SBI Bitbank Deal Signals Japan Crypto Consolidation

SBI Bitbank deal may reshape Japan crypto consolidation as SBI VC Trade and Bitpoint move closer to a larger exchange group.

SBI Bitbank deal may reshape Japan crypto consolidation as SBI VC Trade and Bitpoint move closer to a larger exchange group.

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Senate prediction markets ban widens ethics pressure as House action looms; suspicious bets and Kalshi scrutiny keep the issue hot.

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