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Sports Betting Moves Forward In The U.S. — With or Without ‘Integrity Fees’

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Supreme Court ruled in May that states may legalize sports betting — it was already allowed in Nevada — four other states have approved such wagering: Delaware, Mississippi, New Jersey and West Virginia. The state allows both online and offline sports betting, with regulation oversight provided by the West Virginia Lottery Commission.

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Credit Karma Now Offers A High-Yield Savings Account

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percent APY, which is about 22 times higher than the average of national accounts. Credit Karma is partnering with West Virginia-based MVB Bank on the venture. Credit Karma said it is using technology to give people the best APYs. It offers a savings rate of 2.03

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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 complaint recites that prior to 2019, the Bank entered into a contractual arrangement with OppFi (Program) pursuant to which the Bank uses OppFi’s technology platform to make small-dollar loans to consumers throughout the United States (Program Loans). Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Colorado.

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FinTech Startup BillGO Scores Bank Investor

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Also last week, OrderGroove managed to grab $20 million in Series C funding from National Securities, where the capital is being earmarked for expansion and where the total raised cumulatively comes to $37 million. the parent company of West Virginia-based MVB Bank, Inc., FinTech Startup BillGO Scores Bank Investor. took notice.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

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Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim! Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. Brandon Dewitt, MX co-founder and chief technology officer.

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Game-Changing Tech Or Dystopian Nightmare? How 16 Industries Could Be Transformed By Facial Recognition

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While the technology is still developing, many companies (including Amazon) are banking on it as a disruptive force in a myriad of markets. From creating checkout-free retail stores to eliminating concert tickets, here are 16 industries that are starting to transform with facial recognition technology. Law Enforcement.