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Apple controls the primary gateway for retail crypto on iOS; a shift in leadership could alter App Store policies, influence the rollout of Apple Pay crypto features, and impact the broader tech‑hardware supply chain that underpins mining equipment. This dovetails with a macro environment where institutional crypto demand is tied to mainstream tech adoption.

Apple Inc.

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO on Sept. 1, with hardware chief John Ternus succeeding him and Cook becoming executive chairman.