BTCC
/
BTCC Square
/
Coindesk
/
Robinhood Makes Power Play: Snags Canada’s WonderFi in $179M Crypto Land Grab
Robinhood Makes Power Play: Snags Canada’s WonderFi in $179M Crypto Land Grab
19
1
Robinhood just placed a bullish bet on crypto’s future—and it’s paying in cold, hard cash. The trading app announced plans to acquire WonderFi, a major Canadian crypto infrastructure player, for $179 million.
Why it matters: This isn’t just another corporate acquisition. It’s a strategic chess move that gives Robinhood instant access to Canada’s regulated crypto market while expanding its institutional capabilities. WonderFi brings licenses, fiat on-ramps, and DeFi integrations to the table.
The cynical take: Because nothing says ’commitment to decentralization’ like traditional finance giants buying up the blockchain ecosystem piece by piece. But hey—at least they’re using real money instead of vaporware tokens this time.
By:
Previous
Cardano Cracks Mainstream: ADA Blockchain Goes Native on Brave Browser
Next
Dubai Goes Full Crypto: Government Now Accepts Digital Assets for Public Services
