Zcash miner Fortitude appoints ex-Hut 8 CEO Jaime Leverton ahead of Nasdaq listing

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Zcash mining company Fortitude has named Jaime Leverton, former chief executive of Hut 8, as its new CEO. The Digital Currency Group-owned firm is preparing to go public on the Nasdaq through a proposed merger with HeartSciences. Leverton's appointment positions experienced crypto-industry leadership at the helm during this critical transition. The move signals Fortitude's intent to accelerate its path toward a public listing.

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