Nvidia Hit With Crypto Lawsuit From SEC and DOJ

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen my fair share of corporate scandals and regulatory battles. This latest tussle between Nvidia and the SEC, coupled with the involvement of the DOJ, is a case that piques my interest for several reasons.


Nvidia is facing legal action from both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), collectively.

As an analyst, I’ve uncovered a significant revelation: It appears that Nvidia may not have fully disclosed the extent to which cryptocurrency mining contributed to the surge in their revenue generated from the sale of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), according to SEC guidelines.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) determined that Nvidia failed to disclose important information as required by both the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. According to the SEC, this inadequate transparency left investors uninformed about the true financial status of the company.

On the contrary, Nvidia asserts that their disclosures were truthful and in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations regarding them.

The legal dispute can be traced as far back as 2018. Shareholders accused the company of understating its dependence on income generated from cryptocurrency transactions, particularly during periods when there was a significant demand for Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) in the crypto market.

Initially, the lawsuit was dismissed by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2021 for not having enough evidence. However, a recent split decision in August 2023 revived the case.

On October 2nd, Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar and SEC attorney Theodore Weiman submitted a document stating that there appears to be sufficient proof to continue with the ongoing case.

Additionally, the inclusion of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) bolsters the strength of the lawsuit. These authorities have also expressed their intent to present their views during the Supreme Court hearing scheduled for November.

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2024-10-05 22:46