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Why Sweden is stepping back from its cashless society

Original: Why Sweden is abandoning its cashless society

Sweden, long a world leader in digital payments, is moving away from its goal of becoming a fully cashless society. The shift follows growing concern over national security, war preparedness and the vulnerability of digital-only systems, with authorities urging citizens to keep cash on hand. Commenters are debating whether the experiment went too far.

Why now: Fresh coverage of Sweden's reversal of its cashless agenda has reignited debate over digital payment risks.

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