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Iran's Islamic regime using Tether cryptocurrency as 'financial lifeline,' US Senate report charges

The report ⁠found that 84% of crypto wallets that have been sanctioned by the US transacted in USDT, such as to help ​the Iranian government move money across its borders and support ​its currency.

Tether cryptocurrency logo displayed on a phone screen and representation of cryptocurrency are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on November 2, 2021.
Nordic countries are transforming online registration by making signups faster, simpler and more closely integrated with everyday banking.

Why Nordic countries are ahead on fast, low-friction signups

A man uses an automated teller machine (ATM) from Bank Mellat in Tehran on September 7, 2026.

Turkey revokes operating license of Iran's Mellat Bank amid US economic pressure campaign

A bus drives past a branch of Lloyds Bank in London, Britain, January 28, 2026.

Lloyds rejects mortgage bid from mother of jailed Palestine Action activist


Spanish bank chairman apologizes after Israeli clients report account restrictions

Banco Sabadell’s chairman apologized after Israeli clients in Spain reported account restrictions and delayed transfers, saying revised procedures followed an internal compliance misunderstanding.

The Banco Sabadell logo can be seen behind leaves on top of a building outside Madrid, Spain, April 13, 2016.

Mizrahi-Tefahot launches NIS 1,000 savings grant for Israeli children born since October 7

The initiative, framed as “a new beginning” to promote long-term financial security, targets what the bank calls “children of the war.”

 A man uses an ATM at Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot in Tel Aviv, Israel November 22, 2021. Picture taken November 22, 2021.

Ogen unveils roadmap for Israel’s first social bank

New banking model aimed at serving households, small businesses, and nonprofits left behind by commercial banking system

Ogen CEO Sagi Balasha speaking at the Ogen Conference in Tel Aviv, December 25, 2025

Syria to start currency swap on January 1, central bank governor says

Syria will begin swapping Assad-era notes for new currency on January 1, Central Bank Governor Husrieh on Thursday.

Bundles of Syrian currency notes are stacked up as an employee counts money at Syrian central bank, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad in Damascus,Syria, January 12, 2025.

Bank Hapoalim receives 'Accessible Organization' certificate from Access Israel

In its announcement, Access Israel said the certificate reflects the bank’s commitment to ensuring that “every customer, without exception,” can receive “independent, respectful and equal” service.

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Bank Hapoalim: Young people and students will receive all trading fees back

Bank Hapoalim is launching a benefits package for young people and students that includes a full and automatic refund of securities trading fees, up to NIS 2,000 per quarter.

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Bank Hapoalim revives free-share offer for 1 million customers

After strong demand in September, eligible clients can choose two shares, valued at about NIS 138.9 as of November 25, or a NIS 125 cash grant, the bank said.

 Yadin Antebi

Your Investments: What’s your financial why?

"It’s true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?" – Ronald Reagan

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Iran declares major private bank bankrupt, transfers assets to state-owned Bank Melli

Tehran moves to reassure depositors after Ayandeh Bank collapse, transferring assets to state-owned Bank Melli amid mounting economic pressure and renewed international sanctions.

An Iranian man walks past a branch of the state-owned Melli Bank, which absorbed the assets of the now-defunct Ayandeh Bank, in the capital Tehran on October 25, 2025.

Iran slashes four zeros from its currency amid soaring inflation worsened by US-E3 sanctions

Iran’s parliament approved removing four digits from its currency, the Iranian Rial, to tackle hyperinflation, though economists warn the move is mostly symbolic.

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.