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Robinhood Enters Canadian Market with $250-million Deal for WonderFi Technologies

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Popular commission-free U.S. brokerage Robinhood Markets Inc. is expanding into the Canadian market through a $250-million acquisition of cryptocurrency company WonderFi Technologies Inc. The deal, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, values WonderFi at 36 cents per share, a 41-per-cent premium over its closing price on Monday. WonderFi's acquisition by Robinhood marks the latest example of consolidation in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency sector, which has received support from U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration.

Key Takeaways:

  • The deal values WonderFi at 36 cents per share, representing a 41-per-cent premium over its closing price on Monday.
  • WonderFi closed at 34.5 cents per share, up nine cents or 35 per cent, on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Tuesday.
  • The acquisition is the latest example of consolidation in the cryptocurrency sector, which has surged in recent months due to support from the U.S. administration.
  • Since his return to office, U.S. regulators have pulled back on cryptocurrency-related enforcement.
  • Mr. Trump has rewarded the top 220 buyers of his digital token, $TRUMP, with an exclusive dinner set to take place later this month.
  • WonderFi's president and CEO, Dean Skurka, expects the industry to become more mainstream, leading to increased adoption rates in Canada and abroad.
  • WonderFi has consolidated the Canadian registered crypto trading platforms over the last three years, creating scale and value within the Canadian market.
  • The deal with Robinhood will continue to allow WonderFi to grow at a meaningful rate in the Canadian market.
  • Initial discussions between WonderFi and Robinhood began late last year.
  • WonderFi was appealing to Robinhood because it's regulated, owns two recognized brands, and has more than $2.1-billion in client assets.

Statistics:

  • The deal values WonderFi at 36 cents per share.
  • WonderFi closed at 34.5 cents per share on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Tuesday.
  • The deal represents a 41-per-cent premium over WonderFi's closing price on Monday.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump's digital token, $TRUMP, has been rewarded to the top 220 buyers with an exclusive dinner.
  • WonderFi has more than $2.1-billion in client assets.
  • The deal is subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
  • WonderFi reported a $17.5-million loss for the full 12 months in 2023, narrowing to a $1.2-million loss in 2024.

Sources:

  • "Staff Popular commission-free U.S. brokerage Robinhood Markets Inc. is entering the Canadian market with a $250-million deal to acquire cryptocurrency company WonderFi Technologies Inc."
  • Alexandra Posadzki, "Robinhood Enters Canadian Market with $250-million Deal for WonderFi Technologies", Staff Popular commission-free U.S. brokerage
  • Dean Skurka, President and CEO of WonderFi Technologies Inc., interview with Alexandra Posadzki
  • Johann Kerbrat, Senior Vice-President and General Manager of Crypto at Robinhood Markets Inc.

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