# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Supermicro

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Supermicro", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

A Hair Dryer Blows Open the World's Largest Nvidia Chip Smuggling Case

A co-founder and senior executive of Supermicro, Wally Liaw, has been arrested in California for orchestrating the largest AI chip smuggling case in history, involving $2.5 billion worth of Nvidia GPUs destined for China. The scheme involved using a Southeast Asian shell company to purchase servers under the guise of legitimate use, then repackaging them for illegal shipment to China. To deceive auditors, the group created counterfeit servers with real serial numbers transferred using a hairdryer. Liaw, who faces up to 20 years in prison, accelerated operations ahead of new U.S. export restrictions in May 2025. The case highlights the persistent demand for Nvidia chips in China, where black market prices are 50% higher, and the evolving sophistication of smuggling networks, from individual couriers to corporate insiders.

比推03/20 12:43

A Hair Dryer Blows Open the World's Largest Nvidia Chip Smuggling Case

比推03/20 12:43

A Hair Dryer Blows Open the World's Largest Nvidia Chip Smuggling Case

A co-founder and senior executive of Supermicro, Wally Liaw, has been arrested in California for orchestrating the largest AI chip smuggling case in history, involving $2.5 billion worth of Nvidia GPUs illegally shipped to China. The scheme involved using a Southeast Asian shell company to purchase servers under false pretenses, which were then repackaged and rerouted to China. To deceive auditors, the group created counterfeit servers with identical exteriors but no internal chips, using hairdryers to carefully remove and transfer serial number labels from genuine packaging. Despite prior warnings and awareness of similar arrests, Liaw continued the operation, accelerating shipments before new U.S. export restrictions took effect. Supermicro's stock fell 13% following the news, and the company has suspended Liaw and terminated others involved. The case highlights the persistent high demand for Nvidia chips in China, where black market prices can be 50% higher, driving sophisticated smuggling operations despite escalating U.S. export controls.

marsbit03/20 09:18

A Hair Dryer Blows Open the World's Largest Nvidia Chip Smuggling Case

marsbit03/20 09:18

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