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Microsoft is the latest to try to help a big retailer jettison cashiers — and the latest to discover how hard that is.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today; Amazon's rivals work on cashierless store; PayPal cuts fees in Ireland; Ripple says a full DLT is still on the way; William Shatner endorses a solar cryptomining company.

As the gig economy balloons, a private network is adding partners and geographies to separate itself in a fintech-dominated market.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Singapore studies the right way to use AI; Slovenia develops a cryptocurrency mall; Klarna expands into auto repair payments; Dixon's suffers a breach.

A fintech that has grabbed a sizable chunk of the Australian digital payments market has made some quick merchant scores for its American launch.

The simplified pricing of fintechs like Square and Stripe has finally caught up with banks' more complex fees, prompting Wells Fargo to restructure its billing for small businesses. Other banks will also face consequences—particularly community banks that depend on local merchants.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Paytm's push at the point of sale; French ride hailing app SnapCar streamlines payroll; NatWest tests cardless pay; Payments Canada adds risk management exec.

MyBucks plans to give away entry-level smartphones, loaded with the company's financial technology, to encourage mobile payments, mobile banking and broader access to digital services in Africa, where financial innovation often moves quickly.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Apple won't allow cryptocurrency mining; Researchers say P2P's precision could turn some people off; Swedish central bank wants input on faster payments; London's mayor touts the city's AI prowess.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Recruitment site hack exposes Australian banks; Amex makes a sustainability play; An e-wallet debuts in Angola; Italy gets bearish on blockchain.