MARA bets big on Texas AI hub as shares outperform crypto peers
The post MARA bets big on Texas AI hub as shares outperform crypto peers appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. MARA Holdings has expanded its AI and digital infrastructure footprint by acquiring a 1,200-acre powered land site in Texas, helping lift its shares more than 12% as the Bitcoin miner continues to outperform many publicly traded crypto companies. Summary MARA has acquired a 1,200-acre powered site in Texas with up to 2 GW of planned grid capacity. The company plans to build an AI and high-performance computing campus alongside Bitcoin mining operations. MARA shares jumped more than 12% after the announcement, extending gains to over 45% this year. According to a company press release, MARA has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Texas property from HIF. The site is expected to provide access to an initial 1 gigawatt of grid capacity by October 2027, with total available capacity projected to reach 2 gigawatts by April 2028. The company said the location is designed to