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Europeans increase cash holdings amid concerns about crises and cyber outages
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First seen: Aug 23, 2026, 3:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 23, 2026, 3:01 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Euro banknotes in circulation have risen from about €1 trillion in 2016 to €1.6 trillion as people keep emergency cash available. The headline links this behavior to concerns about crises and cyber outages.
SO WHAT?
Widespread concern about digital disruption highlights the resilience risks of cashless payment systems.
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