Saturday, February 18, 2017

Cash No Longer King: Europe Accelerates Move To Begin Elimination Of Paper Money

Cash No Longer King: Europe Accelerates Move To Begin Elimination Of Paper Money | Zero Hedge
"In the shadow of Donald Trump’s spree of controversial actions, the European commission has quietly launched the next offensive in the war on cash
These unelected bureaucrats have boldly asserted their intention to crack down on paper transactions across the E.U. and solidify a trend that has been gaining momentum for years.
The financial uncertainty amplified by Brexit has incentivized governments throughout Europe to seize further control over their banking systems. 
France and Spain have already criminalized cash transactions above a certain limit, but now the commission has unilaterally established new regulations that will affect the entire union. 
The fear of physical money flowing out of the trade bloc has manifested a draconian response from the State..."
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