Was not aware you lived in Switzerland. Whereabouts? I lived there as a child. Great to see they are still hanging on to their Swiss Franc. Though sorry to hear about your troubles getting it into the bank.
To answer your questions, the banking system's push towards a cashless society is ultimately about control but what they would really love is 100% visibility, which only a digital system can provide. So no more hiding money under your mattress!
I have spoken to a number of crypto 'experts' who wonder now if Bitcoin hasn't been compromised in some way by the banking system. The powers that be have had a long time and infinite resources to throw at this ever growing thorn in their side.
And you know what they say, if you can't beat them join them!
Only time will tell but it is my feeling that we will eventually see the banks adopting Bitcoin and moving everyone onto it.
But by then they will have their claws in.
Thankfully there are rather a lot of other cryptocurrencies to choose from!
I am in Ticino. Where did you live? You make some very intersting points and yes it is good to have options.
I was in the neighbouring canton of Valais, in a sleepy little village called Champery. Very happy memories from my time there. A wonderful country.