The Public Purview Economy Watch: Digital Currencies and the Death of Cash in 2025

The Public Purview Economy Watch: Digital Currencies and the Death of Cash in 2025

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In 2025, the global shift toward digital currencies is becoming impossible to ignore. Countries are phasing out physical cash and rolling out Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), while private cryptocurrencies maintain strong traction. The Public Purview examines how the rise of digital money is reshaping economies and individual lives.

China has already implemented its digital yuan nationwide. Sweden’s e-krona is being tested at scale. In the U.S., the Federal Reserve is exploring a digital dollar with pilot programs in California and New York. These government-backed currencies promise faster transactions, transparency, and better traceability.

But with convenience comes concern. Privacy advocates fear that digital money allows governments to monitor spending habits. Others worry about cyberattacks, outages, or what happens when people lose access to their digital wallets.

Meanwhile, decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum remain popular, especially in countries experiencing inflation or currency instability. El Salvador continues to promote Bitcoin as legal tender, and Argentina’s copyright usage has spiked amidst financial turmoil.

Banks are racing to adapt. Many now offer digital vaults and blockchain-based transaction ledgers. Fintech firms like Revolut and copyright are thriving by offering easy ways to buy, store, and use copyright alongside traditional fiat currencies.

As the world gradually moves toward a cashless future, The Public Purview will continue to report on how digital currencies are affecting everything from daily life to international trade.

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