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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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The Struggles Of Crafting Digital Disbursements For University Students

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academic institutions are legally required to offer check refunds to students, despite the option’s well-documented security weaknesses. 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

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Crypto Fails To Impress For Corporate Tax Payments

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When the state of Ohio partnered with cryptocurrency company BitPay last year, it meant the state would become the first in the U.S. “We really want to roll out the red carpet, and welcome all sorts of blockchain companies to Ohio — not just in the cryptocurrency space, but in a variety of different use cases,” he said.

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Bitcoin Daily: SEC Regs Could Exclude Cryptos; Litecoin Founder Has Eye On Survival

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A bipartisan bill has been introduced by Congress that would aim to amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) and Darren Soto (D-Fla.) According to CNBC , Reps.

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BofA Consumers Can Add Credit, Debit Cards To PayPal From Mobile Banking App

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The integration with PayPal is part of the financial institution’s effort to deliver innovative payment services to its more than 24 million active mobile users. In a press release, the bank said the 500 new branches include a move into the state of Ohio, offering retail banking services in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus.

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Bitcoin Daily: QuadrigaCX’s Crypto Moves To EY; Samsung Unveils Smartphone With Built-In Crypto Key

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Telefónica Chief Innovation Officer Gonzalo Martín-Villa said in an announcement , “Blockchain not only allows us to work with new business models related to personal data. The organization has teamed up with Ohio startup SafeChain , which will serve as a technical partner.

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Huntington Now Offers Real-Time Payments For Consumers, SMBs

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Through using the RTP network, the Columbus, Ohio-based company will be able to offer receipts and better communication options for payers and payees, including messaging, for both consumer and business customers, the release states.

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