French politician Éric Ciotti is advocating against the acquisition of Exaion, a French startup focused on Bitcoin mining and AI, by the American firm Mara. Ciotti emphasizes the importance of using France's surplus nuclear energy for Bitcoin mining, viewing it as a strategic asset for the country's energy policy. He argues that the U.S. takeover threatens France's national sovereignty and innovation potential. The debate highlights the growing importance of Bitcoin mining in France's energy and technological landscape.