{"id":27241,"date":"2026-05-01T08:43:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/sbi-holdings-eyes-bitbank-takeover-as-japan-crypto-sector-consolidates\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T08:43:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:43:27","slug":"sbi-holdings-eyes-bitbank-takeover-as-japan-crypto-sector-consolidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/sbi-holdings-eyes-bitbank-takeover-as-japan-crypto-sector-consolidates\/","title":{"rendered":"SBI Holdings eyes Bitbank takeover as Japan crypto sector consolidates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-detail__content blocks\">\n<p><strong>SBI Holdings has started formal talks with Bitbank over a capital and business alliance. The planned transaction would make Bitbank a consolidated subsidiary of SBI.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"cn-block-summary-block_97dca30cc11097f91eab45b8acb8c9e0\" class=\"cn-block-summary\">\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__nav tabs\">\n        <span class=\"tabs__item is-selected\">Summary<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SBI Holdings has begun talks to make Bitbank a consolidated subsidiary through a share acquisition.<\/li>\n<li>The move follows SBI VC Trade\u2019s merger with Bitpoint Japan in April 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Bitbank\u2019s EPOS Crypto Card lets users settle monthly bills with bitcoin balances.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .cn-block-summary --><\/p>\n<p>The company <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coinpost.jp\/?p=706300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">said<\/a> it plans to acquire shares after due diligence and internal approval. Details on timing, structure, and acquisition method will be discussed later.<\/p>\n<p>The move comes soon after SBI Group absorbed Bitpoint Japan through a merger with SBI VC Trade in April 2026. The latest talks show SBI is moving quickly to expand its crypto exchange business.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<p>Japan is also reviewing how crypto assets fit under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. That process may bring tighter rules for exchanges and crypto investment products.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bitbank\u2019s IPO path comes into focus<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Bitbank had previously prepared for a possible Tokyo Stock Exchange listing by mid-2025. The company had also raised about 7 billion yen through a capital and business alliance with Mixi in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Mixi became a major shareholder with a 26.2% stake. SBI\u2019s proposal may now draw attention to Bitbank\u2019s listing plans and future ownership structure.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bitbank expands crypto payment services<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Bitbank has also moved further into crypto-linked payments. The exchange launched the \u201cEPOS Crypto Card for Bitbank\u201d with EPOS Card, the fintech arm of Marui Group.<\/p>\n<p>The card allows users to settle monthly credit card bills using bitcoin held on Bitbank. It also offers 0.5% cashback in bitcoin, ether, or Aster.<\/p>\n<p>Bitbank said the card is the first in Japan to allow credit card bills to be settled directly from crypto exchange balances. The service may later add more crypto payment options.<\/p>\n<p>The possible SBI deal would combine Bitbank\u2019s exchange brand and payments push with SBI\u2019s wider financial network. Bitbank has also reported zero hacking incidents since launch, which may support its appeal to a larger financial group.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SBI Holdings has started formal talks with Bitbank over a capital and business alliance. The planned transaction would make Bitbank a consolidated subsidiary of SBI. 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