[Ohio Approves Use of Cryptocurrency for Government Payments] The Ohio State Depository Board has unanimously passed a proposal allowing cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, to be used for paying state government fees and services. Secretary of State Frank LaRose stated that relevant departments handle hundreds of thousands of transactions annually and have recently received increasing demand for cryptocurrency payment options. This initiative marks the latest development in Ohio's push for legislation related to digital assets, covering measures such as the Blockchain Protection Act and Bitcoin Reserve proposals.