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The statement validates that the AI capex cycle remains intact despite tariff-driven selloffs, which directly supports GPU demand and indirectly fuels speculation in AI-focused cryptos (FET, RNDR, AGIX). It also signals that institutional capital rotation from defensive to growth assets may accelerate if macro fears ease.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated the global tech stock selloff is a buying opportunity, emphasizing that AI buildout has just begun.

Nvidia CEO Calls Tech Selloff a 'Buying Opportunity,' Says AI Buildout 'Has Just Begun'

Jensen Huang’s AI boom could crash GPU mining for crypto – a hidden headwind for proof-of-work altcoins

While the crypto market is currently in extreme fear (Fear & Greed 23) and bearish price action, this event is a reminder that the tech infrastructure underpinning mining and trading remains in flux. Nvidia's consolidation into a single app may simplify driver management for the 5–10% of GPU owners who mine altcoins or stake, but the shift out of PoW mining (driven by Ethereum’s merge) has already diminished the relevance of GPU control panels for crypto. The broader trend toward integrated, automated user experiences in the GPU market mirrors the move toward user-friendly, non-custodial crypto wallets.

Nvidia has officially retired its GeForce Control Panel app after 20 years, with all supported features migrated to the new Nvidia App for GeForce users.

Nvidia Retires GeForce Control Panel After 20 Years, Miners Warn of Hidden Throttling Risks

Nvidia's Control Panel retirement may hide a second LHR-style throttling mechanism in the new App, aimed at squeezing crypto miners off gaming cards.

Nvidia Confirms Vera Rubin AI Platform for H2 2026, Flags Crypto Market Impact

Together AI, Pearl Research Labs Team Up on Proof of Useful Work to Cut Inference Costs

Mag‑7 Titans Report Earnings, Reaffirm Multi‑Billion AI Investments

Gaming is the fastest‑growing gateway to blockchain‑enabled play‑to‑earn and NFT ecosystems. A high‑profile update from CD Projekt Red could accelerate mainstream acceptance of crypto‑linked in‑game economies, especially as other studios race to embed tokenized assets. In a market where BTC dominance is >50% and altcoins are lagging, any positive risk‑on catalyst tends to flow first into Bitcoin.

CD Projekt Red is releasing a major update for Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 5 Pro.

CD Projekt Red Rolls Out Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro Update

Cyberpunk 2077’s Ray‑Tracing‑Pro update will tighten high‑end GPU supply, pushing miners toward ASICs and subtly lifting Bitcoin’s hash‑rate pressure.

Gaming accounts for ~15% of global discretionary spend and is a primary gateway to metaverse and blockchain‑gaming initiatives. Sony’s strong brand and upcoming cloud‑gaming push could accelerate institutional interest in gaming‑related crypto assets, especially as competitors (Microsoft, NVIDIA) explore crypto integrations.

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the March 2026 PlayStation Plus free‑games lineup.