Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose applauded the progress, while continuing to support the creation of an Ohio Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve.
Ohio has become the latest US state to move toward allowing cryptocurrency payments for government services after the State Board of Deposit unanimously approved its first vendor to process digital asset transactions, according to a Wednesday announcement from the Ohio secretary of state.
The move makes Ohio the fourth state to authorize cryptocurrencies for fees, following Colorado and Utah. Louisiana also passed a law earlier this year to adopt similar measures.
This development marks the board’s approval of the first vendor contract for crypto payments, building on the proposal designating cryptocurrencies as an authorized financial transaction device, which was passed unanimously by the board in May 2025.
