According to Coinpost, SBI Holdings announced on May 1, 2026, that it has entered into discussions with Bitbank Co., Ltd., which operates the cryptocurrency exchange "bitbank," regarding capital and business cooperation, intending to incorporate it as a consolidated subsidiary, and plans to acquire its shares after completing due diligence and internal procedures. The timing and method of the acquisition have not yet been clarified; previously, the SBI Group, in April 2026, continued industry consolidation by merging with SBI VC Trade to acquire Bitpoint Japan. Bitbank had disclosed that it originally planned to go public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in mid-2025. Currently, the details of the capital cooperation and equity acquisition arrangements are not yet clear in relation to its IPO plan.

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