Eric Trump & Asher Genoot to Headline Consensus 2025, Unveil Ambitious Bitcoin Mining Plans

April 17, 2025
Eric Trump & Asher Genoot to Headline Consensus 2025, Unveil Ambitious Bitcoin Mining Plans
  • In addition to American Bitcoin, Eric Trump serves as an advisor to Metaplanet, the largest bitcoin holder in Japan, and to Dominari Holdings, which recently invested $2 million in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust.

  • Trump and Genoot will present on the main stage on May 15 from 1:15 pm to 1:40 pm, followed by a session at the Bitcoin Mining Summit from 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm, joined by American Bitcoin's CEO Matt Prusak.

  • Eric Trump and Asher Genoot will headline at Consensus 2025, scheduled for May 14 to May 16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, marking their first on-stage appearance together.

  • During the event, Eric Trump will discuss his bitcoin mining venture, American Bitcoin, alongside Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot.

  • Trump's interest in cryptocurrency was ignited after the Trump Organization was 'debanked' by financial institutions during the Biden Administration, leading them to find crypto a faster and more transparent alternative.

  • The Trump family has ventured into multiple cryptocurrency projects, including World Liberty Financial, which is set to launch a stablecoin called USD1 with BitGo as its custodian.

  • Asher Genoot expressed his excitement about positioning North America as a leader in Bitcoin mining and the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and investors at the conference.

  • American Bitcoin, launched on March 31, 2025, aims to achieve over 50 EH/s of mining capacity, aspiring to become the world's largest pure-play Bitcoin miner.

  • Eric Trump described American Bitcoin as a transformative initiative for bitcoin mining in North America, expressing pride in unveiling their vision at the conference.

  • Consensus 2025 will feature over 500 speakers and provide immersive experiences, covering topics such as Bitcoin mining, institutional adoption, and innovations in Web3.

  • Despite his enthusiasm for cryptocurrency, Eric Trump's recent investment advice has resulted in losses, with ether (ETH) dropping from around $2,700 to approximately $1,500 since his February 2025 tweet.

  • The conference is expected to attract over 15,000 attendees, highlighting the growing interest in digital finance.

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