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The first bank was established in the United States
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The first mint in the United States opened in Philadelphia
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the OCC is created to regulate national banks
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The FDIC is created to regulate state non-member banks and state-chartered mutual savings banks
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The Securities Act deprived bankers of their monopoly on information due to the disclosure on statements of publicly held corporations
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The Bank of America issues the first credit card
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The first successful ATM installed in the USA
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Money can now be transferred electronically across computer terminals
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Home Mortgage Disclosure Act encouraged banks and S$Ls to lend mortgage money in low-income areas
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First National City Bank changes its name to Citibank
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Debit cards are introduced
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Ability to electronically pay your bills online
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Contactless payment cards and “fobs” are developed
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The Card Act passed which provided consumers with a choice regarding overdraft protection
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You can scan your fingerprint at the checkout stand to pay for items
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Able to carry your credit cards electronically on your cell phone