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Ohio Bill Urges Govt. To Adopt Blockchain

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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. If the bill passes, government agencies in Ohio could use blockchain for recording car titles or tracking hunting licenses online, noted the report.

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Overstock To Pay Some Ohio Business Taxes With Bitcoin

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Overstock , the online retailer and blockchain company, announced Thursday (Jan. 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. company to pay state taxes in bitcoin. Byrne said in prepared remarks. “We

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Why eCommerce Loves Ohio

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When you think of the future of online retail, you may get a vision of innovative online retailers at a startup in Silicon Valley or the hip streets of NYC or L.A. But, in actuality, if you want to see what the future of online retail looks like, you might need to look to Ohio. commented to CNBC.

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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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Data Breaches Impact Unemployment Benefit Applicants In Four States

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Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois and Ohio have warned tens of thousands of residents who have applied online for unemployment benefits due to COVID-19 of possible data breaches that could have exposed names, addresses and Social Security numbers. Protech Solutions Inc.,

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Vantiv Becomes International Payments Player With WorldPay Acquisition

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The American payment processor, headquartered in Ohio, has just closed a deal with London-based payment processor WorldPay. Vantiv is expanding its role in international payments, with its latest move gaining it a firm foothold in the United Kingdom.

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Online Brands Focus On Mobile For Custom Children’s Eyeglasses

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The glasses are built at the company’s Youngstown, Ohio facility with state-of-the-art materials via 3D laser sintering. When it comes to selections, the company’s eyeglasses have lighthearted names, ranging from “Yesiree” to “Ten-Four,” with the goal of injecting some fun into the process. The Custom Eyeglass Market.

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