RYVYL ANNOUNCES NASDAQ COMPLIANCE AHEAD OF ANTICIPATED MERGER WITH ROUNDTABLE; S-4 FILED
Rhea-AI Summary
RYVYL (NASDAQ: RVYL) announced it has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price rule after maintaining a closing bid at or above $1.00 for ten consecutive business days from January 2, 2026 through January 15, 2026. Nasdaq confirmed the matter is closed. In connection with the anticipated merger with Roundtable (RTB Digital), RYVYL filed a Form S-4 with the SEC as part of the regulatory process. The company says all material merger conditions are satisfied except for SEC approval of the S-4 and related customary closing conditions.
Positive
- Regained Nasdaq compliance: closing bid ≥ $1.00 for 10 business days
- Nasdaq confirmed the compliance matter is closed
- Form S-4 filed with the SEC for the anticipated merger with Roundtable
Negative
- Merger remains subject to SEC approval of the Form S-4
- Transaction still contingent on customary closing conditions
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, RVYL gained 1.38%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -13.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 5 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $71K to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $5M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
RVYL was down 5.94% while peers showed mixed moves: OLB +5.2%, NEHC +11.46%, DTSS +19.62%, BNAI -8.1%, FAAS -8.3%. No peers appeared in the momentum scanner, pointing to a stock-specific move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 | Merger partner update | Positive | +5.9% | Roundtable sponsorships and Web3 network expansion ahead of merger. |
| Dec 30 | Reverse stock split | Negative | +12.9% | 1-for-35 reverse split to support Nasdaq $1.00 bid compliance. |
| Dec 17 | Reverse split approval | Negative | -3.5% | Shareholder approval of reverse split and Nasdaq delisting notice. |
| Nov 21 | Litigation settlement | Positive | -4.6% | Court’s provisional approval of shareholder derivative settlement. |
| Nov 13 | Merger investor event | Positive | -0.3% | Roundtable investor event outlining strategic benefits of merger. |
Recent news often centers on the Roundtable merger and Nasdaq compliance, with mixed price follow-through and several divergences between perceived news tone and next-day moves.
Over the last few months, RVYL’s trajectory has been dominated by Nasdaq listing issues, a reverse stock split, litigation resolution, and the planned Roundtable merger. On Nov 13, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026, merger-related updates produced mixed reactions, including a +5.94% move on partner traction news. Reverse split actions around Dec 17–30, 2025 linked to compliance efforts saw both positive and negative moves. The current announcement ties these threads together by confirming regained Nasdaq bid compliance while the S-4 for the Roundtable combination advances.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement confirms that RVYL regained compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid requirement after maintaining that level for ten consecutive trading days and that a Form S-4 has been filed for the planned all-stock merger with RTB Digital. It builds on months of merger-focused updates, reverse split actions, and SEC filings documenting deal terms and risks. Investors tracking this story may focus on regulatory approval of the S-4, shareholder votes, and how the combined entity’s Web3 strategy evolves against prior disclosures.
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SAN DIEGO, CA, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RYVYL Inc. (NASDAQ: RVYL) (“RYVYL” or the “Company”), in anticipation of its previously announced merger with RTB Digital, Inc. (“Roundtable”), today announced that it has received formal written confirmation from The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“Nasdaq”) confirming that the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).
To regain compliance, RYVYL’s common stock was required to maintain a closing bid price of
In connection with the anticipated merger, RYVYL has filed a Form S-4 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing is part of the required regulatory process related to the transaction. No changes to shareholder equity have occurred because of the compliance determination, and the Company’s capital structure remains unchanged.
All material conditions to the merger have been satisfied, apart from SEC approval of the Form S-4 and related customary closing conditions. The Company expects to provide additional updates as the process progresses.
About RYVYL
RYVYL Inc. (NASDAQ: RVYL) operates a digital payment processing business enabling transactions around the globe and provides payment solutions for underserved markets. www.ryvyl.com.
About Roundtable
Roundtable is a Web 3 digital media SaaS platform, providing decentralized publishing, commerce, data, syndication, network distribution, ad sales and operations, as well as community platforms and custom apps for major media and professional journalist brands. For more information visit RTB.io.
RYVYL IR Contact:
Richard Land, Alliance Advisors Investor Relations
973-873-7686, ryvylinvestor@allianceadvisors.com
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