It's possible that money itself is a part of the Beast system is something that has existed from the start. Of course, like anything, it can be used for good and evil.

Because humanity is even less aligned with God these days, as expected, we see the beast system getting stronger and stronger, in line with and combining with other presentations of the Beast system (technology/ governance that's morally bankrupt).

I wonder if there will even be such a thing as money during God's millenium!