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NVIDIA Scandal Hits Crypto: Bitcoin Drops, $1B Liquidated

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  • Cryptocurrency markets experienced a severe downturn after NVIDIA's board initiated an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang over allegations regarding a relationship with an individual suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence.
  • Because traditional equity markets were closed over the weekend, crypto bore the brunt of the initial reaction, causing Bitcoin to drop and triggering $1 billion in liquidations.

Summarized automatically by Kryptokite from reporting by Bitcoinist. Read the original sources for full detail.

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  • BitcoinistNVIDIA Scandal Hits Crypto: Bitcoin Drops, $1B Liquidated · 2 hours agoRead on Bitcoinist

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