Nvidia's accelerator program has officially excluded cryptocurrency companies from participating, along with four other business categories: consulting and outsourced development firms, cloud service providers, resellers and distributors, and publicly traded companies. This shift marks a significant change in Nvidia's stance on crypto startups, which were previously involved in the program, such as Ubex in 2018. Nvidia’s Inception Program aims to support companies under 10 years old, regardless of their funding stage. The company is primarily known for its semiconductors that are essential in powering data center microchips, which have gained popularity within the cryptocurrency mining sector. In addition, Nvidia recently launched its H20 chip, designed to comply with U.S. export restrictions aimed at China, demonstrating the company's effects on AI hardware sales and the impact of geopolitical tensions. This decision to sidestep crypto firms may reflect broader market challenges and regulatory scrutiny affecting the digital assets sector.

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