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Marathon Digital Holdings reported a production of 1,202 Bitcoins in October, selling 961 to cover costs, with a remaining holding of 13,396 unrestricted BTC as of month-end.
<a href="https://crypto.news/tag/marathon-digital-holdings/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/marathon-digital-holdings/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc.</a>, a major player in the Bitcoin mining sector, has <a href="https://ir.mara.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1331/marathon-digital-holdings-announces-bitcoin-production" data-type="link" data-id="https://ir.mara.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1331/marathon-digital-holdings-announces-bitcoin-production" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">shared a snapshot</a> of its performance and ongoing developments for October 2023. In the latest update, the company detailed a slight increase in its energized hash rate, signaling continued growth in its mining capabilities.
Fred Thiel, Marathon’s Chairman and CEO, noted a 1% rise in the energized hash rate, now reaching 19.2 exahashes. This advancement is particularly attributed to the progress in the company’s Garden City, Texas facility, which contributed 4.1 exahashes. As this site approaches full operational capacity, Marathon is set to exceed its target of 23 exahashes, aiming to become the largest <a href="https://crypto.news/bitcoin-miners-accumulating-coins-despite-sharp-price-drops/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/bitcoin-miners-accumulating-coins-despite-sharp-price-drops/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin miner</a> in North America.
Marathon’s presence is not just growing in the U.S.; its international ventures are also expanding, with 2.3 exahashes already functioning in Abu Dhabi. Further expansion is expected by the year’s end.
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The company is also exploring innovative mining solutions to improve sustainability and reduce energy costs. A pilot project in Utah is now mining Bitcoin (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/bitcoin/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/bitcoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BTC</a>) using methane gas from landfills, reflecting Marathon’s commitment to environmental responsibility and renewable energy use.
For October, Marathon’s U.S. operations produced 1,184 bitcoins, marking a significant year-over-year increase. The efficiency of Marathon’s fleet is also set to improve, based on the manufacturer’s specifications, which is a crucial factor in mining performance.
Financially, Marathon displayed robust health, ending the month with $156.1 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. Additionally, the company strategically sold some of its Bitcoin holdings to support operations and maintain financial stability.
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