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title: "MARA Holdings Allocates $8.25 Million for Executive Security Costs"
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description: "MARA Holdings has allocated $8.25 million for executive security costs, as disclosed in its DEF14A report. CEO Fred Thiel received $4.3 million, including $430,000 for vehicle bulletproofing, while CFO Salman Khan was allocated $3.946 million, with $438,000 for similar expenses. The board justified these measures due to the heightened risks faced by executives from significant Bitcoin asset holdings."
datetime: "2026-05-22T05:43:40.000Z"
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# MARA Holdings Allocates $8.25 Million for Executive Security Costs

Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings has disclosed in its latest DEF14A compensation report that it has allocated $8.25 million for personal security expenses for its executives. According to Odaily, CEO Fred Thiel received $4.3 million for security-related costs, which included a one-time vehicle bulletproofing expense of $430,000 and home security installation costs of $58,000. CFO Salman Khan was allocated $3.946 million for personal security, including a one-time vehicle bulletproofing expense of $438,000. The board of MARA Holdings stated that due to the company's public disclosure of holding significant Bitcoin assets, its executives face higher risks compared to other publicly listed companies. Therefore, these security measures are deemed commercially relevant and necessary.

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