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Do I have any money left? Basically, no. The company that I used to own, or maybe still do own, is in bankruptcy. If nothing had intervened, today it would have about $15 billion of liabilities and approximately $93 billion in assets.

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There's even more bad news as China's economy exposes a deeper problem in shadow banking. The shadow banking sector is estimated to be worth at least $3,000,000,000,000, and that's in China alone. And it all started with real estate. The country is facing a financial meltdown. Every week, there is a new headline about its impairments.

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Speaker 1: Well, the intersection with the global financial crisis specifically is a wild story that to be truly told, you need to put the evidence on screen as well. But the short version is that he had a company called Liquid Funding Limited that was domiciled in The Bahamas that was partially owned by Bear Stearns. And Bear Stearns, you know, is where he had come up for a long time. And Liquid Funding Limited was selling CDOs, the same types of CDOs that eventually caused the global financial crisis. It was capitalized at, I believe, dollars 100,000,000 and allowed to sell $20,000,000,000 with a B of CDOs. Speaker 1: And I actually just was looking at that statistic earlier today because this is the craziest story. And that little CDO factory that Jeffrey Epstein was running tied into Bear Stearns. And if you recall, Bear Stearns was one of the, you know, the first to collapse, right? That shut down in the months directly preceding Bear Stearns starting to collapse. And Jeffrey Epstein redeemed all of those CDOs, all of those assets. Speaker 1: The terms are I don't know the technical terms for what he did. But basically, he made a run on the bank on those exact assets that were the exact problem. And he was tied into the exact bank that was financially distressed. And then he wound that whole company, Liquid Funding Limited, up and disappeared. And later, JPMorgan, the bank that he later worked with after, you know, Bear Stearns was his early banking career, and then he later was doing all of his money laundering and banking and referring of people at JPMorgan, They came in, swooped up Bear Stearns for pennies on the dollar. Speaker 1: They also later spun Liquid Funding Limited back up. There's a whole There's a very overt financial paper trail that Jeffrey Epstein was better acquainted with the problem than almost anyone in the world because he was deeply enmeshed in Bear Stearns and knew the leadership of Bear Stearns very well. And he understood CDOs, he was selling CDOs. And then he just so happens to wind his whole shop up and close it down and redeem it all right at the moment when things are about to go bust. So, that's a wild rabbit hole, and it's very interesting. Speaker 0: I mean, what is that? I mean, that suggests Well, it doesn't suggest it's like direct evidence of, if I'm assuming we can verify what you're saying, that the biggest events in the world are actually not quite as organic or accidental as we're led to believe and that, you know, this is like puppet master stuff. Mean, it is. I don't know what to say. I don't want this to be true, Speaker 1: but Speaker 0: that's what it looks

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BlackRock is under investigation for investing $429 million into the Chinese military. The US government has initiated a full-scale investigation, but allegedly knew about BlackRock's business dealings prior to informing the public. Nine out of ten congresspeople trading BlackRock stock were reportedly selling it. Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna allegedly sold $130,000 worth of this stock months before the investigation.

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We are facing potential lawsuits and financial burdens. If we owe $20,000, we will be finished. If it's $10,000, we will be in trouble. We have already made a purchase. Today, we need to borrow a significant amount, ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 or £50,000.

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Funds under the guise of so called subscription based trust product investments transitioned from wealth management companies to the group's company's headquarters then were directed to various investments under the group. Hence, a closed loop of self funding and self investment within those four groups was formed. For years, the outlook continues, whenever the Zhongzhou Group and its wealth management platforms faced liquidity challenges, the company could reassure the market quite swiftly due to the company's enormous scale and its ability to juggle funds internally among various subsidiary companies and products. Quote, investors usually brought their explanations, end quote. The once popular p to p industry in China has now completely ceased operations due to regulatory oversight with the crackdown beginning in 02/2018.

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China's property bubble has claimed its biggest casualty yet. Evergrande has been delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It used to be the country's largest developer. Evergrande was buried under more than $300,000,000,000 of debt. It promised homes to millions of buyers but left behind empty towers and unfinished projects. It shattered confidence in China's property sector, and now the company is being liquidated. Evergrande's creditors face huge losses, and China's economy faces deeper troubles. The Hong Kong court had already ordered its liquidation last year. Evergrande was once China's largest developer. It is now the world's biggest property failure.

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Speaker 0 questions systemic risk in the Chinese economy, referencing the 2008 financial crisis and the domino effect if a large bank fails. Speaker 1 says: 'the total amount of, the debt to the nonfinancial sector in China. It's about 370,000,000,000,000.' The shadow banking sector 'account for about 77% of it,' while 'The commercial bank themselves account for 65 percent' and are 'the backbone of the Chinese financial system.' Consequently, risk and losses may fall back to commercial banks as they are 'the lender to those shadow bank through those shadow bank to the to the developer child property developer and to the local government financing vehicle and also to some of those private enterprises with less than credit.' He adds that the 'market proport proport of the shuttle banking system to the formal banking system' signals risk; the Chinese government is 'unlikely to pay them out,' but will 'broker some of those SSLs and so on in restructuring.'

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Evergrande, the world's largest property developer, has gone bankrupt, causing an 8% drop in indexes. This is part of a larger issue in China, where all public or listed property developers are facing default bankruptcy. China's economy heavily relied on real estate for growth, but now the sector is collapsing after an unregulated climb. The situation is comparable to the US financial crisis, but with three and a half times more banking leverage. China's regulators are trying to protect individuals from short sellers, but the situation is expected to worsen.

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23andMe filed for bankruptcy, and CEO Ann Wajiki is resigning. Shares dropped over 50% after the bankruptcy filing. 23andMe's database of human genetic information may be sold in bankruptcy proceedings. According to 23andMe's privacy statement, in the event of bankruptcy, merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, personal information may be accessed, sold, or transferred. This means your DNA could be used in unforeseen ways, such as cloning or being sold to malicious actors who could use it to implicate you in crimes. Bioweapons are a possibility, as is insurance companies using DNA data to deny coverage. Instructions are provided on how to delete your data from 23andMe.

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Jack Ma, the billionaire founder of Alibaba (reportedly the "Amazon of China"), has vanished after criticizing the Chinese government. Ma, one of the richest men in the world, disappeared from public view. He is one of four Chinese billionaires who have mysteriously vanished.

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Do you remember Sam Bankman-Fried? He was seen as a genius, so powerful and wealthy that he attended meetings with prominent figures like Bill Clinton and Tony Blair while looking disheveled. Where is he now? I believe he is in prison, as noted in a Netflix series. That's right, he’s a crook. And who was responsible for his downfall? The Department of Justice.

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This isn't a recession. This isn't even a crisis in the traditional sense. What we're witnessing is the complete unraveling of the economic model that powered the world's second largest economy for four decades. And the West, we're completely unprepared for what comes next. For forty years, China's growth seemed unstoppable. Double digit GDP increases, gleaming cities rising from farmland, a manufacturing powerhouse that became the world's factory. Western corporations moved their supply chains there. Emerging markets tied their futures to Chinese demand. Everyone believed the twenty first century would belong to Beijing. But beneath the surface, something was fundamentally broken. The property sector that once drove 30% of China's economy has imploded. Evergrande, with its 300,000,000,000 in liabilities, was just the first domino. Country Garden followed, then China, South City. Now even state backed developers are failing.

Coldfusion

The FTX Disaster is Deeper Than you Think
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In a shocking turn of events, Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX, lost his entire fortune of $26 billion in a weekend. Once celebrated as a crypto prodigy, his empire was built on questionable practices involving a group of young associates in the Bahamas. After founding Alameda Research, which promised high returns, Sam used customer deposits for risky trades, leading to a catastrophic collapse. FTX, a major crypto exchange, faced scrutiny when it was revealed that much of its assets were tied to its own token, FTT, which lost value as the crypto market declined. A tweet from Binance CEO Chang Pang Zhao triggered a mass withdrawal from FTX, exposing its insolvency. As FTX filed for bankruptcy, over $1 billion in customer funds went missing, and the fallout affected numerous investors and companies. With investigations underway, Sam's political donations and potential corruption in U.S. regulatory oversight are under scrutiny, raising concerns about the future of cryptocurrency regulation.

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FTX Disaster - 7 Unbelievable Bankruptcy Discoveries
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Sam Bankman-Fried founded FTX, a crypto exchange valued at $37 billion, which collapsed amid allegations of fraud. New CEO John Ray III reported unprecedented failures in corporate controls, with chaotic asset management and minimal record-keeping. Key issues included a lack of board meetings, improper use of corporate funds for personal real estate, and misleading financial documents. FTX owes over $3 billion to its largest creditors, and class action lawsuits are underway against celebrity promoters. Investigations into potential government corruption involving SEC chair Gary Gensler are ongoing, while victims may struggle to recover their funds.

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Elon’s Empire: SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink After the Storm & Anduril’s $2.6BN Power Move
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The United States has 4% of the world's people, roughly 23% of the world's GDP, and 67% of the world's market cap. We won. Not just by GDP; our income is higher than our population share, and our wealth—the corporate sector—is even larger than our GDP. Some companies once worth a billion can go to zero. A great business is one where customers can hate you and still do business with you. SpaceX is such an achievement: even if a major customer dislikes you, they must continue to transact. That's not quite true for Tesla. I want to start with IPOs. We were discussing it before. It is the most important topic for us to discuss. So I begin with Circle, the strongest IPO since 2020 and much needed positivity for the ecosystem. Circle’s IPO reads as a standout debut with a large opening move, suggesting underpricing went beyond the norm. They filed, raised the range, and opened nearly 2x the opening price. Two days later it traded around 80 a share after an anchor around 31. A majority of the float was sellers, meaning money flowed to buyers. The chatter flags Circle and Coreweave as meme stocks amid a crowd of solid, traditional IPOs, and notes the pricing challenge posed by meme value alongside fundamentals. The conversation widens to the macro market scene: US public markets are powerful, liquid, and capable of rapid capital allocation. Wise, the payments firm, announced it would list in the US, and the stock jumped about 8%. There are 1,500 unicorns today; Rich Wong’s frame suggests 20% will fail, about 20% will reach public markets, with the rest delivering private value or being merged. The window for IPOs is hard to predict, but liquidity in the US is a major driver for founders, employees, and late-stage fundraising, while private markets still face liquidity constraints. The discussion touches OpenAI’s legal exposure and fair-use questions around content, with references to how modern news sources feed AI models and debates about fair use and settlements versus trial. It also turns to Elon Musk’s ventures and the SpaceX/Tesla dynamic in policy and market perception, concluding with a view that US capital markets remain exceptional at channeling capital to big, ambitious tech bets, even as cycles and leadership narratives shift.

Breaking Points

Ex-Lehman Trader SOUNDS ALARM on Private Equity BUBBLE
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Private equity firms, which borrow heavily to acquire companies, are increasingly targeting profitable businesses, leading to job cuts and potential bankruptcies. Jo-Ann Fabrics, despite high profitability, went bankrupt due to private equity practices like dividend recaps. With $3.8 trillion in adjustable rate loans, private equity could trigger a financial crisis similar to 2008. University endowments are selling private equity holdings at discounts, raising concerns about asset valuations. If the bubble bursts, millions could lose jobs, and a bailout may favor large firms, echoing past financial crises.

Coldfusion

When Risk Taking Goes Too Far - The Archegos Collapse
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In 2021, Archegos Capital Management, led by Bill Huang, faced catastrophic losses, marking a significant cautionary tale in finance. Huang, once worth over $30 billion, utilized aggressive investment strategies, heavily borrowing to amplify his positions in stocks like Baidu and ViacomCBS. Despite his devout Christian beliefs, his approach lacked diversification and relied on risky total return swaps, allowing him to conceal his investments from banks. When stock prices fell, Huang refused to sell, leading to a panic among banks, resulting in over $10 billion in losses. This incident has sparked discussions on the need for stricter regulations for family offices, which hold substantial assets yet operate with minimal oversight.

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WeWork - The $47 Billion Disaster
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WeWork's rapid decline from a $47 billion valuation to near bankruptcy highlights systemic risks in its business model. Founded in 2010, WeWork capitalized on the co-working trend, securing $14.2 billion in funding from major investors like SoftBank. However, it struggled to turn a profit, operating more like a landlord than a tech company. The company's IPO preparations revealed significant losses, leading to a drastic valuation drop and the ousting of CEO Adam Neumann due to questionable financial practices and erratic behavior. Despite a $5 billion investment from SoftBank, WeWork faces a cash crunch and potential bankruptcy, raising concerns about the future of unicorn investments and the stability of financial markets.

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse | PBD Podcast | Ep. 246
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In this podcast, Patrick Bet-David discusses the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the 16th largest bank in America, marking the second biggest bank failure in U.S. history. The bank failed after a run on deposits, primarily from tech workers and venture capitalists, leading to its seizure by regulators. SVB had approximately $209 billion in assets and $175 billion in deposits, with a significant portion of deposits exceeding the FDIC's insured limit of $250,000. The discussion highlights the bank's risky investment strategies, particularly in low-yield bonds, which became problematic as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. The bank's management failed to disclose $15 billion in unrealized losses due to Dodd-Frank regulations that allowed them to classify these assets as low-risk. This lack of transparency and risk management led to a crisis of confidence among depositors, prompting mass withdrawals. Barry Habib, a guest on the podcast, explains that the bank's issues stemmed from a mismatch in asset duration and the rapid increase in interest rates, which made their investments less valuable. He emphasizes that the Fed's aggressive rate hikes contributed to the bank's downfall, and he calls for a deeper investigation into the actions of SVB's executives, particularly regarding stock sales and bonuses prior to the collapse. The conversation also touches on the broader implications for the banking sector, with concerns about potential contagion to other banks. The hosts discuss the need for increased scrutiny and regulation of banks, especially those with significant exposure to risky assets. They debate whether the FDIC's insurance limit should be raised to protect depositors more effectively, with suggestions ranging from $500,000 to $1 million. Patrick and his guests express skepticism about the government's assurances that the banking system is resilient and that no bailout will occur. They argue that the measures taken to protect depositors may inadvertently encourage reckless behavior among banks, creating a moral hazard. The podcast concludes with reflections on the current economic landscape, the job market, and the potential for a recession. The hosts emphasize the importance of leadership during challenging times and the need for transparency and accountability in the banking sector. They also discuss the political ramifications of the bank's collapse, with implications for upcoming elections and public sentiment regarding capitalism and government intervention.

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How To Turn $100K into $4,000,000 with Distressed Investing
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Distressed investing sounds like a bunker-under-the-radar hustle, but it can pay off in spectacular ways. In this episode, Tom (the distressed investor) explains how he entered a world where the asset class is not a company’s equity or debt, but the right to claim money in bankruptcy proceedings. He describes chasing a European lead to the "distressed guy" and learning about buying claims in bankrupt crypto exchanges. The idea is to buy a stake at a deep discount, with the sizzle of optionality if the upside materializes, especially when failure becomes recovery. Mount Gox and FTX anchor his lessons. In the Mount Gox chapter, the asset base was 800,000 Bitcoin expected to exist; within months, about 200,000 were recovered. He and a partner bought claims when Bitcoin traded around $300, paying roughly $80 per Bitcoin as part of a below-cash-discount on the claims. The structure let investors get paid as the estate liquidated, and, in some cases, beat the cash value by riding Bitcoin's price appreciation and the underlying recoveries. One investor reportedly earned well over 40x the money over seven years. In the mix, he explains the "stake and sizzle" framework that distinguishes successful distressed plays: you lock in the stake—the core value—then chase the sizzle—the upside if things go right. He describes a network of niche players and how, as a small operator in a crowded field, you rely on proximity, credibility, and co-opetition with larger firms to source deals and share allocations. He paints himself as the archetype of a lifestyle business—low-cost jurisdiction, flexible hours, and the possibility of seven to eight-figure annual gains when a good deal lands—and emphasizes discipline over bravado. He also shares the ugly side: his public settlement in a Delaware receiverhip over a previous venture, including a $2 million court penalty, plus a roughly $3.0-6 million settlement and escrow components, and claims related to commingling funds. He stresses that as a small player, you can be crushed by larger firms in bankruptcy courts, and that distressed investing is emotionally taxing because you hear life stories of people who built businesses and lost them. He acknowledges headlines and reputational risk, and candidly reflects on the need to own one’s mistakes while continuing to pursue deals and learning from them.

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How FTX Went From $32 Billion To Bankrupt In 1 Week (#385)
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Saam Paar and Shaan Puri discuss the fallout from the collapse of FTX, a major cryptocurrency exchange. They predict that Sam Bankman-Fried could face life in prison, similar to Bernie Madoff's lengthy sentence for fraud. FTX, once valued at $32 billion, experienced a bank run after users lost confidence in its solvency, leading to its bankruptcy and the disappearance of billions in customer funds. The hosts highlight the bizarre and humorous aspects of the unfolding situation on Twitter, including the antics of a user named Autism Capital, who shares intriguing insights about Bankman-Fried and his associates. They delve into the questionable practices at FTX, including the conflict of interest between FTX and Alameda Research, the trading firm owned by Bankman-Fried. Allegations suggest that FTX misused customer funds to cover losses at Alameda. The conversation touches on the broader implications for the cryptocurrency industry, with the hosts expressing skepticism about the future of crypto and the potential for a prolonged downturn. They predict that while Bitcoin and Ethereum may endure, many altcoins will fail. The discussion concludes with reflections on trust in the industry and the potential long-term effects of the FTX scandal on investor confidence.

PBD Podcast

Comey Indicted, Trump's Kimmel Lawsuit, Schumer Shutdown & DOJ Investigates Soros | PBD Podcast 656
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An indictment against a former FBI director collides with late-night political sparring, throwing a spotlight on accountability, media narratives, and how power moves behind the scenes. The Justice Department is seeking to indict James Comey for perjury from his September 2020 testimony about the Russia investigation, with a grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia now weighing charges. The discussion weaves in Trump’s sharp criticisms of Comey and other officials, and clips from a contested interview are revisited as witnesses and allies react. James O’Keefe’s team and others raise questions about internal loyalties and the possibility of new disclosures. Interwoven with legal drama is a survey of Gen Z politics: Gen Z women who supported Harris versus Gen Z men who backed Trump place having children within their top twenty priorities, a finding the hosts describe as revealing what each side claims it stands for. At the Vault Conference, the hosts spotlight a live unaffiliated crowd response to families with many children, arguing this exposes long-term demographic trends. They discuss the Kimmel-ABC dispute, the mass-viewership spike, and Trump’s threats of a lawsuit, framing fear-based rhetoric as a weapon in contemporary politics. Local politics gets a dramatic treatment in New York, where a dominant gubernatorial race shapes the mayoral contest. Zoran Mdani builds a substantial lead, drawing support from Black, Latino, and Asian voters, while rival Curtis Leewa and Eric Adams fade in late-stage polling. A reported bribery offer to Leewa to quit adds another layer of intrigue. The discussion shifts to the Charlie Kirk event shooting, with three competing theories about shooters and evidence handling, questions about bystander accounts, and concerns over the integrity of the crime scene and subsequent investigations. Business news cuts to a highly publicized SEC case: Miami-based entrepreneurs Tai Lopez and Alex Mayer are accused of running a 112 million dollar Ponzi scheme tied to purchasing bankrupt brands such as RadioShack, Pier 1 Imports, Modell’s, and Stein Mart, then pivoting to online channels. The SEC alleges investor losses and distorted returns as the pair marketed stakes in rebranded stores; the case highlights the volatility of turnarounds and the risk of promoters turning brands into speculative vehicles. The conversation closes with a note on Lopez’s earlier 67 Steps, and an invitation to join exclusive events and discussions.

Johnny Harris

Why most of our money isn't real
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Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has collapsed, marking the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history. SVB, crucial for tech startups, invested heavily in low-interest government bonds. As interest rates rose, these bonds lost value, prompting SVB to sell them at a $2 billion loss. The situation worsened when SVB announced it needed to raise funds, triggering panic among customers, leading to a $42 billion withdrawal in one day. The government intervened to ensure depositors would recover their funds, despite many exceeding the $250,000 insurance limit. This incident highlights the fragility of the banking system and the reliance on public confidence.

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Jackie Reses & Kris Dickson: What Happened with SVB? Are VCs to Blame? | E988
Guests: Jackie Reses, Kris Dickson
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Three groups reportedly know what’s happening: the FDIC, SVB, and Jackie Reses. SVB failed after a risk-management mismatch: deposits concentrated in the venture-capital tech ecosystem, a large long-dated securities portfolio held to maturity, and a shift in rates. By 2022 Fed hikes reduced deposits and the HTM portfolio lost value. SVB reported 91B HTM with 76B market value, a 15B gap; to meet withdrawals they sold assets at a loss, and a 2B capital raise failed before FDIC intervention. Discussion covered communications and risk. Jackie said announcing a 500 million capital raise with General Atlantic the next day created panic by signaling a hole and undermining depositor confidence. They noted broader system risks, including unrealized losses and depositor concentration, and referenced Lehman to illustrate how quickly confidence can erode. Regulators and bankers emphasized psychology in a connected market and urged diversification of banking relationships and better disclosure. They discussed the FDIC process and possible outcomes. The aim is a buyer taking over deposits or the bank, supported by insured deposits and an advanced dividend if possible. Best case: deposits and relationships preserved; worst case: protracted liquidation. Regulators prefer a buyer to restore confidence. A diversified, well-capitalized bank may absorb SVB’s client base; founders should diversify accounts and avoid moving corporate funds to personal accounts.
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