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Trump sons launch new Bitcoin mining business called 'American Bitcoin'


Published on 2025-03-31 14:01:06 - Fortune
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  • Eric Trump is American Bitcoin's cofounder and chief strategy officer. Matt Prusak, the former chief commercial officer of Hut 8, is the company's CEO. Justin Mateen, the cofounder of the dating app Tinder, is a board member, along with two other Hut 8 executives.

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have launched a new Bitcoin mining company named American Bitcoin, aiming to capitalize on the growing cryptocurrency market. The venture is part of a broader trend where high-profile individuals and companies are investing in Bitcoin mining due to its potential for high returns. American Bitcoin plans to establish mining operations in the United States, focusing on sustainable energy sources to reduce environmental impact. The company's announcement has stirred interest in the crypto community, with some seeing it as a strategic move to diversify the Trump family's business interests into the digital economy. However, the involvement of the Trump family in this sector also raises questions about the intersection of politics, business, and cryptocurrency regulation.

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