The company, majority-owned by Hut 8, confirmed raising $220 million through a private placement of 11 million shares. Most notably, $10 million worth of shares were bought with Bitcoin, signaling a high-stakes bet on the future of digital assets.

Bitcoin-Funded Investment Draws Attention

The Form 8-K filing with the SEC reveals a significant shift in how capital is raised in the crypto world. American Bitcoin accepted Bitcoin instead of fiat for part of the raise, with an average acquisition price of $104,000 per coin.

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As of June 10, the company held 215 Bitcoin in its treasury — a figure likely to rise after this funding round. The strategic choice to hold Bitcoin rather than sell signals long-term confidence in the asset.

Hut 8 Expands Global Presence With Dubai Office

Meanwhile, parent company Hut 8 is expanding internationally. Bloomberg reports that a new office has been opened in Dubai under the name Hut 8 Investment Ltd., aimed at cryptocurrency trading and digital asset accumulation.

CEO Asher Genoot stated that the Dubai expansion would enhance capital strategy precision and execution. Importantly, Hut 8 clarified that the Dubai office operates independently from American Bitcoin.

The move reflects the United Arab Emirates’ growing appeal as a hub for crypto startups, thanks to favorable regulations and tax structures.

Going Public via Nasdaq: A Major Milestone

American Bitcoin also announced plans to go public by merging with Gryphon Digital Mining, a company listed on Nasdaq. The stock-for-stock merger will retain the American Bitcoin name and see Eric Trump take a seat on the board.

Post-merger, current American Bitcoin shareholders will own 98% of the new entity, while Hut 8 continues to oversee operations — cementing its position as a leading force in the global Bitcoin mining sector.

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Quick Raise from Institutional Investors

On Thursday, The Smarter Web Company announced that it raised £41.2 million ($56.59 million) from institutional investors via an accelerated bookbuild process. This included £36.27M from the bookbuild and £4.97M from additional subscription, priced at £2.9 ($3.98) per share.

The shares are expected to go live starting July 1.

Bitcoin Holdings Surge to Over 543 BTC

Two days before the raise, The Smarter Web Company revealed that it bought 196.8 BTC at an average price of $103,290 per coin, totaling over $20 million. As of Tuesday, the company held 543.52 BTC, now worth approximately $58.19 million.

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The company began its Bitcoin treasury strategy in April but has accepted Bitcoin as a payment method since 2023. In June alone, the firm purchased BTC five times, increasing its holdings by over 460 BTC.

Stock Drops Despite BTC Accumulation

The Smarter Web Company PLC (TSWCF) trades on the OTCQB market in the U.S. Its shares fell 15% Thursday, closing at $3.56, with an additional 1.8% drop in after-hours trading. However, the stock is still up 274% year-to-date.

More UK Firms Embrace Bitcoin

Vinanz, another UK firm, added 37.72 BTC this week, while Abraxas Capital acquired over $250M in Bitcoin in April. Despite unclear crypto regulation in the UK, companies continue accumulating BTC.

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