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SoftBank reportedly seeks 10 billion margin loan backed by OpenAI shares
Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
A margin loan uses OpenAI shares as collateral
SoftBank is reportedly looking to raise a $10 billion margin loan, using its stake in OpenAI as collateral. The plan underscores renewed urgency in the Japanese tech firm’s AI bets after recent financial turbulence. If approved, the financing could extend, building on a prior $40 billion bridge loan earlier this year aimed at funding more AI investment.
- SoftBank reportedly wants a $10 billion margin loan
- OpenAI shares are reportedly proposed as collateral
- The move follows SoftBank’s earlier $40 billion bridge loan
- Signals intensified AI investment despite past volatility
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