ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the world's largest Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings Inc. is in deep negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Exaion, a subsidiary of the French electric utility company EDF, for approximately $168 million. This move signifies that this mining giant is attempting to enter the artificial intelligence sector as an infrastructure provider. MARA plans to acquire 64% of Exaion's shares through a cash transaction from EDF's venture capital arm, EDF Pulse Ventures, and upon completion of the deal, EDF will retain a minority stake.