Fortitude, HeartSciences Merge to Form Public Zcash Mining Platform; HSCS Surges

Fortitude Group (OTC: FRTD) and HeartSciences (NASDAQ: HSCS) announced a definitive merger agreement on June 23, 2026, to create a publicly traded Zcash mining platform. HeartSciences shares surged following the news of the strategic combination. Under the terms of the agreement, HeartSciences shareholders will own 85% of the combined entity, with Fortitude Group shareholders holding the remaining 15%. The transaction aims to leverage existing public market infrastructure for cryptocurrency mining operations. The merger is contingent upon customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and the approval of shareholders from both companies.