Zcash miner Fortitude names former Hut 8 chief Jaime Leverton CEO ahead of Nasdaq deal

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Zcash miner Fortitude names former Hut 8 chief Jaime Leverton CEO ahead of Nasdaq dealWorldPing
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What happened

Leverton will lead the DCG-owned mining company as it pursues a public listing through its proposed merger with HeartSciences.

Key facts

  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 UTC.

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