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A notable focus was on currency stability and alternative payment systems. Despite some panelists warning that the US dollar’s reserve currency status might weaken, most agreed that structural issues—such as the scale of US debt and energy dependencies—favor continued dominance.
Some hinted at the development of new systems like China’s digital yuan and the potential for a so-called "BRICS" currency, aiming to challenge dollar hegemony. The importance of energy independence and the decline in fossil fuel reliance were seen both as economic security measures and geopolitical leverage, potentially diminishing the dollar’s role tied to global energy trade.