Sphere 3D Shareholders Approve Merger with Cathedra Bitcoin
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 21 2026
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Sphere 3D announced that shareholders have approved various proposals related to its business combination with Cathedra Bitcoin, including the issuance of Sphere 3D common shares to Cathedra shareholders. The transaction is expected to close on June 1, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions. At closing, the combined company will operate over 50 megawatts of energized power infrastructure across a multi-region portfolio spanning the Tennessee Valley Authority service territory in Tennessee and Kentucky, within proximity to both the Nashville and Knoxville metropolitan areas, and an operating site in Iowa. The two-grid footprint provides geographic and utility diversification across the Southeast and Midwest.
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About ANY
Sphere 3D Corp. is a Canada-based bitcoin mining company. The Company is engaged with Bitcoin mining pool operators, its customers, to provide a service to perform hash calculations for the mining pool operator. It is engaged in digital asset mining operation through the capital-efficient procurement of next generation mining equipment and partnering with data center operators.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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