EghtesadOnline: Several Italian banks have closed or imposed restrictions on accounts held by Iranians citing the US sanctions, and in the process creating financial difficulties for those affected.

EghtesadOnline: According to the chairman of Iran Blockchain Community, some virtual currency exchanges have imposed restrictions on Iranian users following Iran’s exit from the list of eligible countries to trade in cryptocurrencies, but no assets belonging to Iranians have been blocked.

EghtesadOnline: Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Thursday it had identified and terminated 39 YouTube channels linked to state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting.