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The state of Ohio has decided to end its support for bitcoin tax payments, state Treasurer Robert Sprague announced this week. It is vital that Ohio explores innovative, new technologies and processes that continue to drive Ohio into the future,” he said. MORE
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United Community Financial in Youngstown, Ohio, has hired a JPMorgan Chase executive to be in charge of its technology. breaking_news bank-technology people recruitment oh community-banking MORE
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Verifone and its beacon technology provider Footmarks are partnering with Allrecipes.com and grocery retailer Marc’s in Ohio to deliver meal recommendations to shoppers. MORE
But, in actuality, if you want to see what the future of online retail looks like, you might need to look to Ohio. Ohio is ideally situated near large population hubs in the center of the country. MORE
For instance, Ohio — which also accepts credit and debit for purchases of lotto tickets — recently launched what was described as the state’s “ first mobile-enabled lottery card.” Retail gambling lottery lottery ticket Lotto Mega Millions Mobile Payments News ohio Payment Cards MORE
A director at Citizens Independent Bancorp in Logan, Ohio, resigned after members of management chastised him for an email security breach. breaking_news bank-technology security data-breach people corporate-governance oh sailthru-no-lead community-banking MORE
It looks like Macy’s will be doing some new building in in central Ohio, thanks to an awareness of some state tax incentives. The Macy’s project was one of six awarded tax incentives that are collectively expected to bring or create 1,280 jobs in Ohio while retaining about 3,019. Macy’s has a strong business in Ohio, and we are excited to continue building our presence in the state,” said Jeff Gennette, Macy’s chairman and CEO, in a statement. MORE
A virus that infected the computer system of the Licking County government offices in Ohio has shut down the entire network, including that of the local police force, and a financial demand was made to restore everything back to normal, according to TechCrunch. The virus hit several local governments in Ohio and was the subject of a warning from the state auditor last summer. MORE
Jack Kuntz, president and chief executive at American Savings Bank in Portsmouth, Ohio, recently put his personal cell phone number on a billboard off Interstate 71 in Cincinnati as part of an advertising campaign for his $260 million-asset institution. MORE
Blockchain got a boost last week after the Ohio House Of Representatives introduced a bill that would let state government agencies use blockchain technology. Ohio already sees blockchain being used to store marriage licenses and birth certificates, among other potential things. MORE
When the state of Ohio partnered with cryptocurrency company BitPay last year, it meant the state would become the first in the U.S. Ohio’s effort signaled a renewed push for corporate adoption of cryptocurrency. MORE
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Many banks and government officials are dubious about crypto, but Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel lets businesses pay their taxes with it and has put all the state government’s expenses on a public ledger. Digital currencies Digital payments Cryptocurrencies Blockchain Distributed ledger technology MORE
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Ohio is leading the charge in terms of accepting bitcoin as a payment method, as it is the first state to accept bitcoin to cover tax bills. I do see [bitcoin] as a legitimate form of currency,” Mandel said, noting that he hopes other states will follow Ohio’s lead. MORE
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Consumer advocates in Ohio were granted permission to start collecting signatures to get a constitutional amendment regarding payday loan reform on the ballot. ” While Ohio voters overwhelmingly upheld a 2008 law aimed to regulate the industry and limit interest rates to 28 percent, lenders have been able to get around the regulation by registering under other state lending laws. ” Loans constitutional amendment News ohio PayDay Loan reform What's Hot MORE
First Defiance Financial in Defiance, Ohio, has agreed to pay $63 million for Commercial Bancshares, the $342 million-asset parent of Commercial Savings Bank. breaking_news community-banking m-a oh dealmaking-strategy MORE
Park National in Newark, Ohio, reporter lower quarterly profit that reflected declines in service charges and higher expenses. breaking_news earnings-community-banks performance oh community-banking MORE
The Department of Justice has agreed to a settlement with a pair of Cincinnati banks accused of redlining African-American neighborhoods in four cities in Ohio and Indiana. breaking_news consumer-finance mortgage housing sailthru-no-lead law-regulation MORE
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First Financial Bancorp in Cincinnati has made Brad Ringwald its president of community banking; named Paul Silva the president of investment commercial real estate; tapped Rick Dennen to oversee the company's national lending businesses; and said Roddell McCullough, director of community development, will take on more responsibility helping determine the strategy for that area. breaking_news people corporate-governance oh community-banking MORE
3) that it will pay a portion of its state business taxes in Ohio in bitcoin, becoming the first major U.S. Ohio is the first U.S. Cryptocurrency bitcoin cryptocurrency News ohio taxes What's HotOverstock , the online retailer and blockchain company, announced Thursday (Jan. MORE
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According to reports, Vance is heading home to Ohio on the hunt for venture deals for Steve Case’s investment vehicle Revolution LLC. Ohio, by comparison, attracted $303 million, and Kentucky $22 million. “A Financial Inclusion funding hillbilly elegy JD Vance mithril News ohio Peter Thiel VC Venture Capital What's HotBefore writing the year’s surprise nonfiction hit Hillbilly Elegy , J.D. MORE
Farmers National Banc in Canfield, Ohio, has agreed to buy Bowers Insurance Agency in Cortland, Ohio. breaking_news oh community-banking m-a dealmaking-strategy MORE
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. Nor do these mobile-enabled lottery cards represent Ohio’s first attempt to keep its edge when it comes to state lotteries. ” Worries about addiction also have come up with the launch of the mobile-enabled lottery cards in Ohio. MORE
has agreed to buy DCB Financial in Lewis Center, Ohio, for $106 million in cash and stock. First Commonwealth Financial in Indiana, Pa., breaking_news community-banking m-a oh pa dealmaking-strategy MORE
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Blockchain got a boost last week after the Ohio House Of Representatives introduced a bill that would let state government agencies use blockchain technology. Ohio already sees blockchain being used to store marriage licenses and birth certificates, among other potential things.
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The state of Ohio has decided to end its support for bitcoin tax payments, state Treasurer Robert Sprague announced this week. It is vital that Ohio explores innovative, new technologies and processes that continue to drive Ohio into the future,” he said.
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Ohio is leading the charge in terms of accepting bitcoin as a payment method, as it is the first state to accept bitcoin to cover tax bills. I do see [bitcoin] as a legitimate form of currency,” Mandel said, noting that he hopes other states will follow Ohio’s lead.
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But, in actuality, if you want to see what the future of online retail looks like, you might need to look to Ohio. Ohio is ideally situated near large population hubs in the center of the country.
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It looks like Macy’s will be doing some new building in in central Ohio, thanks to an awareness of some state tax incentives. The Macy’s project was one of six awarded tax incentives that are collectively expected to bring or create 1,280 jobs in Ohio while retaining about 3,019. Macy’s has a strong business in Ohio, and we are excited to continue building our presence in the state,” said Jeff Gennette, Macy’s chairman and CEO, in a statement.
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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. Nor do these mobile-enabled lottery cards represent Ohio’s first attempt to keep its edge when it comes to state lotteries. ” Worries about addiction also have come up with the launch of the mobile-enabled lottery cards in Ohio.
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Consumer advocates in Ohio were granted permission to start collecting signatures to get a constitutional amendment regarding payday loan reform on the ballot. ” While Ohio voters overwhelmingly upheld a 2008 law aimed to regulate the industry and limit interest rates to 28 percent, lenders have been able to get around the regulation by registering under other state lending laws. ” Loans constitutional amendment News ohio PayDay Loan reform What's Hot
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A virus that infected the computer system of the Licking County government offices in Ohio has shut down the entire network, including that of the local police force, and a financial demand was made to restore everything back to normal, according to TechCrunch. The virus hit several local governments in Ohio and was the subject of a warning from the state auditor last summer.
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According to reports, Vance is heading home to Ohio on the hunt for venture deals for Steve Case’s investment vehicle Revolution LLC. Ohio, by comparison, attracted $303 million, and Kentucky $22 million. “A Financial Inclusion funding hillbilly elegy JD Vance mithril News ohio Peter Thiel VC Venture Capital What's HotBefore writing the year’s surprise nonfiction hit Hillbilly Elegy , J.D.
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Jack Kuntz, president and chief executive at American Savings Bank in Portsmouth, Ohio, recently put his personal cell phone number on a billboard off Interstate 71 in Cincinnati as part of an advertising campaign for his $260 million-asset institution.
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United Community Financial in Youngstown, Ohio, has agreed to buy Ohio Legacy Corp. in North Canton for $40.3 million, or $18 a share, in cash and stock. breaking_news community-banking oh m-a dealmaking-strategy
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Verifone and its beacon technology provider Footmarks are partnering with Allrecipes.com and grocery retailer Marc’s in Ohio to deliver meal recommendations to shoppers.
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ISO and agent Blockchain Fintech regulations Digital payments OhioThe law could further boost the state’s already vibrant financial services sector as well as spur additional innovation across the state’s economy, writes Valentina Isakina, financial services marketing director for JobsOhio.
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has agreed to buy DCB Financial in Lewis Center, Ohio, for $106 million in cash and stock. First Commonwealth Financial in Indiana, Pa., breaking_news community-banking m-a oh pa dealmaking-strategy
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The Department of Justice has agreed to a settlement with a pair of Cincinnati banks accused of redlining African-American neighborhoods in four cities in Ohio and Indiana. breaking_news consumer-finance mortgage housing sailthru-no-lead law-regulation
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Many banks and government officials are dubious about crypto, but Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel lets businesses pay their taxes with it and has put all the state government’s expenses on a public ledger. Digital currencies Digital payments Cryptocurrencies Blockchain Distributed ledger technology
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Wayne Savings Bancshares in Wooster, Ohio, is facing pressure to sell itself just weeks after its CEO resigned. breaking_news community-banking dealmaking-strategy
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United Community Financial in Youngstown, Ohio, has hired a JPMorgan Chase executive to be in charge of its technology. breaking_news bank-technology people recruitment oh community-banking
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Peoples Bancorp in Marietta, Ohio, has obtained a $15 million credit line and has paid off an earlier loan. community-banking capital oh fl dealmaking-strategy
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Civista Bancshares in Sandusky, Ohio, will record a gain of roughly $1.5 million in the second quarter after a nonperforming loan was fully repaid. breaking_news oh community-banking
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DCB Financial in Lewis Center, Ohio, has given its chief executive the added title of chairman. breaking_news people succession-planning oh community-banking
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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. Ohio’s effort signaled a renewed push for corporate adoption of cryptocurrency.
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For instance, Ohio — which also accepts credit and debit for purchases of lotto tickets — recently launched what was described as the state’s “ first mobile-enabled lottery card.” Retail gambling lottery lottery ticket Lotto Mega Millions Mobile Payments News ohio Payment Cards
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First Financial Bancorp in Cincinnati has converted its banking unit from a national charter to a state charter. breaking_news dealmaking-strategy strategic-alternatives oh community-banking
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First Financial Bancorp in Cincinnati has made Brad Ringwald its president of community banking; named Paul Silva the president of investment commercial real estate; tapped Rick Dennen to oversee the company's national lending businesses; and said Roddell McCullough, director of community development, will take on more responsibility helping determine the strategy for that area. breaking_news people corporate-governance oh community-banking
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Community banking Regional banks Consumer banking Consumer lending Sailthru NMN origination no display CFPB OhioWhile disappointed with the CFPB's actions in recent years, bankers said they want to see a campaign platform before making a decision on the agency's director.
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Banks change top executives all the time, but it's rare that one leaves for another venture and simultaneously gets recruited to the board of the bank he or she is leaving. breaking_news people succession-planning oh community-banking
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