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Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Eyes Asia Acquisitions Before Nasdaq Listing Vote

The firm is targeting Asia-based deals to boost its corporate bitcoin treasury ahead of a shareholder vote on a Nasdaq reverse merger

Trump-backed American Bitcoin targets acquisitions in Asia to boost Bitcoin reserves
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Trump backed miner seeks asian bitcoin acquisitions

Overview

  • American Bitcoin is in discussions to acquire publicly listed firms in Japan and is evaluating potential deals in Hong Kong to establish regional crypto treasury vehicles.
  • It plans to secure a Nasdaq listing through a reverse merger with Gryphon Digital Mining, with shareholders set to vote on August 27.
  • Hut 8 holds a majority stake and remains the exclusive operations partner following the March joint venture that prompted the rebrand from American Data Centers.
  • Public reports differ on its bitcoin holdings and fundraising—figures range from 215 BTC to 1,941 BTC and an alleged $200 million raise remains unverified.
  • Company statements highlight an ambition to mirror Michael Saylor’s corporate treasury playbook by building an efficient bitcoin accumulation platform.