RTB Digital and Ryvyl Inc. Merger Consummates, Name Change and Ticker Changed to RTB
Rhea-AI Summary
Ryvyl (Nasdaq: RVYL) has consummated its planned merger with RTB Digital and changed its corporate name to RTB Digital, doing business as Roundtable, effective May 12, 2026.
Its common stock is expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the new ticker RTB on May 13, 2026, replacing RVYL.
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Positive
- Planned merger with RTB Digital officially consummated on May 12, 2026
- Corporate name changed to RTB Digital, doing business as Roundtable
- Nasdaq ticker expected to change from RVYL to RTB on May 13, 2026
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- None.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Pre-news, RVYL was up 1.82% while key peers showed mixed action: OLB, BNAI, FAAS, and DTSS were down on the day, and only NEHC posted a notable gain. Momentum scanner activity was limited to DTSS, suggesting RVYL’s move is stock-specific rather than a broad sector rotation.
Previous Acquisition Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02 | Merger approved | Positive | -4.0% | Shareholders approved the RTB Digital merger, clearing final corporate hurdle to close. |
| Mar 26 | Merger vote update | Positive | -10.5% | Meeting adjourned with 99% of votes cast favoring Roundtable merger, needing more turnout. |
| Jan 20 | Nasdaq compliance, S-4 | Positive | +1.4% | Company regained Nasdaq bid-price compliance and filed Form S-4 for anticipated merger. |
| Jan 07 | Partner traction update | Positive | +5.9% | Roundtable reported new sponsorship, board changes, and expanded journalist network ahead of merger. |
| Nov 13 | Investor event notice | Neutral | -0.3% | Roundtable scheduled virtual investor event to discuss merger strategy and Web3 platform. |
Acquisition and merger-related headlines have often produced modest or negative next-day moves, with an average reaction of -1.49% and a mix of aligned and contrarian price responses.
Over the past several months, RYVYL/RTB news has centered on progressing the Roundtable merger and related corporate actions. Earlier items highlighted the planned merger, Nasdaq compliance via a Form S-4, and subsequent shareholder approval with 99% of votes cast in favor. Additional updates emphasized strategic partnerships, deposits toward media acquisitions, and investor outreach. Today’s announcement that the merger has consummated, alongside a formal name and ticker change to RTB, follows this sequence of milestones.
Historical Comparison
In the past acquisition‑tagged releases, RVYL’s average next‑day move was -1.49%, with several merger milestones drawing muted or negative reactions despite generally constructive strategic updates.
Acquisition‑related news progressed from early merger disclosures and Nasdaq compliance, through vote solicitations and shareholder approval, to today’s consummation and rebranding as RTB Digital with a new ticker symbol.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement confirms that the long‑planned merger between RYVYL and RTB Digital has closed, with the combined company now named RTB Digital and trading under ticker RTB starting May 13, 2026. It follows prior shareholder approvals and regulatory steps tied to the combination. Investors may track how the new entity executes on its Web3 and digital media strategy and how post‑merger financials evolve after the corporate rebranding.
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Seattle, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryvyl Inc. (“Ryvyl” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: RVYL) today announced that as of May 12, 2026, it has officially consummated its planned merger and changed its corporate name to RTB Digital, Inc. (“RTB”), and is doing business as Roundtable.
It is expected that effective May 13, 2026, the Company’s common stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the new ticker symbol “RTB”, replacing the previous ticker “RVYL.”
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events, which in turn are based on information currently available to the Company. Such forward-looking statements include statements that are characterized by future or conditional words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate" and "continue" or similar words. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they discuss future expectations and plans, which contain projections of future results of operations or financial condition or state other forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding the timing and effects of the merger transaction between the Company and RTB Digital, Inc. By their nature, forward-looking statements address matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those expressed in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements, including that the merger will not guarantee that the Company regains compliance with Nasdaq's listing requirements or will remain in compliance with all other requirements for continued listing on Nasdaq. Other risk factors affecting the Company are discussed in detail in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable laws.
Investor Relations Contact:
Richard Land, Alliance Advisors Investor Relations
973-873-7686, rtbir@allianceadvisors.com
Public Relations Contact:
Mehab Qureshi, RTB Digital, Inc.
+91 90289 77198, press@roundtable.io
