BBVA has reached a milestone in its commitment to artificial intelligence, surpassing 1,000 data scientists on staff. To further enhance this talent, the bank offers them a professional development model that allows these professionals to advance in their careers without giving up their specialization. In this innovative approach, technical expertise is placed on equal footing with team management as a path for professional growth, allowing them to remain involved in AI development as they advance in their careers.

Proptech company PropHero has secured financing from BBVA Spark to drive its growth in the Spanish real estate market, where it plans to double its business volume by year-end 2025.

BBVA has formalized a €25 million venture debt transaction with roadsurfer, a German company specializing in outdoor mobility. The financing aims to support the international expansion of the leading camper van rental platform and accelerate its growth across Europe and North America.

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BBVA continues to drive growth in Europe with the appointment of Walter Rizzi as Head of Digital Banking in Italy, a key role in adapting the bank’s offering to the needs of the local market.

Who hasn’t been there at some point? An important bill comes in and due to either an oversight or an unforeseen expense, you don’t have sufficient money in your account. To prevent these situations, BBVA has come up with a smart solution on its app that lets you stay one step ahead and boost your account balance. What’s more, if you need it and meet certain requirements, such as having your salary deposited into your account, or a personal loan, you automatically receive up to €300 in coverage to pay for direct debit bills, avoiding last-minute stress.

BBVA has unveiled its cryptocurrency trading and custody service for bitcoin and ether, which is now available to all retail customers of legal age in Spain. After filing the relevant disclosure with the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), the bank has been gradually rolling out the service in recent weeks. Customers can now use this service to trade in bitcoin and ether directly through the BBVA app, all within a fully integrated environment that also includes the bank’s other financial services.