The Union Mobile-backed loan services and technology provider has raised money that will support hiring and research and development.

Swedbank Robur has led a funding round for savings app developer Qapital, whose existing shareholders include Anthemis Exponential Ventures.

BBVA's US subsidiary will admit 35 startups to the BBVA Momentum accelerator this year following a successful first year in 2017.

The financial services firm has set up a strategic investment unit that will target areas such as artificial intelligence, distributed ledger and smart contract technology.

Yahoo Japan has purchased a 40% shareholding in cryptocurrency exchange Bitarg through its Z Corporation subsidiary for up to $28m.

Citi Ventures has exited the personal finance management app just over a year after leading its $11m series B round.

The blockchain developer has raised series B SAFT financing in a round that included Susquehanna International Group.

CreditEase Financial Industry Fund was among the investors as Meiliche Jinrong, the car financing spinout of online lender Meili Jinrong, got more series B cash.