Robinhood and Coinbase Expand into Canada with Major Crypto Deals

Two prominent US fintech companies, Robinhood and Coinbase, are making significant inroads into the Canadian crypto landscape as part of their international expansion strategies. Robinhood acquired WonderFi, a company that owns two leading regulated crypto platforms in Canada (Bitbuy and Coinsquare), for $179 million. This move signals Robinhood’s commitment to establishing itself in the Canadian market and providing access to a more inclusive and efficient financial system through cryptocurrencies. Coinbase is also investing in Stablecorp, a Canadian fintech firm that develops QCAD, a stablecoin pegged to the Canadian dollar, with a goal of boosting adoption. 2024 has seen increased investment from major players like Robinhood and Coinbase for crypto-related services as they look to capitalize on the growing demand for digital currencies.