Bitcoin2026-08-12 12:21:24MARA pledges 18,750 BTC for $750 million in loans tied to AI and energy expansionMARA Holdings said in its latest quarterly filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it pledged 18,750 BTC as collateral for two bitcoin-backed loans totaling $750 million in principal. The financing package includes a refinancing of an existing $150 million credit facility from Coinbase Credit, plus an additional $300 million from the same lender. Two Prime Lending provided another $300 million. MARA said both loans have been fully drawn. The company put the blended financing cost at about 7.56%, with the debt maturing primarily in August 2028. At the time the transactions were completed, the pledged bitcoin was worth about $1.2 billion. The filing also stated that if bitcoin’s price falls and the collateral ratio drops below agreed levels, MARA could be required to post additional collateral. If it does not, the pledged BTC could face liquidation. MARA said the new capital will be used for general corporate purposes and to support its acquisition of Long Ridge Energy & Power, a deal valued at about $1.5 billion. Long Ridge owns a natural gas power plant in Ohio with expected capacity of 505 MW and more than 1,600 acres of industrial land. MARA plans to develop the site into a base for bitcoin mining, AI, and high-performance computing infrastructure.1730
Bitcoin miner2026-08-12 12:21:53MARA Holdings Pledges 18,750 BTC to Back $750M in LoansBitcoin miner MARA Holdings has disclosed in its latest quarterly SEC filing that it pledged 18,750 BTC to secure two bitcoin-collateralized loans totaling $750 million. Coinbase Credit provided a facility that refinances an existing $150 million credit line and adds $300 million in new funding, while Two Prime Lending supplied another $300 million. Both loans have been fully drawn, with a combined financing cost of about 7.56% and a maturity around August 2028. The pledged BTC was worth approximately $1.2 billion at the time of the transaction. If Bitcoin's price falls and pushes the collateral ratio below the agreed threshold, MARA could face margin calls or risk liquidation of the BTC. Proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes and to support MARA's acquisition of Long Ridge Energy & Power. The deal has an enterprise value of about $1.5 billion. Long Ridge owns a natural gas power plant in Ohio with an estimated capacity of 505 MW and more than 1,600 acres of industrial land, which MARA plans to develop into a hub for Bitcoin mining, AI, and high-performance computing.1860
Bitcoin2026-08-07 13:17:23Mara Holdings Sells 726 BTC, Retains 35,600 BTCBitcoinTreasuries.NET said on X that listed Bitcoin miner Mara Holdings has sold 726 BTC. The company now holds 35,600 BTC, ranking fourth in the Bitcoin 100 Ranking.1830
crypto stocks2026-08-06 13:30:51Bitget Data: Most Crypto Stocks Fall as Cipher Digital Drops 12.44%According to Bitget market data, crypto-related U.S. equities were broadly lower over the past 24 hours. Sharplink (SBET) added 0.48% and BitGo (BTGO) rose 0.20%, making them the only gainers listed in the update. On the downside, Cipher Digital (CIFR) fell 12.44%, the largest decline in the update. Riot Platforms (RIOT) slid 7.70%, Galaxy Digital (GLXY) dropped 7.31%, IREN Ltd lost 6.70%, TeraWulf (WULF) slipped 6.65%, and MARA Holdings declined 6.44%. Gemini (GEMI) fell 4.43%, Coinbase (COIN) dropped 2.38%, and Strategy (MSTR) lost 1.93%. Smaller declines were seen in Circle (CRCL), which was down 1.55%, Bullish (BLSH) down 1.02%, Strive (ASST) down 0.78%, and BitMine (BMNR) down 0.22%. The snapshot, taken from Bitget's stock market section, shows a mostly red session for the crypto equity group, with double-digit losses concentrated in Cipher Digital during the measured 24-hour window.2110
Bitget2026-08-03 13:31:26Bitget data shows broad declines in U.S. crypto stocks, with MARA down 6.75%Bitget market data showed a mostly weaker session for U.S.-listed crypto-related stocks over the past 24 hours. GEMI, the ticker for Gemini, was one of the few gainers and rose 0.26%, while BTGO, representing BitGo, was flat. The rest of the group largely moved lower. Among the decliners, BLSH (Bullish) fell 0.56% and MSTR (Strategy) dropped 1.70%. COIN (Coinbase) lost 2.45%, followed by WULF (TeraWulf) at 3.23%, SBET (Sharplink) at 3.37%, and BMNR (BitMine) at 3.56%. CRCL (Circle) slipped 3.90%, RIOT (Riot Platforms) fell 4.07%, CIFR (Cipher Digital) declined 4.35%, and IREN (IREN Ltd) was down 4.40%. MARA (MARA Holdings) posted the largest drop in the group, falling 6.75% over the same period. The figures were cited from Bitget market data.1910
MARA Holdings2026-07-29 10:05:04MARA CEO says AI generates more value from power than bitcoin mining, but data center buildouts cost far moreMARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel said the same unit of electricity can produce much higher returns when deployed for AI infrastructure than for bitcoin mining, reinforcing the idea that power access has become the key strategic asset for mining companies. MARA already has more than 4GW of energy capacity and is working with Starwood Capital to convert roughly 1GW of existing mining sites into AI and high-performance computing facilities, with plans to expand that platform beyond 2.5GW. On July 9, the company also signed an agreement with HIF USA to acquire more than 1,200 acres in Matagorda County, Texas, with up to 2GW of interconnection capacity and a total price of as much as $600 million. Thiel also pushed back on a common misreading of his remarks: the often-cited 10x to 15x figure refers to AI facility construction costs per megawatt, not revenue. He added that mining is not going away, especially in regions with low-cost or surplus power, where it can still serve as an effective way to absorb electricity.2230
Bitget2026-07-27 13:31:56Bitget data shows mixed moves in U.S.-listed crypto stocks, with MSTR up 1.75% and MARA down 4.00%U.S.-listed crypto-related stocks posted mixed performance over the past 24 hours, according to Bitget market data. Among the gainers, MSTR (Strategy) rose 1.75%, followed by BMNR (BitMine) at 1.67%, BTGO (BitGo) at 0.81%, COIN (Coinbase) at 0.76%, and CRCL (Circle) at 0.47%. On the losing side, BLSH (Bullish) slipped 0.08%, SBET (Sharplink) fell 0.49%, GEMI (Gemini) lost 0.66%, IREN (IREN Ltd) dropped 1.62%, CIFR (Cipher Digital) declined 2.89%, WULF (TeraWulf) fell 3.10%, RIOT (Riot Platforms) dropped 3.67%, and MARA (MARA Holdings) posted the largest decline in the group, down 4.00%. The data reflects a split session across crypto-linked U.S. equities rather than a uniform move for the sector.1510
MARA Holdings2026-07-26 00:17:47MARA partners with Starwood to shift mining sites toward AI data centersBitcoin miner MARA Holdings said it has entered a partnership with Starwood Capital Group to repurpose existing mining facilities for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. The initial target is about 1 GW of capacity, with plans to expand beyond 2.5 GW over time. MARA also recently sold about 20,000 BTC to repay debt and help fund the transition. The company said the move is aimed at replacing parts of its traditional mining business with AI data center operations that can generate higher revenue per unit of electricity. MARA currently controls more than 4 GW of energy capacity. After the announcement, the company’s stock rose as much as 17%. The development was reported by CryptoBriefing and cited by Techub News.1470
