Cipher Digital Supports Governor Abbott's Push for Transparency and Accountability in Texas Data Center Growth

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cipher Digital (NASDAQ: CIFR) (“Cipher” or the “Company”), a leading developer, owner, and operator of industrial-scale data centers, today voiced its support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability across the state's data center sector, including his directive for a comprehensive audit of projects seeking to connect to the Texas grid. Cipher is committed to complying with the Governor's audit and providing full transparency into its power use, water use, and community impact as part of that process. As an example of that transparency, Cipher responded to the PUCT’s water consumption survey, referenced in the Governor's letter, for its Texas data centers.

"Texas built the most competitive energy market in the country, and now it needs to build digital infrastructure the right way by strengthening grid reliability, protecting ratepayers, and focusing on developers that want to be a genuine partner to the communities that host us," said Tyler Page, Chief Executive Officer of Cipher Digital. "We welcome clear standards that safeguard power and water resources and hold every developer to the same expectations. We look forward to continuing to work with the Governor, state regulators, utilities, ERCOT, and local leaders to support growth that strengthens Texas for the long term."