Preview•The analysis of the U.S. economy, which currently appears to be similar to the situation during the Great Depression of 1929.•The analysis on the possibility of the Great Depression occurring again in the U.S.•The history of the American currency, as there would be significant changes in the dollar and foreign exchange if the Great Depression were to return.•The sufficient possibility of China, Japan, Germany, and other economic powers facing a second Lehman Brothers incident.•The relationships between the 4th industrial revolution and economic collapse.•The possibility of currency going through seismic changes after the 4th industrial revolution.•The connections between the movement of global financial forces with industrial, financial, and foreign exchange capital.•The 4th industrial revolution requires a currency; was cryptocurrency designed and planned to fit this role from the start?•Is the cryptocurrency Ripple capable of replacing the dollar and being used in foreign exchange reserves?•Is there a possibility of the state losing control of its currency?A book for those interested in the future of the economy, finance, foreign exchange, the 4th industrial revolution, and cryptocurrency.-------------------------------PrefaceThis book began with an artistic writer’s study on economic plunder. There are two types of plunder: the first is the eradication or weakening of unique cultures and spiritual values of a nation or region through plundering by other nations or regions, and the second is the plundering of lower classes by the higher classes in a society.The plundering of nations and regions can be seen in areas affected by European colonization or imperialism, while the plundering of lower classes by the higher classes can be seen in medieval aristocracies and governments that used religion to exercise power over its people. In modern times, economic plunder has worsened due to the development of the capital system, and these two types of plunder have simultaneously integrated themselves into the system.The financial capital plunders corporations and individuals across the globe through credit systems while the governments of these plundered nations support and collaborate with them, leaving the companies and the people helpless in a world controlled by the plunderers.Currently, we are headed towards a 4th industrial revolution and a transformation period that will lead into the Great Rotation. This book was written to analyze the technological possibilities of this evolution regarding the financial capital and new methods of plunder that will rise as a result. Additionally, since large-scale plundering is often followed by an economic crisis, this book contains defensive strategies to counter a potential economic crisis that may be unlike anything that has happened before.The upcoming economic crisis and plunder may be significantly different from previous situations. In addition to the cases of countries or companies, this book aims to minimize the damage on nations, businesses, and individuals by analyzing various perspectives of the possible outcomes.Since the analyses in this text are largely based on possibilities, not all events may unfold as predicted - thus, this book was written in the hope that it would be viewed from a “better safe than sorry” mindset from the readers.White Dog