According to @VitalikButerin, recent 'attacks on Europe' are 'getting unhinged,' while he explicitly called GDPR clickthroughs 'dumb' and EU 'Chat Control' 'awful' in a Dec 9, 2025 post on X; the post frames criticism of EU tech policy but urges restraint in broad-brush attacks. Source: Vitalik Buterin on X, Dec 9, 2025. The post contains no mention of cryptocurrencies, ETH pricing, or trading guidance. Source: Vitalik Buterin on X, Dec 9, 2025. Vitalik Buterin is the co-founder of Ethereum (ETH), providing context for market participants tracking high-profile statements. Source: Ethereum Foundation.