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title: "SBI looks to acquire Bitbank in Japan's consolidating crypto exchange market, expanding its portfolio amid regulatory progress."
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/284887723.md"
description: "SBI Holdings is currently in talks to potentially acquire Bitbank, which would bolster their efforts to secure crypto exchanges as subsidiaries. This move comes as a part of their strategy to expand their presence in the crypto market in Japan, where regulatory conditions have been becoming more favorable. The discussions highlight SBI Holdings' increasing focus on the crypto industry."
datetime: "2026-05-01T10:37:33.000Z"
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# SBI looks to acquire Bitbank in Japan's consolidating crypto exchange market, expanding its portfolio amid regulatory progress.

SBI Holdings is currently in talks to potentially acquire Bitbank, which would bolster their efforts to secure crypto exchanges as subsidiaries. This move comes as a part of their strategy to expand their presence in the crypto market in Japan, where regulatory conditions have been becoming more favorable. The discussions highlight SBI Holdings' increasing focus on the crypto industry.

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