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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Amid success stories like Apple Pay, Google Pay and the Starbucks app, there are many wallet apps that failed to gain traction — or squandered it when they did. But there is a lot to learn from their experiences.
By Daniel WolfeApril 16 -
Showcasing contactless ATM access and enabling easier use of stimulus funds are among the ways the megabank and digital upstart are tailoring services to customers acquired during the pandemic.
By Daniel WolfeMarch 17 -
Showcasing contactless ATM access and enabling easier use of stimulus funds are among the ways the megabank and digital upstart are tailoring services to customers acquired during the pandemic.
By Daniel WolfeMarch 17 -
2021's Most Influential Women in Payments honorees demonstrate how a diverse background and a unique perspective can prove crucial in difficult times.
By Daniel WolfeMarch 15 -
With Card Forum: Contactless about to kick off, it's important to know the major issues ahead of time so you can get the most out of the virtual event on March 16.
By Daniel WolfeFebruary 16 - PSO content
Daniel Wolfe, editor-in-chief of PaymentsSource, talks to Derek Webster, founder and CEO of CardFlight, about his company's weekly merchant sentiment survey and how things have changed since the early days of the pandemic — and what changes are on the horizon.
By Daniel WolfeJanuary 19 -
The year — and the coronavirus pandemic — caused a dramatic shift in attitude. Many consumers and merchants now saw contactless cards and mobile payments as a way to move ahead without the germ fears that come with touching cash and PIN pads. And even after those fears subsided, the new habits stuck around.
By Daniel WolfeJanuary 5 -
The year 2020 was disruptive and chaotic. And while it derailed or delayed some companies' plans for growth, it also created opportunities for new combinations — or, at the very least, didn't slow them down.
By Daniel WolfeDecember 29 -
Many companies had to pivot sharply in just a month or two. Others were rewarded richly for their earlier investments in digital technology.
By Daniel WolfeDecember 21 -
When Mastercard and Visa cut ties with Pornhub in December, it was abrupt but unsurprising. The banking and payments industries have had a long and conflicted history with adult content.
By Daniel WolfeDecember 21