Mr. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, which is one of the giant tech companies, stated that the company has no intention and does not have any plan to launch its own cryptocurrency.

a permit The CEO of Apple came in an interview with the French newspaper “Les Echos”, in which the statement was published on Friday.

In the words of Tim Cook:

I really believe that currency should stay in the hands of governments.

Nor am I comfortable with the idea of ​​a private group creating a currency that rivals what already exists.

Last month, Ms. Jennifer Bailey, vice president of Apple Pay, made several positive statements praising cryptocurrencies, including:

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And the:

“It is interesting, and it has long-term potential.”

But it seems that Cook has put an end to the analyzes and expectations that Apple could launch a cryptocurrency in the future, at least in the near future.

Tim Cook’s denial was categorical, saying in this regard:

the currency Like the Ministry of Defense it must remain in the hands of the Government of the States, and this is the essence of their mission.

We elect our representatives to assume their governmental responsibilities, companies are not elected and should not enter this direction

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However, Apple appears from time to time in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in general.

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