Google set to acquire Pring to capitalize on the growing trend of cashless payments in Japan

The popularity of cash stems from the fact that almost 2 billion people globally do not have a bank account.

Recent research shows that economies that are more cash-intensive tend to grow slower compared to ones that have adopted digital payments.

There is no denying that we are leading a digital lifestyle, and as more people around the world get connected, it only makes way for online methods of business and transaction. An efficient electronic payment infrastructure benefits consumers, companies,...