The long-awaited death of cash may finally be coming
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The long-awaited death of cash may finally be coming

E-commerce and mobile money may in the coming years take a bite out of cash's strength in the payments world. But it won't be easy.

Amazon to raise Prime membership in US to $119 from $99

Amazon to raise Prime membership in US to $119 from $99

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