Iran news and trends

Iran Threatens Hormuz Shutdown as CFOs Brace for Supply Chain Impact
B2B Payments // June 23, 2025

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Iran Reportedly Used UK Banking Giants to Avoid Sanctions
Bank Regulation // February 04, 2024

Iran reportedly used two of Great Britain’s largest banks to get around sanctions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Kraken, US Treasury Settle Case Over Crypto Service in Iran
Cryptocurrency // November 28, 2022

The U.S. Treasury Department has officially reached a settlement with crypto exchange Kraken over alleged transactions in Iran. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Today in Crypto: US House Stablecoin Bill Won’t Include Digital Dollar Push, Report Says; Bank...
Cryptocurrency // September 21, 2022

Central Bank of Iran said it will begin a pilot launch of its central bank digital currency, the crypto-rial, on Thursday (Sept. 22), a press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Interviews & Exclusives
What Iran Can – And Won’t – Do In A Cyberwar

January 07, 2020
A crippling cyberwar with Iran looms, but maybe not. In an interview with Karen Webster, Samuel S. Visner, director of the National Cybersecurity Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), separates fact from fiction as to what Iran can — and won’t — do when it comes to a tech-based response to the killing of a top general. Planes won’t fall out of the sky, and the lights won’t go dark.  However, one thing’s crystal clear: It’s time for U.S. firms to examine where they’re most likely to get hit.

Quick Reads
Bitcoin Dips Under $69K Amid War and Regulatory Worries

March 22, 2026
The war in Iran and policy battles in Washington continue to hinder cryptocurrency prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Iran Reportedly Used UK Banking Giants to Avoid Sanctions

February 04, 2024
Iran reportedly used two of Great Britain’s largest banks to get around sanctions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Kraken, US Treasury Settle Case Over Crypto Service in Iran

November 28, 2022
The U.S. Treasury Department has officially reached a settlement with crypto exchange Kraken over alleged transactions in Iran. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Today in Crypto: US House Stablecoin Bill Won’t Include Digital Dollar Push, Report Says; Bank...

September 21, 2022
Central Bank of Iran said it will begin a pilot launch of its central bank digital currency, the crypto-rial, on Thursday (Sept. 22), a press release said. Get the Full...