Arbitrum has ended its collaboration with Nvidia’s Ignition AI Accelerator program, citing concerns over brand association with cryptocurrency projects. The move, announced on April 27, 2025, resulted in a 10% drop in the ARB token value within 24 hours. This decision comes as Nvidia, known for its skepticism towards cryptocurrencies, requested removal of its branding from such announcements. While this departure may affect market confidence in Arbitrum’s token, it’s not been seen to significantly impact Ethereum or Bitcoin. 3rd-party blockchain companies like Arbitrum have historically struggled to secure long-term commitments from tech giants, particularly in light of Nvidia’s previous experiences with regulatory issues. The incident underscores the ongoing challenge for crypto projects to gain mainstream acceptance and collaboration from major technology players,