Robinhood以1.79億美元的價格收購Wonderfi Technologies，擴展到加拿大

Robinhood Markets宣布已同意在全現金交易中收購基於溫哥華的Wonderfi Technologies

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) has announced that it has agreed to acquire Vancouver-based WonderFi Technologies (OTCMKTS:WDRTX) in an all-cash transaction valued at US$179 million. The deal will mark the retail brokerage’s official entry into the Canadian cryptocurrency market.

Robinhood Markets（NASDAQ：HOOD）宣布已同意以1.79億美元的價格收購總部位於溫哥華的Wonderfi Technologies（OTCMKTS：WDRTX）。該交易將標誌著零售經紀人正式進入加拿大加密貨幣市場。

As part of the agreement, WonderFi shareholders will receive C$0.36 per share, representing a 41% premium over the firm’s closing price before the announcement. This transaction will value the Canadian company at approximately C$250 million.

作為該協議的一部分，Wonderfi股東將獲得每股0.36加元的$ C $ 0.36，這是該公司宣布之前的收盤價溢價41％。該交易將對加拿大公司的重視約2.5億加元。

Investors have responded positively to the news, sending Robinhood shares up 6.4% to trade around $61 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, WonderFi’s stock on the Toronto Stock Exchange DE:TORONTO jumped 34% to C$0.24, highlighting the market’s enthusiasm for cross-border crypto consolidation.

投資者對這一消息做出了積極的回應，在周三的61美元左右，Robinhood股票上漲了6.4％。同時，Wonderfi在多倫多證券交易所DE：多倫多的股票上漲了34％，至0.24加元，強調了市場對跨境加密整合的熱情。

Veteran investor Kevin O’Leary, a prominent backer of WonderFi and Shark Tank personality, praised the acquisition as a testament to WonderFi’s “picks and shovels” approach, which focuses on durable infrastructure rather than speculative token bets.

經驗豐富的投資者凱文·奧利裡（Kevin O'Leary）是Wonderfi和Shark Tank“個性”的傑出支持者，他稱讚了收購，以證明Wonderfi的“ Picks and Thovels”方法，該方法的重點是耐用的基礎設施，而不是投機性令牌。

“Stablecoins, and the ability to settle in real time, will contribute more to crypto’s mainstream adoption than anything else,” O’Leary remarked in a recent interview, adding that “the institutions aren’t coming for Bitcoin; they’re coming for a parallel, programmable financial system that can keep pace with Web3.”

O'Leary在最近的一次採訪中說：“ Stablecoins以及實時解決的能力將為Crypto的主流採用做出更多的貢獻。” O'Leary補充說：“這些機構不是為比特幣而來的；他們是為了與Web3保持同步的可行財務系統。”

Robinhood’s entry into the Canadian market

羅賓尼（Robinhood）進入加拿大市場

The move to acquire WonderFi comes after Robinhood announced earlier this year that it expects to close its US$200 million purchase of Luxembourg-based crypto exchange Bitstamp in the first half of 2025, further highlighting its global ambitions.

Robinhood今年早些時候宣布，它預計將在2025年上半年宣布收購其2億美元的總部位於盧森堡的Crypto Exchange Bitstamp之後，這進一步凸顯了其全球野心，這一舉動是在Robinhood今年早些時候宣布將結束其2億美元購買的2億美元購買。

The company's expansion into Canada with WonderFi also complements its mission to democratize finance for all, tapping into a market where retail crypto adoption continues to accelerate alongside growing mainstream interest.

該公司通過Wonderfi向加拿大擴張的擴張也補充了其使所有人民主化的使命，進入一個市場，零售加密貨幣的採用繼續加速，並隨著日益增長的主流興趣而加速。

The acquisition will bring two of Canada’s most established crypto trading platforms, Bitbuy and Coinsquare, both of which have amassed loyal user bases since their respective inceptions in 2013 and 2015, under Robinhood’s umbrella.

此次收購將帶來加拿大最有成熟的加密貨幣交易平台Bitbuy和Coinsquare，這兩者都在Robinhood的傘下，自2013年和2015年各自成立以來，它們都積累了忠實的用戶基礎。

By integrating WonderFi’s infrastructure and expertise, Robinhood will gain immediate access to a market that saw over C$3.57 billion in trading volume on WonderFi’s platforms during fiscal 2024, reflecting a 28% year-over-year increase in activity.

通過整合Wonderfi的基礎設施和專業知識，Robinhood將立即進入一個市場，該市場在2024財年期間在Wonderfi平台上的交易量超過35.7億加元，反映了活動的同比增長28％。

All of WonderFi’s existing employees, whose ranks now exceed 140 professionals specializing in customer support and regulatory compliance, will transition to Robinhood, bolstering the US firm’s ability to navigate Canada’s distinct financial oversight environment.

Wonderfi的所有現有員工現在的職級超過了140名專門從事客戶支持和監管合規性的專業人員，將過渡到Robinhood，增強了美國公司在加拿大獨特的財務監督環境中導航的能力。

The acquisition will be executed through a plan of arrangement and requires approval from at least a majority of WonderFi's shareholders at a special meeting to be held on or about August 15, 2025.

此次收購將通過安排計劃執行，並需要在2025年8月15日左右舉行的一次特別會議上至少批准Wonderfi的大多數股東。

Robinhood is evolving beyond commission-free equities

洛林希德正在超越無佣金股票的發展

The move underscores Robinhood’s broader strategy to evolve beyond its origins as a commission-free equities trading app by cultivating a more diversified, borderless financial services ecosystem centered on digital assets.

此舉強調了Robinhood的更廣泛的戰略，即通過培養以數字資產為中心的更多元化，無邊界的金融服務生態系統來超越其作為無佣金股票交易應用程序的起源。

"We're excited to enter the Canadian market with the acquisition of WonderFi, which we believe is a critical first step in expanding our footprint to new, diverse markets and customer segments," said Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev表示：“我們很高興能夠通過收購Wonderfi進入加拿大市場，我們認為這是將足跡擴展到新的，多樣化的市場和客戶群的關鍵第一步。”

"Canada is a natural fit for our company values and brand, with its strong regulatory framework, high levels of investor adoption for crypto, and close proximity to the U.S. market."

“加拿大是我們公司價值和品牌的自然合身，其強大的監管框架，高水平的投資者採用加密貨幣以及靠近美國市場。”

The acquisition agreement, which was reached after careful consideration by both parties, reflects the mutual benefit and potential for growth that a partnership between the two companies can bring.

雙方仔細考慮後達成的收購協議反映了兩家公司之間合作夥伴關係可以帶來的相互利益和潛力。

As part of the transaction, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, Robinhood will pay a cash price of C$0.36 per WonderFi share, which represents a 41% premium over the 10-day volume-weighted average price for the period ending July 18, 2025.

作為交易的一部分，預計將在2025年第四季度關閉，Robinhood將支付每張Wonderfi股票0.36加元的現金價格，這是截至2025年7月18日的10天數量加權期間的41％溢價。

The purchase price also represents a 33% premium over the 20-day volume-weighted average price over the same period.

在同一時期，購買價格也代表20天的平均價格的33％溢價。

Following the announcement, Robinhood shares rose 6.4% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, reaching $61.

宣布這一消息後，Robinhood股票在周三的前市場交易中增長了6.4％，達到61美元。

The news also brought a surge in WonderFi's stock on the Toronto Stock Exchange, which soared 34% to C$0.24.

這一消息還引起了多倫多證券交易所的Wonderfi股票的激增，該股票飆升了34％，至0.24加元。

The acquisition agreement was reached following a competitive bidding process and has been approved by both companies' boards of directors.

在競爭性招標過程之後，達成了收購協議，並已獲得兩家公司董事會的批准。

The transaction is subject to certain closing conditions, including the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, the approval of a majority of the common shares held independently of and in addition to any common shares held by or for the benefit of an "

該交易應遵守某些關閉條件，包括獲得必要的監管部門批准，批准大多數公共股份獨立於持有的普通股，除了持有的任何普通股外，也是為了受益或為了受益。