MARA Bets on AI Infrastructure with $168 Million Acquisition of French Data Center Provider Exaion Translation: MARA Bets on AI Infrastructure with $168 Million Acquisition of French Data Center Provider Exaion

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings is in discussions to acquire a 64% stake in the French data center provider Exaion for $168 million, according to a report by Bloomberg.

The publication indicates that this investment signifies a shift in priorities for the mining company amidst changes in the industry. Unlike its competitors, who concentrate on infrastructure for large data centers, MARA is focusing on AI inference technologies, which are essential for data processing in artificial intelligence.

The current owner of Exaion, the investment arm of the French energy giant EDF, will retain a portion of the business. The deal also includes an option for MARA to increase its stake to 75% for an additional $127 million.

The company remains the largest miner in the market, with a capitalization of $5.8 billion.

As miners transition into adjacent sectors, NYSE-traded Cango continues to strengthen its position in mining. The company has acquired a 50 MW farm in Georgia for $19.5 million, as stated in a press release.

The facility is fully operational and includes power distribution systems, immersion cooling racks, and support staff. Cango plans to allocate 30 MW for its own mining while reserving the remaining 20 MW for hosting third-party clients.

Previously, the firm specialized in automotive services in China. In 2025, it underwent rebranding and shifted its focus to developing cryptocurrency infrastructure. Recently, Cango joined the «50 EH/s club» alongside MARA and CleanSpark.

As of August 8, the miner’s total holdings amounted to 4,678.9 BTC, valued at $561 million. Over the past week, the company mined 149.1 BTC.

It is worth noting that on August 9, the mining difficulty of Bitcoin increased by 1.42% to reach 129.44 TH, setting a new all-time high.