With support from Hut 8 Corp. and Eric Trump, the Bitcoin mining startup American Bitcoin Corp. is set to merge with Gryphon Digital Mining Inc. (Nasdaq: GRYP) and begin trading publicly.
The companies both announced on Monday that GRYP would be involved. As a result of the stock-for-stock merger, the joined company will be known as American Bitcoin. According to the press release:
“Upon closing, the combined company will operate under the American Bitcoin brand, led by the management and board of directors of American Bitcoin. The combined company is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ‘ABTC.’”
Gryphon Hands Over Control to ABTC
The leadership of the company after the merger will solely be American BTC’s current executives, with Gryphon quitting most control. Gutterman, CEO of Gryphon, underlined the impact on shareholders, saying it represented “the next era of public BTC mining.”
The main part of the new company’s ownership will go to American BTC investors, who are set to keep almost 98%. American Bitcoin will have 98% in the new company, with Gryphon shareholders owning only 2%.
American Bitcoin Plans Rapid Market Entry
The deal is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2025, as long as it gets shareholder approval and regulatory approval. According to the announcement, American BTC, which started earlier this year, is outlined as a business that focuses on amassing Bitcoin on a large scale by mining and using other strategies.
Genoot, a director at American BTC and CEO of Hut 8, explained the key strategic purpose of choosing to go public through a merger. According to Genoot, going public with American BTC is a needed move to achieve the fast and big growth we want for the company. He added:
“Time-to-market was a critical factor, and this transaction enables an efficient path to public markets by combining with an entity that is structurally aligned with American Bitcoin’s mining-focused launch strategy.”
Nasdaq Listing Expected to Elevate ABTC
The merger creates possibilities for fast business growth, yet both companies are aware of possible threats. Among the risks are government regulations, avoidable market swings, and the process of joining two companies together.
However, the management teams are optimistic and see the combination as a big milestone in the institutional adoption of BTC mining. When the new company starts trading on Nasdaq under the symbol “ABTC”, it is expected to boost American Bitcoin’s role as a major competitor in BTC mining.
Conclusion
The combination of American Bitcoin Corp. and Gryphon Digital Mining is an important step toward big-scale institutional BTC mining. As leadership goes to American BTC and a Nasdaq debut as ‘ABTC’ is planned, the companies want to keep growing regardless of challenges such as regulations and integration.
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FAQs
1. Why are American Bitcoin and Gryphon merging?
To fast-track American BTC’s public listing and scale BTC mining operations.
2. Who will lead the new company?
American BTC’s current executives and board will take full control.
3. How will ownership be split?
American BTC will own 98%, Gryphon shareholders 2%.
4. When will the merger be completed?
Expected in Q3 2025, pending approvals.
Glossary Of Key terms
American Bitcoin Corp.
A BTC mining company backed by Hut 8 and Eric Trump.Gryphon Digital Mining Inc.
A Nasdaq-listed BTC mining firm merging with American Bitcoin.Stock-for-Stock Transaction
A merger where shares are exchanged instead of cash.Nasdaq
A major U.S. stock exchange where the new company will list.ABTC
The ticker symbol for the combined company on Nasdaq.Bitcoin Mining
The process of earning BTC by validating transactions.
References
americanbtc.com
sec.gov
hut8.com
ir.gryphondigitalmining.com
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