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Ohio Bill Urges Govt. To Adopt Blockchain

PYMNTS

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.

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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. .” Younger Lotto Players. Gambling of all types is moving further into the digital realm.

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How the PPP + Technology Means MBL Growth and More for Credit Unions

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Credit unions participating in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) found that the right technology helped them serve business members when they needed help and also gain new members. Technology can facilitate delivery on credit unions' brand promise of relationship-based services.

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Does KBA Have A Place In Online SMB Credit Checks?

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Technology providers are exploring a range of solutions to seamlessly verify customers’ identities, with the biometrics market projected to reach more than $59 billion by 2025. Hitachi first demonstrated the technology in London in September, and plans to officially launch the product in Europe next year. billion by 2024. billion.

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Vantiv Becomes International Payments Player With WorldPay Acquisition

Bank Innovation

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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Partnering Helped Restaurants Meet Demands During Pandemic

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Business survival amid the global pandemic has been a challenge but some brands were able to leverage the situation by tapping technology and turning lemons into lemonade. We were able to sell that to our guests online.”. Local Cantina in Ohio used Paytronix to sell margaritas to go.

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