According to ChainCatcher, Fortitude Mining, a mining subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has signed a $45 million procurement agreement for mining hardware and infrastructure in Nebraska to advance vertical integration in Zcash mining. The expansion includes a $31.5 million commitment for mining equipment purchases and two acquisitions totaling $13.9 million, covering power contracts, land, buildings, and mining equipment. Fortitude states that its controlled data center capacity has increased to over 60 megawatts by 2026. Fortitude is advancing a proposed merger with HeartSciences Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company; if completed, this will grant DCG’s mining subsidiary a public listing. In the first quarter of 2026, Zcash accounted for 61% of Fortitude’s mining revenue, while Bitcoin’s share declined to 36%.
Fortitude Mining Invests $45M in Zcash Mining Infrastructure
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Fortitude Mining, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, has signed a $45 million agreement for Zcash mining infrastructure in Nebraska. The investment includes $31.5 million for mining hardware and $13.9 million for two acquisitions covering power, land, and buildings. The company anticipates over 60 megawatts of data center capacity by 2026. Zcash accounted for 61% of its Q1 2026 mining revenue, while Bitcoin declined to 36%. This move follows evolving inflation data and increasing developments in the digital asset space. Fortitude is also progressing with a merger with HeartSciences Inc., which could lead to a public listing.
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