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Crypto · November 12, 2026

Bitcoin plunges to $71k as Jensen Huang abruptly resigns sending Nvidia into $2 trillion wipeout

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Jensen Huang has resigned immediately as President, CEO, and board member of NVIDIA after 33 years of leadership. The company announced CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO while a permanent successor is sought. Harvey C. Jones has been appointed as the company's first board chair. The resignation follows unproven allegations and an independent board investigation regarding Huang's personal conduct, including reports of extramarital relationships. Following the announcement on November 12, NVIDIA's stock dropped significantly, which reportedly triggered a broader selloff in cryptocurrency markets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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  • Jensen Huang resigned as CEO and board member (NVIDIA)
  • Colette Kress named interim CEO (NVIDIA)

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  • The resignation follows an investigation into extramarital relationships (NVIDIA board (according to reports))

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  • The departure raises questions about whether the next CEO can sustain financing for the AI boom (CryptoSlate)

Reported by multiple outlets

  • Jensen Huang resigned as CEO, President, and board member of NVIDIA effective immediately
  • CFO Colette Kress was appointed as interim CEO
  • Harvey C. Jones was appointed as board chair
  • Jensen Huang led NVIDIA for 33 years

Reported by only some outlets

  • The resignation follows reports of an independent board investigation into Huang's alleged extramarital relationships
  • One alleged relationship reportedly involved a woman suspected of having Chinese intelligence connections

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