Crypto
SBI Holdings in talks to acquire stake in Japan\'s crypto exchange Bitbank
SBI Holdings is negotiating to acquire a stake in Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank, The Block reported on May 1. The move aims to bring Bitbank in as a consolidated subsidiary and strengthen SBI Holdings\' position in Japan\'s crypto market. Chairman and CEO Yoshitaka Kitao (요시타카 키타오) said the company submitted a letter of intent and began talks on capital and business cooperation. SBI Holdings plans to proceed after due diligence and internal procedures.