From changing consumer payment habits and ATM trends to CIT operations, retailer demands, and the future of payment choice, Jason shares insights from working across the global cash ecosystem. The conversation explores how technology, convenience, inflation, and digital payments are reshaping the industry while reinforcing why cash still plays a critical role in financial accessibility, resilience, and economic stability.

Listen in for an honest discussion on where the cash industry is headed and what businesses should be paying attention to next.

They explore why cash continues to play a critical role despite the rise of digital payments, how usage varies across different regions and store types, and how consumer behavior is shaping the way cash flows through the retail environment. The conversation also dives into how retailers are adapting, balancing cost, efficiency, and visibility while rethinking traditional cash handling models.

From cash-heavy environments to lower-volume stores, this episode highlights the growing need for flexible, practical approaches to managing cash and maintaining control across the entire ecosystem.

While digital payments continue to expand, much of the developing world is seeing continued growth in cash usage, not decline. From Africa and Latin America to parts of Asia, cash remains essential for everyday transactions, creating new challenges around infrastructure, vault capacity, currency production, and logistics.

The team discusses why volume matters more than value when it comes to cash, the realities of deploying digital payment systems in cash-intensive economies, and why education, trust, and infrastructure are often the biggest barriers to adoption. They also explore real-world examples of what works, what doesn’t, and why there is no one-size-fits-all solution for the future of payments.

A timely conversation on resilience, inclusion, and the evolving global cash ecosystem.

In this episode of The Cash News Podcast, Tom Meehan and Brad Moody break down the latest survey results tied to the Payments Choice Act and what they reveal about how Americans feel about cash today.

They discuss why payment choice matters, how cash supports underbanked communities, and why privacy and resilience are becoming bigger drivers in the payments conversation. From budgeting habits to real-world outages that disrupt digital payments, this episode reinforces a simple truth: cash works when everything else doesn’t.

This is a short primer episode, with more to come — including upcoming guest conversations that will dig deeper into the findings.

From evolving cyber and physical threats to the myth of “static resilience,” this takeover explores why adaptability, integration, and continuous evolution are now essential for business survival.

Join the AI hosts for a thought-provoking discussion inspired by insights from Tom Meehan, CFI, on how organizations can build dynamic resilience strategies to thrive in constant change.

From there, the episode examines digital exclusion, the millions who rely on cash every day, and the real-world consequences when stores go cashless. The AI hosts also unpack policy debates in the US and New Zealand, business concerns around cash handling, the hidden costs of digital payments, and the growing conversation about privacy, control, and economic freedom in a fully trackable digital system.

From cultural perspectives on cash use to the real-world impact of rounding policies and retailer costs, this conversation dives deep into how innovation, policy, and practicality intersect in today’s cash ecosystem.

Whether you’re a banker, retailer, or payments professional, this episode offers a global perspective on how the cash industry is evolving—and why it still matters.

Josh shares his firsthand stories about how cash really works in developing and conflict-affected economies, from black-market currency exchanges to the challenges of opening foreign bank accounts, the reality of carrying bags of cash through busy streets, and the hidden bureaucracy behind every transaction.

Discover how access, trust, and culture shape the use of cash across the globe and why, in many places, cash is still the most reliable currency of all.

Tune in as AI digs into the data, explains what’s driving these trends, and explores why cash still plays an essential role in a digital-first economy.

Whether you’re curious about compliance, security, or the role stablecoins might play in global markets, this episode offers insights into what’s next for cash and crypto.

Whether you’re in banking, retail, or payments technology, this conversation sheds light on the evolving dynamics shaping how we pay today—and what’s coming next.

We break down the key differences between post-consumer recycled (PCR) and post-industrial recycled materials — from where they come from to why they matter. Whether you're navigating packaging claims or sourcing materials, understanding this distinction helps make smarter choices for both the environment and your business.

Short, insightful, and full of clarity — just the way we like it.

Is digital convenience enough to replace cash? Or is a blended future more likely? Join the conversation and find out where the world of payments is headed next.

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In addition, Shaun updates us on the highly anticipated Banknote & Currency Conference Feb 21-24, 2022, in Washington DC. This joint event brings together the world's leading experts in the currency field, where the Cash News Podcast will be broadcasting live after each day at 5:45 PM EST. So listen, like, and subscribe today! 

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Among numerous fascinating topics, the team discussed the need for frictionless finance, and “frontier finance industries,” such as hydrogen power, solar power, cannabis, etc., who sometimes find the process of being banked a difficult one due to the unfamiliar terrain for traditional banks. Laett also illustrated the extensive and exciting process through which HOLT engages with potential clients, such as Payzel.  

Additionally, the team covered the ways in which fintech provided critical infrastructure to the survival of countries during the height of COVID, as well as the “jagged edges” in the system of distribution of funds through governments, where for the very first time, they were forced to talk about digital currency, as the pandemic forced a new level of uncertainty into the market. Listen now! 

In the coming weeks, Tom and Shaun will discuss HSBC’s retail exit and what it does (and does not mean) for banking.

Brought to you by CONTROLTEK and Currency Research.

Brought to you by CONTROLTEK and Currency Research.

Hosted by Tom Meehan, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Information Officer at CONTROLTEK, a global leader in cash security solutions, an incredibly talented tech leader with a vast pool of experience and knowledge, author, and speaker in various technical spaces. Tom is a leading loss prevention expert in all things cybersecurity and information technology and partners with cash experts and industry associations to educate retailers and other businesses on how to improve their cash management.

Co-hosted by Shaun Ferrari, Global Cash Product Director at Currency Research, where he brings together the world’s leading experts in the currency field to share knowledge and inspire innovation to keep cash relevant, robust, and secure. Shaun has managed some of Currency Research’s biggest events, like the world’s first hybrid global currency event, the Banknote & Currency Conference.

On The Cash News each week, Tom and Shaun will discuss the latest news about cash. Featuring interviews with top industry experts and thought leaders, you’ll have a closer look at timely issues influencing the world of cash.

Brought to you by CONTROLTEK and Currency Research.

On this podcast, we share insights on the issues affecting the world of cash today, like cash security, payments technology, risks, and the cash supply chain. Your hosts, Tom Meehan (CONTROLTEK) and Shaun Ferrari (Currency Research) inform industry professionals by sharing the latest information on trends, strategies, and technologies. Featuring interviews with top industry experts and thought leaders, you’ll have a close look at timely issues influencing the world of cash and strategies to support better cash security and management.

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