# SBI Buys Bitbank for Crypto Scale

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Podcast: [Crypto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bitcoin-crypto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7492376)
Published: 2026-06-28T15:05:59+00:00
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## Resource

SBI Holdings just paid $289 million to buy out Bitbank, Japan’s major crypto exchange, not for quick profits but to dominate a tightening market. The deal catapults SBI’s crypto custody assets to 1.1 trillion yen and adds nearly a million new customers, fueling their ecosystem play. With new regulations crushing smaller exchanges, SBI is positioning itself as the inevitable consolidator — and Architect Partners say the trend’s just beginning, with foreign firms likely to follow suit by buying licensed operations rather than building from scratch. This isn’t just a purchase — it’s a regulated foothold in Japan’s future crypto landscape. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/50f531f9bbfd5ac1

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