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This aims to enhance competitiveness and maximize group synergies in the cryptocurrency asset business.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Capital Policy\nSB Holdings announced plans to acquire approximately 46.7 billion yen worth of Bitbank shares to expand its cryptocurrency-related business, aiming for full subsidiary status in October 2026. As a result, custody assets are expected to reach approximately 1.1 trillion yen, and the number of cryptocurrency accounts will total about 2.92 million, making it the largest domestic exchange operator in this sector. After acquiring the shares, SB Holdings intends to utilize Bitbank\u2019s management resources to enhance services and develop new financial products.\n\n### Future Outlook and Investor Impact\nThis transaction is expected to strengthen SB Holdings' competitiveness and profitability in the cryptocurrency asset business. The combined custody assets and account numbers as of the end of April 2026 will place it among the top domestic entities, contributing to increased group presence. The completion of the transaction is scheduled for around October 2026, with minimal impact expected on the consolidated performance for the fiscal year ending March 2027. It is important to continue monitoring announced information to track the ongoing business expansion.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of shares acquired: 102,656 shares (Unknown)\nAcquisition cost: 46.7 billion yen (Unknown)\nCustody asset balance (as of end of April 2026): Approximately 1.1 trillion yen (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SBHolders, #IRRelated, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Number of shares acquired: 102,656 shares\nAcquisition cost: 46.7 billion yen\nCustody asset balance (as of end of April 2026): approximately 1.1 trillion yen","jir_meta_title":"[SB Holdings] Fully acquires Bitbank subsidiary to expand cryptocurrency asset business | October 2026","jir_meta_description":"SB Holdings plans to acquire approximately 46.7 billion yen worth of Bitbank shares to become a full subsidiary. 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