Yes, and the programmable nature of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) adds another layer of control. Governments or central banks could potentially restrict how, when, or where money is spent—raising serious concerns about individual freedom, financial autonomy, and surveillance in a fully cashless society.
The World Government Summit has discussed global governance themes, and with digital currencies—especially CBDCs—centralized financial control could make a one-world system more feasible, raising concerns about global oversight and loss of national and individual autonomy.
The European Central Bank (ECB) is progressing toward launching a digital euro, with the preparation phase expected to conclude by October 2025. This phase, initiated in November 2023, involves technical development, stakeholder consultations, and the establishment of a regulatory framework
Some major retailers have secretly collected biometric data—like facial recognition—without shoppers’ consent, raising serious privacy concerns and prompting lawsuits over unauthorized surveillance and data misuse. This will only increase in the near future.
Religious leaders are gathering at the Vatican to unite world faiths for climate action, emphasizing shared moral and spiritual responsibility to safeguard the planet for future generations. Is the real agenda for this climate action, the push for a Sunday rest that comes from Rome?