Daniel Wolfe is content director for payments and credit unions at American Banker. He was previously editor-in-chief of PaymentsSource, a sister publication that combined with American Banker in 2021. Prior to that, Daniel held roles at American Banker including tech and risk management editor; technology, cards and payments editor; and technology reporter. He has a master's degree in print journalism from Boston University's College of Communication and a bachelor's degree in English from SUNY Binghamton.
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Square has come a long way since it debuted in 2009 with a simple plastic card reader for micro-merchants. But it didn't make its journey alone.
April 27 -
As marijuana legalization spreads throughout the U.S. and the world, companies in the cannabis market must navigate a delicate tangle of new and old regulations. And many payment providers are unwilling to risk working with dispensaries, leading to some inventive workarounds.
April 20 -
Whether the threat stems from technology or human nature, fraudsters are exploiting any opening they can.
April 13 -
Driving an Uber car isn't like many other jobs, and drivers' payments and expenses are also very different. Much of those differences are built on Green Dot technology, and the bank is ready to see if its platform can work for more than just Uber.
April 13 -
These apps may not seem like much of a threat as long as they stay in their lane — but increasingly, ride-sharing companies are pushing the limits of how their apps can be used for payments.
March 29 -
The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Uber applies for an e-money license; Shyp shuts down; Apple Watch getting a redesign; Massachusetts halts some ICOs.
March 28 -
The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Twitter will bar some cryptocurrency ads; Amex wants a patent for blockchain; Some new Samsung phones can't use the payment app; MSG adopts biometrics for entry.
March 19 -
There are signs that the wearable payments market is starting to come into focus. However, that doesn't necessarily mean it's destined for success.
March 16 -
The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web: Lyft tests subscription payments; Walmart whistleblower sues; Ford's connected car plan; and more.
March 16 -
The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web: Walmart's grocery expansion; Revolut direct debit; Alexa payments; and more.
March 15
