[France Approves Sale of EDF Data Center Division to Bitcoin Miner MARA] According to Foresight News, citing Bloomberg, U.S. Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings Inc. has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the data center division of Electricite de France SA (EDF). The government approved the transaction on the condition that French investors must hold a stake in the company. Foresight News previously reported that in August 2025, U.S.-based MARA announced plans to acquire a 64% stake in French company Exaion for $168 million. The French government is reviewing the deal for potential sovereignty concerns.