"The person who stood against Apple is leaving"...The virtual asset landscape is flipped 180 degrees

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The announcement of CEO Tim Cook's resignation, who has led Apple's closed ecosystem, is signaling a structural change in the virtual asset market, and its impact is spreading.

According to Paul Barron Network on April 22 (local time), host Paul Barron identified Cook as a key figure who has hindered virtual asset innovation and analyzed the impact of his resignation on the industry. Barron pointed out that Apple has maintained strict policies, such as restricting Coinbase's NFT transfer function and demanding a 30% fee on gas fees. He commented, “Cook is not a product-focused individual and is insufficient to lead innovation.”

John Turnus, named as his successor, is evaluated as a product-focused executive, but opinions are divided on the possibility of a change in direction. Barron diagnosed that Turnus might tend to maintain the existing system, but strategic choices are inevitable in an environment where artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing are simultaneously emerging. An analysis was also presented that if it had been during Steve Jobs' era, Apple would have already led the virtual asset market, including Bitcoin (BTC), through the introduction of Apple Bank or its own token.

Apple's closed policy has also affected the global innovation landscape. Web3 companies like Animoca Brands are relocating their business bases overseas to avoid fee structures. In contrast, Hong Kong is rapidly expanding its virtual asset ecosystem and enhancing its competitiveness through the introduction of stablecoin licenses and cooperation with financial institutions such as HSBC.

It is pointed out that the U.S. technology industry needs a strategy to embrace innovation along with regulatory clarity to maintain its leadership. Barron emphasized that immediate change is needed rather than waiting until September, the official date of Cook's resignation. In a situation where the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain is accelerating, the speed of response is emerging as a key variable determining industrial competitiveness.

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