Line Ventures and Naver contributed to a bridge round for the mobile balance-checking and recharging app developer, which launched a mobile wallet in December.

The online insurance marketplace developer will use the proceeds from the Transamerica-backed round for product development and expansion.

Peer-to-peer lending platform Funding Societies has secured new funding in a series B round led by SoftBank Ventures Korea.

Alphabet-backed microfinance provider Tala secured $50m in a Revolution Growth-led series C round and another $15m in debt financing.

Basis, the creator of a stablised cryptocurrency, has secured funding in a private placement that included GV, through a SAFT offering.

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.