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 World’s largest Bitcoin miner announces $250M raise to buy more Bitcoin. The new raise is part of Marathon’s strategy to go “full hodl” and make Bitcoin a strategic reserve asset for the company.
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 Marathon's decision to raise funds and acquire more Bitcoin is seen as a positive development, especially considering the challenges faced by Bitcoin miners due to the 2024 Bitcoin halving. The halving resulted in a 50% reduction in block rewards, which could potentially force other miners to sell their Bitcoin. By continuing to accumulate Bitcoin, Marathon aims to establish it as a strategic reserve asset for the company