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ECB Recommends Holding 72 Hours of Cash for Emergencies
The European Central Bank (ECB) advises European citizens to keep enough cash to cover essential needs for 72 hours, citing instances where digital systems fail during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 Ukraine invasion.
ECB Recommends Holding 72 Hours of Cash for Emergencies
The European Central Bank (ECB) advises European citizens to keep enough cash to cover essential needs for 72 hours, citing instances where digital systems fail during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 Ukraine invasion.
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36% Bias Score
dLocal and Western Union Partner to Boost Digital Remittances in Latin America
dLocal and Western Union announced a strategic alliance to integrate digital payment methods into Western Union's online platforms across Latin America, aiming to enhance the customer experience and expand access to remittance services.
dLocal and Western Union Partner to Boost Digital Remittances in Latin America
dLocal and Western Union announced a strategic alliance to integrate digital payment methods into Western Union's online platforms across Latin America, aiming to enhance the customer experience and expand access to remittance services.
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32% Bias Score
Remittances: A $860 Billion Battleground Reshaping Global Finance
In 2024, $860 billion in remittances flowed to low- and middle-income countries, exceeding foreign direct investment and aid, but high fees—averaging 6%—and competition among traditional operators, fintechs, crypto firms, and governments are transforming this sector.
Remittances: A $860 Billion Battleground Reshaping Global Finance
In 2024, $860 billion in remittances flowed to low- and middle-income countries, exceeding foreign direct investment and aid, but high fees—averaging 6%—and competition among traditional operators, fintechs, crypto firms, and governments are transforming this sector.
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20% Bias Score
Australia urged to phase out cash to curb \$10 billion tax evasion
Professor Richard Holden proposes a three-year phase-out of cash in Australia to combat a \$10 billion annual loss in GST revenue due to tax evasion, while Reserve Bank officials express concerns about the viability of the nation's cash distribution system.
Australia urged to phase out cash to curb \$10 billion tax evasion
Professor Richard Holden proposes a three-year phase-out of cash in Australia to combat a \$10 billion annual loss in GST revenue due to tax evasion, while Reserve Bank officials express concerns about the viability of the nation's cash distribution system.
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48% Bias Score
Greece Caps ATM Fees at €1.50 After Years of High Costs
Greece's government implemented new ATM fee regulations, effective August 11, 2025, capping charges at €1.50 for non-network ATMs and offering free withdrawals in areas with only one ATM, following previous unsuccessful interventions by the Competition Commission to address high ATM fees.
Greece Caps ATM Fees at €1.50 After Years of High Costs
Greece's government implemented new ATM fee regulations, effective August 11, 2025, capping charges at €1.50 for non-network ATMs and offering free withdrawals in areas with only one ATM, following previous unsuccessful interventions by the Competition Commission to address high ATM fees.
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44% Bias Score
US Investigates Brazil's Pix Payment System, Escalating Trade Dispute
The United States launched an investigation into Brazil's Pix electronic payment system, alleging unfair practices favoring government-developed services, impacting major U.S. payment companies and escalating existing trade tensions between the two countries.
US Investigates Brazil's Pix Payment System, Escalating Trade Dispute
The United States launched an investigation into Brazil's Pix electronic payment system, alleging unfair practices favoring government-developed services, impacting major U.S. payment companies and escalating existing trade tensions between the two countries.
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44% Bias Score
Angola Advocates for Afreximbank Support of Pan-African Payment System
Angola urged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to support the implementation of a pan-African payment and settlement system to facilitate trade on the continent during a ministerial forum in Cairo, Egypt, on 15-16 October 2024, ahead of the 17th meeting of the African Continental Free Tra...
Angola Advocates for Afreximbank Support of Pan-African Payment System
Angola urged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to support the implementation of a pan-African payment and settlement system to facilitate trade on the continent during a ministerial forum in Cairo, Egypt, on 15-16 October 2024, ahead of the 17th meeting of the African Continental Free Tra...
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8% Bias Score
Albania's Ambitious Cashless Society Plan Faces Significant Hurdles
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama aims to establish a cashless society by 2030, a goal challenged by high rates of informal economy, limited digital literacy, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Albania's Ambitious Cashless Society Plan Faces Significant Hurdles
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama aims to establish a cashless society by 2030, a goal challenged by high rates of informal economy, limited digital literacy, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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20% Bias Score
Greece's Rapid Shift to Cashless Transactions
The rise of mobile and internet banking in Greece has dramatically reduced cash transactions; in Q1 2025, over 76 million mobile banking transactions totaling €18 billion occurred, exceeding internet banking transactions by volume.
Greece's Rapid Shift to Cashless Transactions
The rise of mobile and internet banking in Greece has dramatically reduced cash transactions; in Q1 2025, over 76 million mobile banking transactions totaling €18 billion occurred, exceeding internet banking transactions by volume.
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40% Bias Score
NS Blocks Payment Cards After Widespread Public Transport Fraud
The Dutch NS blocked digital payment cards from Revolut, Paysafe, and Vivid after widespread fraud enabled free travel by creating and deleting temporary virtual cards; this impacted all Dutch public transport using OVpay since July 1st.
NS Blocks Payment Cards After Widespread Public Transport Fraud
The Dutch NS blocked digital payment cards from Revolut, Paysafe, and Vivid after widespread fraud enabled free travel by creating and deleting temporary virtual cards; this impacted all Dutch public transport using OVpay since July 1st.
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44% Bias Score
GENIUS Act Reshapes Stablecoin Market
The GENIUS Act, the first U.S. federal legislation specifically addressing stablecoins, mandates increased transparency and reporting for issuers, opening the market to competition from traditional financial institutions while simultaneously prompting crypto-native issuers to diversify revenue strea...
GENIUS Act Reshapes Stablecoin Market
The GENIUS Act, the first U.S. federal legislation specifically addressing stablecoins, mandates increased transparency and reporting for issuers, opening the market to competition from traditional financial institutions while simultaneously prompting crypto-native issuers to diversify revenue strea...
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40% Bias Score
US Investigates Brazil's Trade Practices, Targeting Pix Payment System
The U.S. launched an investigation into Brazil's trade practices, citing concerns over the Pix payment system's impact on American companies and alleging unfair practices regarding intellectual property and social media. Brazil defended Pix and proposed negotiations, while facing additional tariffs ...
US Investigates Brazil's Trade Practices, Targeting Pix Payment System
The U.S. launched an investigation into Brazil's trade practices, citing concerns over the Pix payment system's impact on American companies and alleging unfair practices regarding intellectual property and social media. Brazil defended Pix and proposed negotiations, while facing additional tariffs ...
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40% Bias Score
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