Why Sweden Wants to Protect Its Cash by Law

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In Sweden, almost all digital payments are still being made. Björn Eriksson is annoyed by this. His initiative "Bar money insurrection" can now celebrate a small victory: a new law is supposed to force at least some businesses to accept notes and coins.

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Sweden, a pioneer in the abandonment of cash, reverses by forcing supermarkets and pharmacies to accept cash, and by asking banks to allow cash deposits

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Sweden is changing its approach after years of moving towards a cashless society. The country first urged residents to keep cash at home in case of emergencies. Now the government wants to order grocery stores and pharmacies to accept cash, AFP reported. In Sweden, cash is used...