Arbitrum, a prominent blockchain platform, has withdrawn from Nvidia's Ignition AI Accelerator program after Nvidia reportedly refused to associate with cryptocurrency projects. This decision underscores the ongoing tensions between traditional technology firms and the blockchain sector. Despite Nvidia's stance, Arbitrum continues to advance its platform, boasting a total value locked (TVL) of $12 billion and weekly flows of $285 million. The platform recently set a new all-time high in its TimeBoost auction, reaching $177 for a minute. Meanwhile, developments in related blockchain infrastructure include Solana validators receiving 30% of Arbitrum's value in the current MEV infrastructure, with searchers retaining 70%, amounting to $10 million per month. The Arbitrum Foundation confirmed its withdrawal from the Nvidia-backed accelerator, following earlier reports of Nvidia rejecting Arbitrum's bid to join the program.