The War on Cash
Governments all over the world are fighting a war on cash. It is a known fact that the governments do not like cash. However, what is not clearly known is the reason behind it. What is it that makes governments all over the world unanimously abhor cash and pass legislation to control or even curb its usage.
In this article, we will understand the rationale that the government has when it tries to block cash transactions or at least make them more difficult and inconvenient.
Examples of the War on Cash
Reasons for Going Cashless
The real reasons for going cashless are much more sinister than the government would have you believe. While it is true that if all the payment transactions are happening through a cashless system, it will be easier to trace who initiated these transactions. It will therefore break the backbone of drug dealers, smugglers, and even terrorists. However, it could also be used for lots of other purposes.

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