Letter to the Editor: Substantiated Skepticism on Square

  • Square began last week to take the wraps off its new cell phone payment system. The company has been attracting attention in the blogosphere since May, when word first emerged that Jack Dorsey, better known for founding the popular Twitter Inc. microblogging service, was exploring a mobile phone payment technology.

    December 4

To the Editor:

Fine reporting ["Twitter Vet's 'Square' is Hard to Peg," Dec. 7]! On the "news feeds" of fellow consulting firms and blog sites I have read nothing but unsubstantiated praise for this start-up. Thoughtful reporting (fact checking) and healthy skepticism from a reporter with experience in reporting on the card industry is very much appreciated and highly valued. Bravo to Daniel Wolfe and American Banker for keeping the bar high!

Philip J. Philliou
Partner, Philliou Selwanes Partners
New York

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