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Ohio Lottery Makes A New Bet on Mobile

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But playing and delivery methods keep changing, with Ohio of all places — no offense to the Buckeye State, home to multiple presidents and the Wright Brothers’ aerodynamic innovations — accounting for some of the latest developments. Gambling of all types is moving further into the digital realm.

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CFPB and Colorado Attorney General announce joint virtual office hours as part of AFCIN

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The CFPB and the Colorado AG’s Office have announced they will hold joint virtual office hours as part of the American Consumer Financial Innovation Network (ACFIN). ACFIN is a network of federal and state regulators that may include state attorneys general, state financial regulators, and federal financial regulators.

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Today In Payments: German Leaders To Vote On eScooter Ban; Softbank Takes Hit In Quarterly Earnings

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In today’s top news, Germany’s leaders will vote on the Road Traffic Act on Friday, which will determine the regulation of eScooters in the country, and Softbank’s quarterly profit dropped 99 percent. Ohio University On Paper Checks And The Higher Ed Financial Aid Catch 22. eScooters Prepare As Germany Leaders Vote On Ban.

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Independent Panel To Review UK’s FinTech Sector 

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The UK government said FinTech’s success is key to ensure the country rebounds from COVID-19 and to remain at the center of financial innovation. with growth fuelled by a favorable startup environment that supports entrepreneurship and innovation,” said Kalifa in a statement. The review is expected to be completed early next year.

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The Struggles Of Crafting Digital Disbursements For University Students

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However, universities can make digital disbursements easier to access and more appealing for students, Sherry Rossiter, bursar at Ohio University , told PYMNTS in a recent interview. “We Innovation at the federal level is another factor keeping checks involved in student refunds. The Disbursements Catch-22.

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OppFi files complaint to block “true lender” challenge by California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation

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The OCC’s attempt to provide a clear bright line test for determining when a bank is the “true lender” in a bank-model program through a regulation was overturned by Congress under the Congressional Review Act.) Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Colorado.

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FinTech Could Be Hurt By Fight Between OCC And States

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Some are concerned the OCC is hurting innovation, while others think it’s overstepping its limits. Other concerns are that the OCC doesn’t understand FinTech and therefore shouldn’t regulate it. Among the states that have issue with it are New York, Florida, Ohio and California. Take New York as one example.

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