Trump woos Bitcoin miners, vows support amidst industry backlash

Former President Donald Trump met with several Bitcoin miners at Mar-a-Lago, expressing support for the industry's role in energy stabilization. CleanSpark Inc.'s Matthew Schultz reported Trump's enthusiasm for cryptocurrency, promising advocacy for miners in the White House. Trump's recent focus on Bitcoin aligns with efforts to court new voters, with plans to prioritize "MADE IN THE USA" Bitcoin. Amid growing scrutiny, miners seek political allies while the US emerges as Bitcoin's primary mining hub.

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By David Pan

Several Bitcoin miners met with former president Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday night, according to Matthew Schultz, executive chairman at crypto mining company CleanSpark Inc.

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