Ayandeh Bank, one of Iran’s largest private lenders, was formally shut down by regulators on October 23, 2025, leaving millions exposed to uncertainty — a moment that revived talk about Bitcoin’s original warning against trusting banks too much.

The Central Bank revoked the bank’s license after finding massive capital shortfalls and risky lending tied to a small group of insiders. The move has shaken confidence in a system already under strain.

Regulator Moves To Protect Depositors

According to the Central Bank, Ayandeh’s branches and customer accounts will be absorbed by state-owned Bank Melli Iran and depositors will be able to access their funds from October 25.

Reports have disclosed that roughly 42 million customers could be affected by the transfer. Officials say the jobs of

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