"By 1998, when I first made my prediction, it had exceeded $2 trillion. Now it is more than 11 trillion. This is a pyramid that can only collapse." ... "It is already collapsing. Due to the financial crisis, three of the largest and oldest five banks on Wall Street have already ceased to exist, and two are barely surviving." ... "Two countries could assume this role: China, with its vast reserves, and Russia, which could play the role of a regulator in Eurasia." ... "Millions of citizens there have lost their savings. ... whole cities will be left without work...