Crypto Miner MARA Urges US to Act Swiftly in Securing Bitcoin Reserves for National Security

Crypto Miner MARA Urges US to Act Swiftly in Securing Bitcoin Reserves for National Security

MARA Holdings, a leading Bitcoin mining company, is calling on the United States to act more aggressively to secure a dominant position in Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining, stressing that it is a critical matter of both economic and national security.


In a Nov. 26 post on X (formerly Twitter), MARA warned that a global race is brewing among nations to amass Bitcoin, and the US must step up its efforts to secure its share. The mining company emphasized that Bitcoin is becoming increasingly important as a financial and geopolitical tool, and the US must act quickly to ensure it leads in holding and mining the digital asset.


“The United States faces an urgent need to secure its economic and national security interests,” MARA wrote, drawing a parallel between Bitcoin and gold. “Just like the US has strategically hoarded gold, it must now take the lead in securing Bitcoin, especially amid the rising trend of de-dollarization — countries moving away from reliance on the US dollar.”


MARA pointed out that while the US no longer holds gold reserves directly backing its currency, the importance of maintaining substantial gold reserves for national security remains. These reserves, MARA argued, give the US leverage in international transactions, particularly if countries lose faith in the dollar.


Currently, the US holds just over 200,000 Bitcoin, while China is close behind with around 190,000 BTC. Meanwhile, according to the World Gold Council, the US holds 8,133 metric tonnes of gold, significantly outpacing China’s 2,264 tonnes.


With speculation mounting about nations building Bitcoin reserves ahead of the expected Trump Administration in 2025, MARA warns that the US must act swiftly to secure a commanding position in both Bitcoin holdings and mining.


Much of this, MARA suggests, will depend on the US controlling a large share of the global Bitcoin hashrate — the computational power used to mine and process Bitcoin transactions. This would ensure that the US remains in control of Bitcoin's infrastructure, preventing “adversarial nations” from manipulating or censoring US transactions.


“Failing to secure a sufficient share of blockspace and hashrate leaves the US vulnerable to external pressures in a world where Bitcoin’s importance as a financial and geopolitical tool is rapidly growing,” the company added.


MARA has outlined a six-point strategy to tackle this growing issue, which includes encouraging the domestic production of mining hardware (ASIC chips) to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Currently, Bitmain, a China-based company, dominates the crypto mining hardware market, controlling about 75% of global market share (with some estimates suggesting up to 90%), followed by MicroBT, also based in China.


Additionally, MARA is advocating for increased investment in US Bitcoin mining, the establishment of a Bitcoin strategic reserve, and greater legal clarity and incentives for miners and investors. The company also recommends that the US set global standards for decentralized networks, ensuring its leadership in the digital asset space.


Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, MARA Holdings (formerly Marathon Digital) operates a significant portion of its mining infrastructure in the US, with major operations in states like Texas, North Dakota, and Nebraska. The company also has joint ventures in Paraguay and Dubai.


As the global race for Bitcoin heats up, MARA’s call to action reflects growing concerns about the US losing its competitive edge in securing this vital digital asset.

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