Ryan Lawler

Philadelphia

Fintech Reporter at Axios

Fintech and Philly sports (not necessarily in that order) | tips: [email protected]

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eToro shares priced $2 above expected range in IPO

1 day ago | axios.com | Ryan Lawler

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentIllustration: Gabriella Turrisi/AxiosStock trading startup eToro priced its shares at $52 each, $2 above the top of its expected range, raising $620 million in its initial public offering. Why it matters: Investor response to eToro's public debut could be a bellwether for other potential fintech IPOs.Catch up quick: eToro was one of the first fintechs to file for IPO before placing those plans on hold amid tariff-driven stock volatility.
Robinhood acquires WonderFi for Canadian crypto expansion

1 day ago | axios.com | Ryan Lawler

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentIllustration: Gabriella Turrisi/AxiosRobinhood (Nasdaq: HOOD) agreed to acquire Canadian crypto firm WonderFi (TSX: WNDR) in a C$250 million all-cash deal to get a foothold in the region. Why it matters: Robinhood is on an M&A spree to expand its crypto operations worldwide. By the numbers: WonderFi shareholders will receive C$0.36 per common share for their stock, representing a 41% premium to its prior closing price and a 71% premium over its 30-day average.
Trump family bitcoin miner to go public

2 days ago | axios.com | Ryan Lawler
Stripe execs on generative AI, stablecoins, and M&A

5 days ago | axios.com | Ryan Lawler

Stripe is leaning into AI, stablecoins, and an open-network philosophy to shore up its core payments moat and build new revenue streams, executives said at Stripe Sessions this week. Inside the room: Stripe company leaders John Collison, Will Gaybrick, Neetika Bansal, Emily Glassberg Sands, and Bridge co-founder Zach Abrams held a roundtable Wednesday to unpack how the payments giant thinks about M&A, foundational AI models, and whether new products would cannibalize its existing business.
Coinbase agrees to acquire Deribit for $2.9 billion

6 days ago | axios.com | Ryan Lawler
Glide raises $15M to give small banks modern tech

1 week ago | axios.com | Ryan Lawler

Glide, an embedded fintech startup serving small banks and credit unions, has raised $15 million in Series A financing led by Acrew Capital, CEO Gautam Ajjarapu tells Axios exclusively. Why it matters: Community banks running on legacy infrastructure struggle to compete with modern offerings from neobanks, digital wallets, and larger financial institutions.
Stripe sees AI and stablecoins as the future of commerce

1 week ago | axios.com | Ryan Lawler

Stripe founders John and Patrick Collison took the stage Monday to highlight two key tailwinds they see as transformative to commerce and the world as a whole — stablecoins and AI. Why it matters: Stripe is betting that programmable money and generative AI will reshape global commerce. The big picture: Stripe's visibility into AI stems from processing payments for every member of the Forbes AI 50 that currently accepts them, Patrick said.
Republic in talks to acquire crowdfunding pioneer Indiegogo

1 week ago | axios.com | Ryan Lawler

Private market investing platform Republic is in talks to acquire crowdfunding pioneer Indiegogo in an all-stock transaction, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Republic is looking to expand its private market capabilities, with this potential deal closely following its acquisition of INX. Catch up quick: Founded in 2008, San Francisco-based Indiegogo is one of the last remaining crowdfunding platforms.
GTCR co-CEO talks Worldpay and Ultimus deals

1 week ago | axios.com | Ryan Lawler

GTCR co-CEO and managing director Collin Roche spoke with Axios to explain why the firm chose to do two major financial services deals now. Why it matters: Markets are closed to most IPO and M&A activity, but the firm executed multiple large and creatively structured deals.
State of play: Stablecoin dealmaking heats up

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Ryan Lawler