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When you look at the total global economy, what terrifyingly small percentage actually exists as physical cash?

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When you look at the total global economy, what terrifyingly small percentage actually exists as physical cash?

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When you look at the total global economy, what terrifyingly small percentage actually exists as physical cash?
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