<oembed><type>rich</type><version>1.0</version><title>williamk⚡santiago🔑☢️ wrote</title><author_name>williamk⚡santiago🔑☢️ (npub1h3…w96sj)</author_name><author_url>https://yabu.me/npub1h3fzzzeq60acjvnyvw34rpn5clkaueteffmkt3ln4ygekg9lcm0qhw96sj</author_url><provider_name>njump</provider_name><provider_url>https://yabu.me</provider_url><html>Why going cashless has turned Sweden from one of the safest countries into a high-crime nation&#xA;&#xA;https://fortune.com/europe/2024/06/21/why-going-cashless-has-turned-sweden-from-one-of-the-safest-countries-into-a-high-crime-nation/&#xA;&#xA;Going cashless in Sweden has led to a spike in crime, particularly in the form of theft and fraud, due to the reliance on digital transactions that can be easily hacked or manipulated.&#xA;&#xA;The elderly and vulnerable populations have also suffered, feeling isolated and vulnerable without physical cash.&#xA;&#xA;The push for a cashless society has been driven by a few large corporations, financial institutions and governments, raising concerns about monopolization and erosion of privacy rights.&#xA;&#xA;Furthermore, the lack of physical cash has enabled increased government surveillance and control over financial transactions, raising fears of potential misuse.&#xA;&#xA;Ultimately, the unintended consequences of going cashless have been significant and far-reaching, and the push for a cashless society must be reevaluated to ensure that the potential benefits are outweighed by the potential risks and negative impacts.</html></oembed>