun an modern way.

Anchored in our deepest cultural traditions, cash plays an important social role in our societies.

Yobe State, in north-eastern Nigeria, people are now using POS terminals to withdraw cash - an innovative way to solve the region's cash shortage.

Filippinos will now have better access to cash withdrawals thanks to Fexco's and Encash's partnership for a mobile cash withdrawal solution.

After expanding its cash-accepting service to 10 countries in Asia, Uber is ready to deploy the same service in Europe, starting in Manchester.