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flag Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved a law ensuring cash must be accepted in all transactions, protecting privacy and financial freedom amid rising digital payments.

flag Swiss voters approved a constitutional amendment on March 9, 2026, guaranteeing the legal right to use cash in all transactions, aiming to protect financial privacy and prevent exclusion as digital payments rise. flag The measure, backed by 73.4% of voters, ensures businesses must accept banknotes and coins regardless of denomination, countering a decline in cash use from over 70% in 2017 to 30% by 2024. flag The decision reflects concerns over digital surveillance, state control, and the erosion of financial freedom amid global shifts toward digital currencies.

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