RYVYL INC (NASDAQ: RVYL)
Introduction to the Company
RYVYL INC (ticker: RVYL) is a San Diego–based technology firm that provides blockchain-secured payment and point-of-sale solutions for consumers and businesses. As of June 2, 2025, RVYL shares closed at $1.3400, representing a +131.63% change on a volume of 27,916,953 shares traded on the NASDAQ.
Corporate Structure
- Industry: Software Development
- Employees: 51–200 (per LinkedIn)
- Headquarters: San Diego, California
- Founders & Executives:
- Ben Errez – Chairman; former Microsoft Software Development Lead
- Fredi Nisan – Chief Executive Officer; ex-Founder of Brava POS and QuickCitizen
- Board Members: Genevieve Baer, Ezra Laniado, David Montoya
Recent Developments and News
Regulatory Filings
- May 15, 2025 (NT 10-Q)
RYVYL notified the SEC of its inability to timely file Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, citing additional time required to accurately compile transaction data. - May 20, 2025 (10-Q)
Quarterly report submitted covering results to March 31, 2025. - May 27, 2025 (8-K)
Disclosures were made under Items 3.01 (change in certifying accountant), 7.01 (Regulation FD), and 9.01 (financial statements and exhibits).
Analyst Coverage
- September 23, 2024
Taglich Brothers initiated coverage of RVYL, focusing on its blockchain payment platform and identifying it as a microcap stock with a market cap under $250 million.
Technology Milestones (LinkedIn)
- Blockchain Fabric Performance
- Achieved a throughput exceeding 3,400 transactions per second
- Handled 9 million requests within one hour with latency consistently under 200 milliseconds
- Managed database expansion without performance degradation
- Compliance
- Achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance for the third consecutive year, as verified by Prescient Assurance.
Financial and Strategic Analysis
Metric | Value |
---|---|
Market Cap (intraday) | $11.21 M |
52-Week Range | $0.52 – $2.40 |
Beta (5Y Monthly) | 4.03 |
Price/Sales (ttm) | 0.08 |
Revenue (ttm) | $54.36 M |
Net Income (ttm) | – $26.89 M |
EPS (ttm) | – 3.89 |
Profit Margin | – 49.47% |
Total Cash (mrq) | $2.98 M |
Enterprise Value/Revenue | 0.46 |
- Cash & Liquidity: The company reported $2.98 million in cash with no significant debt noted.
- Profitability: The reported negative net income and EPS indicate ongoing investments in technology and operational expansion.
- Strategic Initiatives:
- The white-label API platform supports merchant onboarding, KYC/KYB, and transaction tracking.
- Plans for the spin-off of the “coyni” stablecoin (CYN), aimed at facilitating digital-dollar accounts and cross-border payments.
- The Board has approved a share repurchase program, as reported by the InvestorBrandNetwork.
Market Position and Industry Context
- Global Digital Payments:
- The transaction value of digital payments reached $5.44 trillion in 2020, with projections to reach $11.29 trillion by 2026 (representing a compound annual growth rate of 11.21%).
- The growth is attributed to increased smartphone penetration, mobile wallet usage, and advancements in e-commerce.
- Competitive Edge:
- The use of blockchain technology enhances security, data privacy, and transaction settlement speed.
- The scalable platform is designed for high-volume merchants, allowing for real-time processing.
- The end-to-end solution encompasses payment acceptance, token issuance, wallet management, and reporting capabilities.
TL;DR
- June 2, 2025: RVYL shares closed at $1.34 (+131.63%) on a volume of 27.9 million.
- May 15, 2025: NT 10-Q submitted, requesting an extension for the Q1 2025 report due to transaction data compilation needs.
- May 27, 2025: Form 8-K filed, detailing changes in accounting and Regulation FD disclosures.
- September 23, 2024: Taglich Brothers initiated coverage, noting a focus on the microcap fintech sector.
- Technology Update: Blockchain Fabric achieved throughput of over 3,400 TPS, handled 9 million requests per hour, maintained sub-200 ms latency, and sustained SOC 2 Type II compliance.
- Outlook: Anticipation of completing the Q1 2025 10-Q; introductions of the coyni stablecoin; potential share repurchase activity.