The cashless future of money: How cash is being abandoned around the world

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Of course, there has been some extreme innovation, with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies attracting a cult following. But even in the realm of mainstream electronic money, some of us are spooked by concerns about data security, technological reliability or the risks of unwitting overspending.
And yet, in many ways, credit and debit cards, payment apps and digital wallets are so clearly superior to cash. They are germ-free. They are quick and convenient. And they stymie t…

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