1/5/2026, 2:22:01 pm

SBI seeks Bitbank takeover in Japan's crypto consolidation

SBI Holdings has begun talks with Bitbank for a capital and business alliance that could make Bitbank a consolidated subsidiary. The move follows SBI’s absorption of Bitpoint Japan and comes as Japan reviews crypto regulations. Bitbank has maintained a strong security record and recently launched a crypto-linked EPOS card offering 0.5% cashback.