SVP of Government Affairs & Social Responsibility
@MARA
| Director
@BitcoinVoter
| Iraq War Veteran I This is my personal Twitter - all opinions ≠ my employer.
An honor to meet his Excellency President
@WilliamsRuto
and we look forward to supporting your 2030 Vision on energy and infrastructure ahead of your
@POTUS
visit in May with
@MarathonDH
.
#USKenya
🇺🇸🇰🇪
Kenya and the United States enjoy relations grounded in shared values of democracy and trade. We are ready for quality investments in agribusiness, banking and finance, ICT, manufacturing, construction, among other sectors of the economy.
At the sidelines of the AMCham Business
It's not a secret the value
@MarathonDH
finds as corporate members at the
@USChamber
. Today we strengthen that relationship with President Kendra Gaither and her incredible team at
@USChamberAfrica
. Thanks to the rest of your colleagues for supporting this important partnership
Thanks to the trust and support of our leadership team
@MarathonDH
, I am excited to announce my new role as the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs! We have more great work to do and I'm grateful for the opportunity to lead these efforts in this new position.
Kenya is exploring a new frontier in Green Data Centers with its partnership with
@MarathonDH
. This collaboration could provide direction and structure to the industry. With Marathon Digital's expertise in regulatory frameworks and use of renewable energy sources, Kenya's
Just getting back from an incredible business trip to Texas. Had a moment to think.... Do I have the coolest job? Do I work with the best people? Is this a mission worth fighting for? I believe that answer is a resounding YES
#WeAreMara
#bitcoinmining
#energyoptimization
#bitcoin
Marathon Digital Holdings’ December 2023
#Bitcoin
Production Update is here:
- Record BTC Production of 1,853 BTC in December and 12,852 in 2023
- Increased Average Operational Hash Rate 18% M/M to 22.4 EH/s
- BTC Holdings Now Over 15,000, Total Cash & BTC of $1.0B as of
Excited to represent
@MarathonDH
in these bi-lateral engagements in Washington DC and to support US-Kenya relations through American business partnerships!
#StateVisitUSKE
Excited to welcome
@WilliamsRuto
to the U.S. tomorrow for
#StateVisitUSKE
. We have a great week planned in Atlanta and Washington to highlight the strong 🇺🇸🇰🇪 partnership.
#USKEat60
Thank you
@MarathonDH
team for hosting us at tonight’s Powering Africa Summit Dinner!
#Bitcoin
mining is already beginning to unlock the economic potential of Africa’s stranded energy assets…more to come!
Tomorrow morning, we're honored to welcome the President of Kenya
@WilliamsRuto
and
@VP
Kamala Harris to our U.S.-Kenya Business Forum. 🇰🇪
As one of Africa’s most diversified and fastest-growing economies, Kenya is home to a vibrant tech hub and boasts a young, entrepreneurial
“Trump is seeing this divide and he is using it as a wedge issue,” said
@MarathonDH
's Browder, who was in a recent meeting with Trump. “Politically it makes sense: We believe that these constituents will vote.”
@BitcoinVoter
_
@lee_bratcher
, president and founder of the
@TXblockchain_
, emphasized the importance of including traditional data centers in the EIA survey alongside crypto-focused data centers. Jayson Browder, senior vice president of government affairs at
@MarathonDH
, echoed this
The U.S. Department of
@ENERGY
is taking another stab at creating an energy-usage survey for crypto miners – this time, with input from the crypto industry.
@cheyenneligon
reports
In Finland, we launched a 2-megawatt pilot project to warm a community of 11,000 residents with recycled heat from digital asset computing. Take a look:
_
@MarathonDH
is revolutionizing
#energy
and
#environmental
sectors. Incentivizing renewable build-out, monetizing stranded & excess energy, & exploring how to promote
#foodsecurity
leveraging heat-off take to grow food. Apply and recommend
#hiring
.
After 14 months, I'm excited to share the publication of "National Security in the Digital Age: Bitcoin as a Tool for Modern Statecraft." This book highlights the significance of
#Bitcoin
in geopolitics, with contributions from US military and intelligence veterans, thought
When I said no US envoy has exhibited greater passion for Kenya-US bilateral relation than
@USAmbKenya
, people scoffed me off.
Now I don't write for Politico & they're saying " Whitman is a different kind of envoy & Washington is noticing" via
@politico
Gain intel from
@JaysonBrowder
, SVP of Government Affairs at MARA, at the "Bitcoin Mining Enters the Political Arena" panel on July 26th, 2:00PM - 2:30PM at the Mining Stage. Moderated by
@DavidFBailey
of
@_btcinc
, join Jayson and other experts for an insightful discussion on the
"By reducing the amount of power needed to cool servers, the 2PIC700 system can significantly reduce users’ space requirements, as well as electricity and connectivity hardware," -
@ashuswami3
, $MARA CTO
Read the full interview on 2PIC by MARA:
This was bound to happen, eventually
@TheEconomist
is starting to understand how Bitcoin mining is going to revolutionize electricity access in Africa
🔥
Excited to represent
@MarathonDH
with these amazing panelists.
@btcpolicyorg
summit will be an incredible venue for policy makers to understand the value we bring to the communities, states and countries we partner with! Join us today at the National Press Club!
Bitcoin Policy Summit Panel Announcement!
Moderated by Cornell Fintech's Susan Joseph, this panel features representatives from industry leaders on the pressing regulatory issues faced by the Bitcoin mining industry.
CC:
@MorgensternNJ
@JaysonBrowder
A special thanks to George Hudson and the incredible team
@EnergyNet_Ltd
for hosting us at
#pas24
! One of the best events we have ever participated in. An exceptional summit and excited for other opportunities to partner in the future!
#WeAreMara
#bitcoinmining
Another exciting chapter in the life of
@MarathonDH
! Texas continues to be a state that supports our industry and technology investments. We look forward to continued collaboration with local and state leaders as we expand our diversified portfolio across eleven sites on three
1/ Today, CCI is proud to stand alongside nearly 60 organizations and prominent allies in our industry in signing a letter of support for the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21).
Today, we are announcing that MARA has purchased $100,000,000 worth of BTC. And effective immediately, we are once again adopting a full HODL strategy. Learn more about our
#Bitcoin
Strategic Reserve:
Proud to support the incredible work
@btcpolicyorg
does in our space. Please follow and support their organization as they continue to lead developing
#bitcoin
policy.
Thank you to
@MarathonDH
for supporting BPI as our Policy Summit’s title sponsor.
We are grateful to help Marathon “create value for the world outside of processing Bitcoin transactions.”
This is what we think is the real story:
"How bitcoin mining could help electrical infrastructure in Africa" (both small and large)
A piece in the Washington Examiner with good points by
@gladstein
,
@grant_mccarty
, and
@JaysonBrowder
in it.
Excited to represent
@MarathonDH
as a speaker at the inaugural
@BitcoinOasis24
Conference on Feb 8-10.
Looking forward to the engaging policy discussions around
#Bitcoin
, energy harvesting and the opportunities to develop them across the🌍
Be sure to check out the discussion
SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!📢
Jayson Browder in Dubai!⚡️
@JaysonBrowder
leads public policy and government relations at Marathon Digital Holdings. With nearly 20 years in governmental and non-governmental roles and as a trained U.S. Air Force engineer, he's post-military managed
I know the American Dream is possible because I’ve lived it. I want to help open doors of opportunity for all of our children. That’s why I’ve launched an exploratory committee to run for U.S. Senate against Lindsey Graham. Will you join us?
#JoinJaime
Happy to sit-down with
@ConorChepenik
at
@BitcoinNewsCom
to share how
@MarathonDH
has partnered with the Kenyan Government to forge a strategic partnership to revolutionize the renewable energy and digital asset ecosystem. It's a crucial step for optimizing and monetizing
Marathon & Kenya Partner to Boost Renewable Energy and Digital Assets
@MarathonDH
announces an $80 million partnership with Kenya’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum to enhance renewable energy infrastructure, advance the digital asset ecosystem, and drive economic growth.
Yesterday,
@DigitalPowerUS
and our members came to Capitol Hill to showcase Bitcoin mining's potential to catalyze renewable energy projects and drive sustainable energy solutions.
#Bitcoin
mining is driving renewable energy and sustainability, and we advocated for policies to
During the
@AmChamKE
Business Summit in Nairobi, Kenya’s president
@WilliamsRuto
met with the MARA team to discuss how our digital asset data centers can spur energy development in the region and foster US-East Africa trade relations. Watch the clip here:
@AvivaKlompas
@nyulaw
@AvivaKlompas
, I just emailed Ryna at lsw8377
@nyu
.edu. I think it's worth other NYU alumni to do the same. Her voice doesn't represent the NYU body and/or the alumni of NYU.
‼️NEW SWAN SIGNAL TODAY‼️
@ 5pm ET / 2pm PT
Sam sits down with
@fgthiel
, CEO at
@MarathonDH
to talk about the Halving, Marathon becoming one of the largest mining companies in the world, and what Bitcoin ETFs mean for mining stocks.
📅 SET A REMINDER:
@JSeyff
@Grayscale
This is all you need to know about Mr. Kelleher. He served as a member of the Biden-Harris Transition team and, from September 2020 through January 2021, was on the Federal Reserve, Banking and Securities Agency Review Team and worked with the Treasury Department and Department
It looks like I'm heading back to Texas for
#EMPOWER
's Energizing Bitcoin Conference! Excited to hit the stage with superstars
@ewelina_czapla
,
@rhetoric_dude
and
@MorgensternNJ
to talk all things policy - related to the energy transition😎 This panel is a platform to discuss how
Get to know
@theRealSalKhan
, our CFO at MARA! With a rich background in both technology and energy, Salman brings unparalleled expertise to our team. Hear from him in this short clip:
🇺🇸
#Bitcoin
has become a household term in America's political realm
These powerhouse miners will explain their perspective in a panel moderated by BTC Inc. CEO David Bailey 🔥
During Bitmine Converge in Nashville, SVP of Government Affairs
@JaysonBrowder
shared his insights on
#bitcoin
mining and government policy to an audience of institutional investors, capital allocators, and entrepreneurs.
With regards to such methane management initiatives, one company involved is
@MarathonDH
. Notably, as 2024 nears, MARA is one of the worlds most traded stocks.
MARA chairman and CEO
@fgthiel
joined industry leaders to discuss the Risk/Reward of Public Mining Companies, covering everything from
#Bitcoin
mining technology to industry trends.
We are excited to announce
@JaysonBrowder
as our new Vice President of Policy. Jayson will lead our initiatives to educate legislators and advocate for public policy that bolsters our industry’s mission to secure and support the
#Bitcoin
network.
Jayson is a committed public
Recent analysis on positive aspects of
#BTC
& bitcoin mining for
#ESG
efforts at
@irmglobal
. The energy narrative is finally starting to change in the right direction as more & more people get educated on the positive impacts of
#BTC
mining.
@MarathonDH
It's up to us to be the change we want to see in the world. Time to roll up our sleeves and get to work in our communities. Show and educate our neighbors on the value this technology will bring their families. Join us
@BitcoinVoter
to be the spearhead on this grassroots campaign
My conversation with Marathon CEO
@fgthiel
is now live.
- Hash rate growth
- Energy harvesting
- New mining facilities
- Bitcoin halving for miners
- Renewable energy
LISTEN:
Trump choosing Vance is being hailed by crypto proponents as a powerful combination for the growing industry -- spoke with
@DavidMMcintosh
and
@JaysonBrowder
about the ticket/crypto. READ MORE:
Part 1
Here is a contrary opinion on the emergence of Silicon Valley support for former President Trump. Which like all my opinions on here, probably won’t be popular.
It’s a bitcoin play.
Not because the former President is a far stronger proponent of crypto. That’s nice.
Turned 35 years old today with these classy
@ThirdWayTweet
#NatSec
class photos! I've been blessed to have so many incredible experiences over the years and to get to work with such wonderful people. Thanks to everyone who has been apart of my journey. Here is to another 100!
Honor to share the stage with our new Head of EMEA
@mnmadnani
as we continue to build on the success of our international portfolio
@MarathonDH
. Excited to see the future of energy solutions in🌍
Thanks to
@BitGo
@CoinMENA
@OnrampBitcoin
for the event!
Our team attended the Powering Africa Summit by
@EnergyNet_Ltd
to educate regional stakeholders about our unique expertise in how modular
#bitcoin
data centers can offer solutions for Africa's energy sector. Watch the video here:
The electricity that Bitcoin miners consume to process transactions ultimately ends up as heat.
So, to be as competitive as possible, the industry is shifting more and more toward finding ways to re-use that heat:
Only a matter of time until Bitcoiners will have a seat within international bodies that drive energy & sustainability goals. Spearheading these conversations of sustainable development around the economic benefits/incentives of bitcoin mining.
#Bitcoin
A bipartisan coalition around
#Bitcoin
is rapidly growing. The Bitcoin Voter Project aims to be a leading voice for this new and impactful constituency.
Follow
@BitcoinVoter
and join the movement:
We take this opportunity to express our immense gratitude to all the partners and sponsors of the
#AMCHAMSummit24
. Your support was pivotal in convening over 1,200 delegates from across the globe, all aimed at catalyzing the future of U.S - East Africa trade and investment.
I spent time on Capital Hill yesterday. My takeaway: Congress is not interested in learning about the plumbing behind Bitcoin. They just want to understand its purpose & potential. If we spend half as much time on the 'how' - and instead focused on the 'why' - we will get much
Portal to Bitcoin is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with
#Anduro
, a Bitcoin multi-sidechain platform backed by
@MarathonDH
. We will work together to enhance cross-chain assets trading towards boosting
#Bitcoin
adoption.
Let’s dive in!
MARA proudly sponsored the Women of Bitcoin Brunch at
@TheBitcoinConf
, hosted by
@natbrunell
. Hear from MARA's Director of Special Projects,
@CassandraDivis
, and Director of Technical Operations, Lindsey Daley, reflect on this empowering event in the
#bitcoin
community.
President
@POTUS
signed essential bipartisan legislation to compete with China. The CHIPS and Science Act will provide $280 billion to boost US-based chip manufacturing, scientific research, new technology standards, and STEM education.
Marathon Digital is up 450% year-to-date.
The market completely misunderstands the bitcoin mining stocks and will likely be surprised by what happens in 2024.
Not my normal subject matter in a post but I’ll share anyway - the question on whether Crypto/Bitcoin is here to stay is largely over + crypto/Bitcoin won. The
#JerseyCity
pension fund is in process of updating paperwork to the SEC to allocate % of the fund to Bitcoin ETFs
“
@SenWarren
has misled the American people as well as the U.S. Congress on
#crypto
.” -
@PerianneDC
Take action now! Sign the petition to stop Sen. Warren’s Crypto Ban Bill:
“We have to defend developers, we have to defend miners, we have to defend privacy payments & fundraising instruments otherwise we as a society will lose these instruments.
We have to protect freedom of tech &
#bitcoin
.”
-
@LyudaKozlovska
The time to stand + speak up is now 💯
From
@axios
: “Policy around the country hasn't caught up with the power-hungry future.
@JaysonBrowder
said they're watching policy at all levels going into this election year and looking for opportunities to advance the industry's interest.”
Incredible work by the leadership team
@ewelina_czapla
and
@taylorjbarr
at DPN. This is the type of effort our industry needs in Washington DC to solidify our leadership in the energy and technology sectors. Excited to move this forward with
@MarathonDH
!
Last week, we submitted our witness testimony for FY25 House Appropriations, asking for an increase in funding for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
SBIR and STTR can a pivotal role in fostering cutting-edge
#StateVisitUSKE
starts later today! This week’s state visit to the United States is the first by an African leader since 2008 and the first by a Kenyan president since 2003.
#USKEat60
Beyond excited for the new cohort of Veterans in Global Leadership Fellows. This is going to be an amazing journey for this new cohort and we can't wait to welcome you in-person to the
#VGLFamily
! Congratulations! Veterans in Global Leadership
#VGLvetslea
…
So many congressional staffers joined the Capitol Hill panel today excited about learning how they can advise members of congress on the
#bitcoin
and
#bitcoin
mining industry. Always a pleasure to collaborate with other industry leaders doing incredible work in the space.
The DPN had its second session of the Bitcoin Education Series with
@SamLyman33
,
@JaysonBrowder
, and
@LeniTechnology
today! Discussing the value of
#bitcoin
and bitcoin mining data centers. Only one session left to go! Register for the final session ➡️:
Thrilled to add
@DeptofDefense
to mix as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
@MiekeEoyang
joins launch on 21st! Trailblazer in
#NatSec
, Mieke leads The Cyber Policy office at DOD. An invaluable addition to our US-China
#Digital
World Order panel! RSVP!
The crypto voter is “an increasingly important force” in the upcoming election, said Blockchain Association CEO
@KMSmithDC
. That makes Trump’s meeting a “strategic step” in his embrace of blockchain tech and the country’s 50 million-plus crypto users, she added.
“We encourage
Great privilege to help lead this effort with
@AB_Brammer
and
@GoBankYourself
.
#Bitcoin
is and will always be important for America’s strategic advantage and Senator Warren’s claims about the asset class are unfounded.
1/ Today, we sent a new letter to Congress, supported by a doubled 80+ coalition of former military and national security professionals urging members to reconsider support for proposed legislation that could cripple the domestic digital assets industry.
During the Bitcoin Mining in Alberta 🇨🇦 conference from
@Blockchain_CBC
, Wyatt Shely, VP of Energy Harvesting at MARA, shared his insight on the environmental solutions of leveraging flare gas for digital asset computing.
So excited to spend more time with our 2018
@VetsinGL
Fellows for the 3rd day of our leadership summit! VGL alumni and mentors come hang with the new class tonight for a fun evening of food and drinks!
@DavidAdstutia
#vglvetslead
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, MEPC is excited to announce the
#MEPC40Under40
Awards honoring professionals making a difference in US-Middle East relations across academia, business, and diplomacy. Congratulations to our outstanding awardees!
Friends, I will be speaking on a panel in NYC on Tuesday April 10th at Manhattan College. I will be joined by two dear friends and tireless leaders within the veteran community (Michael Duerr and
@Hubbard_WJ
) Both are incredibly in…
The
@BitcoinVoter
is on a mission to mobilize the country's most overlooked voting bloc. Join us today to promote
#Bitcoin
education ahead of the 2024 presidential election! 🔥
"We should be able to flourish in the United States like any other industry that is abiding by the law and we shouldn't be targeted," said Browder.
#MARA
@BitcoinVoter
Our CEO participated in a fireside chat this morning with Evercore ISI. Watch as
@fgthiel
provides a terrific overview of our business and what puts
@MarathonDH
in a category of its own compared to others in our industry.
$MARA
#MARA
#BTC
#Bitcoin
Nothing embodies the intersection of traditional finance and crypto quite like publicly traded
#bitcoin
miners⛏️.
Check out this week's episode with Adam Swick, Chief Growth Officer at Marathon Digital ( $MARA ), the world's largest BTC miner.
📜Marathon's evolution from a
Excellent opportunity to discuss bi-partisan pro-innovation policies with Rep.
@ZachNunn
. The question to tackle - how do we outcompete our adversaries by incentivizing the development of digital asset start-ups in the US. A better alternative to
#CCP
#tecnology
.
#Bitcoin
We appreciated the invite from Congressman
@ZachNunn
to examine pertinent national security issues related to US-China technology competition in the digital assets space!
Our
@ValerieShen
and
@JaysonBrowder
had a great discussion!
I wanted to wish my dear friend
@_pamcampos
a wonderful birthday and congratulate her on being recognized by Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS). Pam is an amazing fighter and leader for so many important causes! Check her out
https://lnkd…