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EuroVerify

No, Christine Lagarde doesn't want to scrap cash for climate

A video is being shared on social media which allegedly shows Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, calling for the abolition of cash in order to reduce our carbon footprint.

28/11/2024

Economy

The search for lost change: Belgians urged to empty their pockets

Putting forgotten coins back into circulation can cut government expenditure, as well as helping the environment, Belgians are told.

09/07/2024

Germany

Germany limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers

The new rule issues migrants a benefit card for local use, limiting cash withdrawals and banning international transfers.

13/05/2024

Economy

Cash set to make a comeback for Irish businesses

The policy is part of new legislation from Irish politicians to ensure the public has access to cash so that no shopper is "left behind".

25/01/2024

Business

Denmark withdraws 1,000-crown note from circulation

The Scandinavian nation is set to remove the note, its largest denomination, as legal tender in 18 months time.

30/11/2023

Economy

Why did $500 million in cash get stuck at Argentina’s main airport?

Argentina has seen a storm of dollar withdrawals ahead of the presidential election this weekend.

20/10/2023

Tech News

How one bank’s collapse left health start-ups feeling bereft

SVB served high-risk, high-reward firms. Entrepreneurs fear its downfall will leave a big funding gap and slow down innovation in healthcare.

15/03/2023

Money

Amid inflation and a cost of living crisis, is cash making a comeback?

As prices rise, the UK Post Office has seen record levels of cash withdrawals. But does this mean people are turning more to cash and away from cards?

09/08/2022

Money

Should your child have a debit card? This firm says yes

GoHenry, a leading company in the child fintech industry, has acquired Pixpay in a bid to reach customers over Europe. What does this industry boom say about how we teach our kids about money?

11/07/2022

Tech News

How the UK post office is trying to save cash post-pandemic

The Post Office says in communities across Britain, it's one of the few places where people can get their hands on the actual banknotes.

09/07/2021

Money

Despite rise of cards during COVID, cash is still king in Switzerland

Cards are becoming more widely used in the face of COVID. But the Swiss are not ready to give up cash just yet.

24/06/2021

Romania

Romania detains 'largest forger of plastic banknotes in the world'

Investigators managed to identify a fingerprint on one of the fake banknotes which helped them track down the suspects.

27/06/2020

World News

Is coronavirus pushing us towards a cashless society?

Several countries have increased the limit for contactless payments, to reduce the handling of cash and the risk of infection.

03/06/2020

Sweden

As cash goes extinct in Sweden, the church moves to adapt

Many banks and businesses in Sweden no longer accept cash and the church is adapting so that people can continue to donate

25/12/2018