"The figure who stood against Apple is leaving"...The virtual asset landscape is about to be completely overturned

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The announcement of the resignation of CEO Tim Cook, who has led Apple's closed ecosystem, is spreading repercussions, signaling structural changes in the virtual asset market.

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 this 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-centric person and lacks the ability to lead innovation.”

John Turnis, designated as his successor, is evaluated as a product-centric manager, but opinions are divided on the possibility of a change in direction. Barron diagnosed that while Turnis may tend to maintain the existing system, strategic choices are inevitable in an environment where artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing are simultaneously emerging. An analysis also suggested that if it were during Steve Jobs' era, Apple would have already led the virtual asset market, including Bitcoin (BTC), by introducing Apple Bank or its own token.

Apple's closed policy has also affected the global innovation landscape. Web3 companies like Animoca Brands are moving their business bases overseas to avoid the fee structure. 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, when Cook's official resignation is scheduled. 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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