Zcash's 10x Growth in a Year Fails to Save Mining Company Fortitude from Losses
Despite a 1000% annual increase in the price of Zcash (ZEC), mining company Fortitude Mining Holdings, owned by Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group, is facing significant losses and debt issues. According to an SEC filing, Fortitude took on a $26 million loan in June 2026, with over $8.3 million borrowed before issuing an investment prospectus that claimed no outstanding debt. The company positions itself as a leader in Zcash mining, but only 28% of its $89 million 2025 mining revenue came from ZEC, with 65% derived from Bitcoin. Fortitude reported net losses of $14.3 million in 2024, $12.6 million in 2025, and $4.6 million in Q1 2026. It presented a positive adjusted EBITDA of $20 million by adding substantial depreciation costs, which in mining represent real equipment wear-and-tear expenses. Furthermore, its merger partner, AI software developer HeartSciences Inc., reported only $4,000 in revenue over a recent 12-month period and has seen its stock decline by 34% from June highs after an initial spike. Upon merger completion, the combined entity will trade under the ticker "TUDE," with DCG retaining a majority stake.
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