Podcast | Cash is Class: Ethics in the Future of Payments

In this episode, we bring to life Cash is Class: Ethics in the Future of Payments by Guillaume Nonain, President of ESTA.

The discussion challenges the easy assumption that cash is outdated. Nonain argues that physical money is not just a payment option—it is infrastructure that keeps ATMs and retailers ready, a democratic equaliser that never asks for ID or credit history, a safeguard in moments of crisis, and even a cultural artefact that carries the symbols and stories of our societies.

From the spontaneity of tipping a busker to the reassurance of holding banknotes during economic turmoil, the episode shows how cash continues to anchor fairness, resilience, and human connection in commerce.

Listen in to rethink the role of cash in an age that too often mistakes digital convenience for progress.

Source: Cash is Class: Ethics in the Future of Payments

Note: This podcast was developed using Google’s NotebookLM platform