Abu Dhabi-listed Phoenix Group deepens its U.S. footprint with the opening of a 50 MW crypto mining site in North Dakota.

Phoenix Group has opened a 50 MW crypto mining facility in North Dakota, as the Abu Dhabi-based firm doubles down on its plan to expand Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations in the U.S., per an Arabian Gulf Business Insight report.

The facility will add over 2.7 exahashes to Phoenix Group’s mining arm once fully operational. Phoenix Mining chief executive Reza Nedjatian described the U.S. as a key market for the company, calling the new facility a vital step in its investment strategy. The latest expansion follows another move to strengthen its U.S. presence, as Phoenix Group previously opened a 25 MW mining facility in Willamette, South Carolina.

Founded in 2017, Phoenix Group is the largest crypto mining operator in the MENA region as it manages 765 MW of mining facilities in the U.S., Canada, and the UAE. The firm is also the distributor of MicroBT Bitcoin mining devices in countries like Egypt, Turkey, and Kenya, among others.

In October 2023, Phoenix Group became the first private crypto and blockchain company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Its IPO raised $370 million, with subscriptions exceeding the initial offer by 33 times. The strong interest from retail investors also surpassed expectations by 180 times. Phoenix Group plans to list on Nasdaq by 2025 to grow its global presence, although the exact timeline is still unclear.