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ATM technology expert Paul Gardiner reveals why cash payments continue rising globally despite digital transformation, the hidden innovations in ATM infrastructure, and critical insights every fintech founder needs about payment systems economics.

Discover the surprising data behind cash vs digital payments, the future of ATM networks, banking infrastructure evolution, and untapped fintech opportunities in cash management technology.

⏱️ KEY TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Cash in circulation continues to arise in every major economy over the past decade
0:29 Today we're talking about ATMs and infrastructure of money from cash to AI
3:21 What people misunderstand most about how money actually moves behind the scenes with ATMs
13:57 Number of ATMs deployed globally have gone down over the last few years
17:15 How to approach security of ATM networks from physical and cyber aspects
25:17 Paul Gardiner recently led two billion dollar fintech carve outs
30:52 What problems in fintech and payments today are the most fixable
36:04 If you could design the future state from scratch: payments, ATMs, and AI
40:54 Why big payments networks still go down far too often

👤 ABOUT PAUL GARDINER:
Paul Gardiner is the Founder of Marin FinTech, a leading consultancy specializing in payment systems innovation and banking technology. With deep expertise in ATM networks, cash infrastructure, and having led two billion-dollar fintech carve-outs, Paul advises fintech companies and financial institutions on navigating the evolving payments landscape.

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ATM Technology & Future of Cash Payments | Paul Gardiner