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The project is aiming to be more than local; it targets cross-border utility and possibly competition with existing stablecoins and CBDCs.

The plan is ambitious: to roll out a global, scalable stablecoin potentially tied to the UAE or regional digital financial architecture.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed (Abu Dhabi’s ruler’s brother) and his investment vehicles are reportedly backing a massive stablecoin initiative. semafor.com/article/10/03/…

This signals that even top-tier tech stocks aren’t immune to “valuation fatigue” in the AI / macro regime shift.

The critique is likely tied to overvaluation, U.S. macro risk, product cycle challenges, or lack of growth levers.

Jefferies downgraded Apple from “Buy” to “Hold” (or similar) and added a “bear case” scenario that suggests ~20% downside. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Supporters argue the infusion of capital is necessary to fund Minnesota’s clean energy transition — upgrades to transmission, renewable buildouts, grid modernization.

Regulatory headwinds: An administrative law judge has recommended rejecting the deal, citing risks to ratepayers, financial stability, and alignment with the public interest.

After months of regulatory review and opposition, the Allete deal has cleared a critical approval stage. GIP / BlackRock + CPP Investments now move forward to take Minnesota Power private under a ~$6 billion transaction. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

This kind of view aligns with “creative destruction” — bubbles that foreshadow breakthroughs. His stance gives legitimacy to cautious optimism: yes, things look frothy, but not without purpose.

He’s acknowledging excess, speculation, and overinvestment — yet still sees real value and durable outcomes emerging.

Jeff Bezos says the explosion of AI investment today is akin to a bubble, but one that will ultimately pay off. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…