# Trump Family Enters Bitcoin Mining With 'American Bitcoin' Venture

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Mar 31, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/de/read/trump-family-enters-bitcoin-mining-with-new-venture-american-bitcoin-report*

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Eric and Donald Trump Jr. are reportedly partnering with crypto miner Hut 8 on a new company called American Bitcoin, aiming to build a U.S.-based bitcoin reserve, [The Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/the-trump-family-advances-its-all-out-crypto-blitz-this-time-with-bitcoin-mining-86a1e8d9) reports.

## **What’s the Scoop?**
- **Major Mining Operation**: American Bitcoin will control 61,000 mining machines, with plans to establish a substantial 'bitcoin reserve.'
- **Partnership with Hut 8**: Hut 8 will own 80% of the venture and provide the mining hardware and infrastructure across 11 U.S. data centers.
- **Family Expansion into Crypto**: This move solidifies the Trump family’s presence in crypto, adding to projects like World Liberty Financial and planned stablecoins.
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