According to Coinpost, SBI Holdings announced on May 1, 2026, that it has entered discussions with Bitbank Co., Ltd., the operator of the cryptocurrency exchange 'bitbank,' regarding capital and business collaboration. The plan is to make Bitbank a consolidated subsidiary, with plans to acquire its shares after completing due diligence and internal procedures. The timeline and method of acquisition are yet to be determined. Previously, in April 2026, SBI Group acquired Bitpoint Japan through a merger with SBI VC Trade, continuing its efforts to consolidate the industry. Bitbank had previously disclosed its original plan to go public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in mid-2025, but the relationship between the current capital partnership and share acquisition arrangements with its IPO plans remains unclear. https://(wublock123.com)/news/sbi-holdings-considers-capital-and-operational-partnership-to-acquire-bitbank-60398