Nansen Lands in Gelephu Mindfulness City: New Strategic Collaboration for the Digital Asset Ecosystem in Bhutan

Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), the Special Administrative Region of Bhutan dedicated to sustainable economic development, takes a new step forward in building a world-class digital ecosystem.
On February 24, 2026, GMC and Nansen, a leading onchain analytics platform, announced a strategic collaboration that will see Nansen establish an operational presence within the city. This partnership marks a key moment for the future of digital finance in the region, enhancing transparency and analytical capability in the sector.

Nansen: Excellence in Onchain Analysis

Nansen is globally recognized as an AI-native platform for onchain analysis, used by institutions, investors, and funds to monitor blockchain activity, identify Smart Money signals, and act swiftly on this information.
With over 500 million labeled addresses and real-time data across all major chains, Nansen provides a comprehensive experience that enables efficient and immediate research, trading, and management of digital portfolios.

Nansen’s arrival in Gelephu Mindfulness City is not merely a geographical expansion: the company plans to establish a new local entity, form a Bhutan-based team, and develop analytical capabilities directly on-site. This approach aims to provide tangible tools to support the growth of the digital asset ecosystem in the region.

Gelephu Mindfulness City: A Model of Sustainable Development

GMC was born as a visionary project, with the aim of creating an international-level economic hub in southern Bhutan. The city’s development model is based on three pillars: mindfulness, sustainability, and innovation.
The Special Administrative Region integrates traditional Bhutanese values with globally recognized best legal practices, cutting-edge design, and state-of-the-art technologies. All of this leverages the Kingdom’s abundant renewable energy resources to become a global example of holistic development.

In recent years, GMC has launched a series of initiatives related to digital assets, including partnerships for custody infrastructure, tokenization, institutional liquidity, and the development of legal and regulatory frameworks.
These projects demonstrate the city’s deliberate strategy: to build the foundations of a credible ecosystem aligned with institutional standards, avoiding speculative growth and prioritizing long-term solidity.

A Collaboration for Transparency and Governance

The agreement between GMC and Nansen aims to enhance transparency and the quality of analysis within the Bhutanese digital ecosystem.
By bringing analytical expertise directly on-site, the partnership seeks to provide unprecedented visibility into onchain activities, enabling stakeholders to participate in an informed manner and contributing to raising governance standards.

Jigdrel Singay, Board Director at Gelephu Mindfulness City, emphasizes the importance of this approach: “Developing a credible digital ecosystem requires solid analytical foundations and a constant local commitment. At GMC, we focus on building layers of support—data, governance, and human capabilities—that allow innovation to develop responsibly. Nansen’s decision to invest in local skills, sharing its analytical expertise, perfectly aligns with our long-term vision.”

Alex Svanevik, CEO and co-founder of Nansen, also expresses enthusiasm for the collaboration: “Bhutan is building something genuinely new: a jurisdiction designed for the future of finance, not adapted from the past. Nansen is proud to be part of this vision. We are here to make onchain trading accessible, transparent, and intelligent for anyone building at GMC.”

An Institutional and Responsible Digital Ecosystem

The approach of Gelephu Mindfulness City stands out for its commitment to creating a digital environment that is credible and aligned with institutional standards. Rather than pursuing rapid or speculative growth, GMC aims to lay the foundational blocks for solid development: reliable infrastructure, transparent governance, and the training of qualified human capital.

The collaboration with Nansen fits into this strategy, providing advanced analytical tools and promoting a culture of transparency and informed participation. The goal is to encourage the responsible adoption of digital assets, while simultaneously ensuring the security and trust of institutional operators and investors.

Bhutan: A Laboratory for the Future of Finance

The Gelephu Mindfulness City project represents one of the most ambitious initiatives in the global digital asset landscape. By integrating tradition and innovation, sustainability and technology, GMC aims to serve as a model for future digital cities. The presence of Nansen, with its expertise in onchain analysis and data management, will help make the ecosystem even more robust and transparent.

In a world where digital finance is rapidly evolving, the collaboration between GMC and Nansen demonstrates that it is possible to build a future where innovation and responsibility go hand in hand. Thanks to this alliance, Bhutan positions itself as an international benchmark for the development of sustainable and institutionally reliable digital ecosystems.

For more information on Gelephu Mindfulness City and investment opportunities, you can visit the official website www.gmc.bt or contact directly at [email protected]. To explore Nansen’s solutions, the website www.nansen.ai is available.