An updated edition of the October 27, 2025 article.Money is moving faster, smarter and increasingly without cash. Mobile payments are reshaping money flows across a connected global economy, with smartphones, tablets, and wearables replacing physical wallets at the point of sale. As digital transactions gain ground, reliance on ATMs is steadily declining, including in regions once considered cash-heavy. What began as a simple convenience has matured into a powerful financial ecosystem that blends speed, tru ...