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The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Apple Pay's set for Belgium; Deutsche invests in Modo; U.K. bank glitches soar; WorldRemit expands in Bangladesh.

A period of churn in Canadian airline loyalty is nearing an end as Air Canada moves ahead with a deal to take over its old loyalty program, Aeroplan, and keep its partner banks on board.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: U.K. pressures PayPal's iZettle deal; Australia's central bank sees a niche role for cash; Sydney expands transit technology; Monzo crowdfunds; Cyber Monday sets records.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Amazon's security and labor challenges; A spa without mobile wallets; Google Pay picks up more support; Swift Foundation looks to students for innovation; ABN Amro upgrades its Tikkie app.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web: Alipay HK boards Hong Kong transit; high-level shade for bitcoin; Copenhagen's fintech hub; and more.

B2B transactions are still heavily reliant on checks, and a lot of fintechs hope businesses are ready to break the habit. Silicon Valley fintech Coupa’s part of the parade of innovation, offering a virtual card and a payments-as-concierge approach.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Lyft adds more tipping features; A new crypto wallet phishing threat; Hong Kong's national ID aids card issuance; Nacha's developing more faster pay guidance.

This week's plunge in bitcoin's value highlights one of the biggest concerns in using the cryptocurrency for payment. Stablecoins, which are pegged to traditional currency such as the U.S. dollar or a precious metal, are seen as a much less risky investment.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Singapore enhances its fintech sandbox; IMF official pushes central bank virtual currency; CBA boosts blockchain, India's post office adds e-commerce.

Amazon Go’s cashierless checkout model has made its impact felt across the board, motivating large chains like Walmart and Kroger's to respond. But the biggest threat it poses is to convenience and fast-food brands like 7-Eleven.