American Bitcoin expands fleet with 11,298 new ASIC miners by March 2026

American Bitcoin, supported by the Trump family, is expanding its operations by acquiring 11,298 new ASIC miners, increasing its fleet to 89,242 and boosting capacity by approximately 12% to around 28.1 EH/s. This expansion reflects a broader trend of increasing political ties to Bitcoin infrastructure as American Bitcoin enhances its mining capabilities at the Drumheller facility, with new hardware set to be deployed by March 2026.

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