FRIDAY DATA DUMP: The Cashless Society
Crypto bros do DC
How crypto became an election issue again in 2024
https://www.fastcompany.com/91166673/how-crypto-became-an-election-issue-again-in-2024
How the crypto industry is buying political support with 202 million U.S. dollars
https://popular.info/p/how-the-crypto-industry-is-buying
Crypto Cash Affecting Both Sides of the Democratic Divide
https://prospect.org/politics/2024-07-31-crypto-cash-affecting-democratic-races/
AT&T Customers Can Now Pay With Crypto Service
https://www.pymnts.com/es/cryptocurrency/2019/att-payment-bitpay/
Ferrari Broadens Acceptance of Crypto Into Europe
https://www.theglobaltreasurer.com/2024/07/30/ferrari-broadens-acceptance-of-crypto-into-europe/
Russia to allow crypto payments in international trade to counter sanctions
https://www.reuters.com/technology/russia-launch-international-payments-crypto-before-end-2024-2024-07-30/
Bank of England Pushes for Swift Digital Payment Solutions as Cash Usage Drops
https://news.bitcoin.com/bank-of-england-pushes-for-swift-digital-payment-solutions-as-cash-usage-drops/
Why experts worry about the end of cash
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/why-experts-worry-about-the-end-of-cash-cfpxlqhbp
Is the U.S. Ready for a Cashless Society?
https://www.paymentsjournal.com/is-the-u-s-ready-for-a-cashless-society/
The “Cashless Society” is a Horrible Idea
https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-cashless-society-is-a-horrible-idea
Hernando County Commission votes to ban cashless businesses
https://www.wtsp.com/video/news/local/hernandocounty/hernando-county-commission-votes-to-ban-cashless-businesses/67-af3bbbad-7c7f-471d-b33b-f757aa1d2a1b
Sioux Falls School District going cashless for sports and fine arts events
https://www.siouxfallslive.com/news/sioux-falls/sioux-falls-school-district-going-cashless-for-sports-and-fine-arts-events
Nebraska going to cashless concessions at Memorial Stadium
https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/article/nebraska-going-to-cashless-concessions-at-memorial-stadium-234329615/
Demolition, lane reconfiguration starting soon with Kansas Turnpike move to cashless tolling
https://www.kwch.com/2024/07/31/demolition-lane-reconfiguration-starting-soon-with-kansas-turnpike-move-cashless-tolling/
For ‘unbanked’ Californians, cash is still king in an increasingly cashless society
https://www.desertsun.com/story/opinion/2024/07/31/for-these-californians-cash-is-still-king/74544780007/
Bread, brass and beyond: how cashless and cash both find a home in today's world
https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2024/08/01/despite-the-uaes-digital-drive-cash-still-has-cachet/
Cash use in Singapore expected to plunge to 7% at point of purchase as use of e-wallets rises
https://theindependent.sg/cash-use-in-singapore-expected-to-plunge-to-7-at-point-of-purchase-as-use-of-e-wallets-rises/
Philippines surpasses digital payment target, hits over 50% in 2023
https://coingeek.com/philippines-surpasses-digital-payment-target-hits-over-50-in-2023/
Pakistan telcos suggest policy changes to match regional strides in going cashless
https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/pakistan-telcos-propose-policy-changes-for-cashless-advancements/
Africa cashless payment systems confab to focus on building safer economy
https://thesun.ng/africa-cashless-payment-systems-confab-to-focus-on-building-safer-economy/
What does a banknote printer do in a cashless society? In Korea, it’s making art prints
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3272622/what-does-banknote-printer-do-cashless-society-korea-its-making-art-prints
Tedeschi Trucks Band poster controversy shows AI art can be toxic
https://www.creativebloq.com/ai/ai-art/tedeschi-trucks-band-poster-controversy-shows-ai-art-is-toxic
Tedeschi Trucks Band Issues Apology Over AI-Generated Concert Posters
https://www.jambase.com/article/tedeschi-trucks-band-ai-artwork-red-rocks-posters
AI Created 3 Songs for Me, and They're Really Catchy. Give a Listen
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-created-3-songs-for-me-and-theyre-really-catchy-give-a-listen/
After OnlyFans, AI ‘girlfriends’ are tech’s next pitch to lonely men
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/8/2/after-onlyfans-ai-girlfriends-are-techs-next-pitch-to-lonely-men
Real life Silicon Valley vs Black Mirror crossover playing out over AI ‘Friend’
https://cryptoslate.com/real-life-silicon-valley-vs-black-mirror-crossover-playing-out-over-ai-friend/
What Kamala Harris's "Friendly" Relationship With Big Tech Could Mean for Artificial Intelligence
https://tech.co/news/kamala-harris-big-tech-ai
A Kamala Harris Presidency Could Mean More of the Same on A.I. Regulation
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/technology/kamala-harris-ai-regulation.html
The Mess States Are Making of AI Regulation
https://www.governing.com/policy/the-mess-states-are-making-of-ai-regulation
World’s first major AI law enters into force — here's what it means for U.S. tech giants
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/01/eu-ai-act-goes-into-effect-heres-what-it-means-for-us-tech-firms.html