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 <p>Marathon Digital secures a cash deal with Generate Capital and a PBC subsidiary to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/acquire.html">acquire</a> two operational Bitcoin <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/mining.html">mining</a> farms, expanding its capacity to around 390 megawatts.</p>
 <p>As stated in the&nbsp;Dec. 19 release, the transaction marks Marathon’s shift from an asset-light organization to managing a diversified Bitcoin <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/mining.html">mining</a> portfolio, acquiring its first fully owned <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/sites.html">sites</a>. Currently holding 584 megawatts, with 3% owned and 97% hosted by third parties, the acquisition will bring the total capacity to approximately 910 megawatts.&nbsp;</p>
 <p>Following the deal, 45% will be on Marathon-owned <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/sites.html">sites</a>, expanding opportunities for future growth and potentially doubling the operational hash rate to around 50 exahashes within the next 18-24 months.</p>
 <p>As per the agreement terms, Generate will transfer ownership of data centers in Granbury, Texas, and Kearney, Neb., currently operated by third parties, to Marathon in exchange for $178.6 million, or $458,000 per megawatt, subject to adjustments, to be paid in cash from Marathon’s balance sheet. The transaction, contingent on customary closing conditions, is anticipated to conclude in the first quarter of 2024.</p>
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 <p>This announcement contrasts a report from last&nbsp;month, in which the firm outlined plans for international expansion before the Bitcoin halving. At the time, this change in approach was said to establish the firm as the most geographically diversified miner, potentially resulting in a gradual reduction in production costs.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Source: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://thebittimes.com/marathon-digital-acquires-bitcoin-mining-sites-in-179m-deal-tbt74197.html">https://thebittimes.com/marathon-digital-acquires-bitcoin-mining-sites-in-179m-deal-tbt74197.html</a></p>

Marathon Digital acquires Bitcoin mining sites in $179m deal

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