{"id":41119,"date":"2025-08-08T08:01:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T08:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=41119"},"modified":"2025-08-08T08:01:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T08:01:53","slug":"winklevoss-twins-back-trump-affiliated-bitcoin-miner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=41119","title":{"rendered":"Winklevoss Twins Back Trump-Affiliated Bitcoin Miner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have invested <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bitcoin into<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> American Bitcoin Corp., a mining company connected to Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. The news came out during an investor call with Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot, confirming the twins participated in a recent funding round through a private placement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">American Bitcoin Formed Through Asset Merger<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The company <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">was created<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> earlier this year after Hut 8 merged its infrastructure with a separate entity linked to the Trump family. The result was a new firm built from the combined mining operations and set up with plans to go public. It has quickly become one of the more closely watched players in the space, especially with the new financial and political ties now out in the open.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Winklevoss twins just bet on Trump-linked Bitcoin mining.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what\u2019s happening:<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tyler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">@tyler<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cameron?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">@cameron<\/a> invest in American Bitcoin Corp<\/p>\n<p>    Trump\u2019s sons are part-owners<\/p>\n<p>    Going public via Gryphon merger<\/p>\n<p>    Trump fam + Hut 8 will own 98%<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">#BTC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jMuh8UpHJc\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/jMuh8UpHJc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Satoshi Talks (@Satoshi_Talks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Satoshi_Talks\/status\/1953585424812675453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">August 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Miner Optimism Meets a Well-Timed Investment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The twins chose an interesting time to step in. Bitcoin mining stocks have been on a tear lately, posting bigger gains than Bitcoin itself. Post-halving economics, energy costs, and rising interest in self-custodied reserves have all helped improve the outlook. The twins <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">didn\u2019t<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> just pick a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">side,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> they put capital into a sector that has been quietly regaining momentum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-cryptocurrency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Trump Connection Adds More Than Drama<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the first time the Winklevoss twins have aligned with Trump-affiliated efforts. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They\u2019ve<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> previously donated to pro-Trump political groups and have been active in policy conversations around crypto regulation. This investment puts them even closer to that circle and signals a shared interest in promoting the domestic mining narrative that has gained traction in political circles.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cpp-crypto-chart cpp-crypto-chart-99btc cpp-crypto-chart-btc\" data-coin-symbol=\"btc\" data-price-usd=\"BTC Price (USD)\" data-main-color=\"#4caf05\" data-watermark-image=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99bitcoins-logo.png\" data-chart-style=\"99btc\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-top-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-info-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/26205235\/btc.svg\" alt=\"btc logo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-details\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-labels-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-name\">Bitcoin<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price-info\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-values-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-symbol\">BTC<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap-value\">$2.34T<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-selectors cpp-chart-selectors-99btc\"><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"24h\">24h<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"7d\">7d<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"30d\">30d<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"1y\">1y<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"all_time\">All time<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><canvas id=\"cpp-chart-68958d79da4dc\" class=\"cpp-chart-container cpp-chart-container-99btc\"><\/canvas><\/div>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">$2 Billion Bitcoin Treasury Sets the Stage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">American Bitcoin Corp. is not operating on a small scale. The company recently acquired around $2 billion worth of Bitcoin for its <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">own<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> reserves, setting itself up as one of the largest public holders of the asset. It also plans to list on Nasdaq, which would make it one of the few mining companies to go public with both a large treasury and visible political backing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Political Capital Meets Digital Assets<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a growing overlap between political power and crypto infrastructure. With this move, the Winklevoss twins have tied themselves even more directly to one side of the U.S. political map. Whether that pays off depends on more than just market conditions. It also raises questions about how political influence might shape mining policy, tax treatment, and federal oversight going forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Comes Next for the Company<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">American Bitcoin Corp. now faces the challenge of converting this momentum into performance. The market will be watching its listing, treasury strategy, and investor updates closely. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> also a broader question about how this alliance might affect the role of Bitcoin in the 2024 election cycle and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Winklevoss investment adds a layer of complexity to what was already a high-profile mining company. With Bitcoin, politics, and power now sharing the same boardroom, the crypto space has another storyline worth following.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The Winklevoss twins invested Bitcoin into American Bitcoin Corp., a mining company with links to Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        American Bitcoin Corp. was formed through a merger involving Hut 8 and Trump-affiliated mining infrastructure, with plans to go public.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The twins\u2019 investment comes as Bitcoin mining stocks outperform the asset itself, signaling renewed confidence in the sector.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        This move deepens the Winklevoss-Trump connection and aligns with political narratives around domestic mining and crypto policy.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        American Bitcoin Corp. holds around $2 billion in Bitcoin and is preparing a Nasdaq listing, placing it among the largest public BTC holders.    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-btc\/winklevoss-twins-back-trump-affiliated-bitcoin-miner\/\">Winklevoss Twins Back Trump-Affiliated Bitcoin Miner<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have invested Bitcoin into American Bitcoin Corp., a mining company connected to Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. The news came out during an investor call with Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot, confirming the twins participated in a recent funding round through a private placement. 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