MARA Invests in AI Firm Exaion, Expanding into Future Technologies

Bitcoin mining giant MARA Holdings announced a strategic acquisition on August 12, 2025. The company will acquire a significant 64% stake in Exaion, a French technology firm specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). This move marks MARA’s largest investment outside of Bitcoin mining as the company seeks to diversify into the rapidly growing AI market and cloud infrastructure. The deal is valued at $168 million and will allow MARA to tap into Exaion’s expertise in developing energy-efficient data centers and AI services for businesses and governments.