Crypto Digest by MINE.exchange (16

Bhutan allocates 10,000 BTC to build a “mindfulness city”
The Bhutanese government has directed 10,000 bitcoins from its sovereign reserve toward the development of an innovative city focused on sustainable development, digital technologies, and the philosophy of mindfulness. The project combines blockchain, ecology, and the economy of the future.
Vitalik Buterin calls to simplify Ethereum
The co-founder of Ethereum stated that the protocol and ecosystem need to be simplified. According to him, excessive architectural complexity reduces security and makes network scaling more difficult.
Nvidia shares become more volatile than Bitcoin
Analysts noted that fluctuations in Nvidia’s stock in 2025 exceeded Bitcoin’s volatility. The reasons include hype around AI chips, rising investor expectations, and sharp corrections in the stock market.
Free Chrome VPN collected AI chat conversations
An investigation revealed that a popular free VPN extension for Chrome was intercepting and analyzing users’ conversations with AI services, including chatbots. The incident raised serious concerns about privacy and the security of browser extensions.
US unveils a crypto taxation bill
American lawmakers have introduced a new bill proposing unified rules for the taxation of crypto assets. The document предусматривает mandatory reporting, capital gains taxes, and increased transaction oversight.
Investor loses nearly $50 million in address spoofing attack
A major cryptocurrency holder fell victim to a sophisticated attack in which attackers substituted the recipient address. As a result of a single transaction, approximately $50 million was lost.
Ellison and former FTX executives banned from managing companies for years
A court has banned Caroline Ellison and two former top executives of FTX from holding executive positions in financial and investment companies for many years, intensifying the consequences of the exchange’s collapse.

Crypto Digest by MINE.exchange (16–22 December 2025)