Assad Jafri

Editor & Reporter CryptoSlate

AJ, a passionate journalist since Yemen's 2011 Arab Spring, has honed his skills worldwide for over a decade. Specializing in financial journalism, he now focuses on crypto reporting.

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Total Articles 1,581

Total Reports 5

Since Feb 2022

Last Active Oct 10, 2025

Primary Beat Bitcoin

Assad Jafri Recent Articles

DeFi

SEC won’t judge ‘merits’ of Trump’s DeFi project, but same regulatory issues await

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said World Liberty Financial will be required to meet the same disclosure and transparency standards that apply to all crypto-related firms in the US.

2 years ago

Adoption

Franklin Templeton, Citigroup turn to Solana for next-gen financial services

Franklin Templeton plans to launch a mutual fund natively on Solana, while Citi is exploring Solana's capabilities for smart contracts and cross-border money transfers.

2 years ago

Politics

Cardano founder Hoskinson warns Trump’s DeFi venture could spark political backlash

Hoskinson also expressed doubt about both presidential candidates' policies for the crypto industry, but acknowledged Trump's comparatively pro-crypto stance.

2 years ago

Adoption

Louisiana continues pro-crypto push with option to pay state agencies in Bitcoin, USDC

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be the first agency to accept these payments, with the possibility of expansion to other state departments in the future.

2 years ago

Legal

SEC seeks 4-month extension for fact discovery in Coinbase lawsuit

Both parties have agreed to the extension, allowing for a comprehensive review of hundreds of thousands of documents.

2 years ago

Crypto

Ethereum core devs agree to split ‘Pectra’ upgrade into multi-phase rollout

The phased approach will ensure a smoother rollout and lessen the chances of encountering bugs or disruptions in the network's daily operations.

2 years ago

Macro

Bitcoin holds above $60k amid heavy volatility after FOMC confirms 50bp rate cut

Fed's policy shift prompts Bitcoin volatility but price stabilizes above $60,000 on cautious market sentiment.

2 years ago

Crypto

KPMG calls for stronger custodial practices to boost Bitcoin adoption

Strong custodial practices are key in protecting Bitcoin holdings and boosting institutional adoption, according to the report.

2 years ago

Stablecoins

Revolut in advanced stages of plan to launch its own stablecoin

London's fintech leader is looking to compete with industry giants like PayPal by developing its own stablecoin.

2 years ago

Crypto

Bitwise CIO likens Ethereum to Microsoft, bets on underappreciated dominance despite bearish sentiment

Hougan believes that despite market doubts, Ethereum still leads in DeFi assets and institutional adoption, much like Microsoft's role in tech.

2 years ago

Technology

Wintermute to launch multi-chain prediction market amid election betting craze

The market, set to launch next week, will operate on several chains, including Ethereum (ETH), Base, and Arbitrum (ARB).

2 years ago

Salesforce launches proprietary AI agents to act as virtual employees

Designed for integration with Slack and advanced language models, Agentforce promises a 40% increase in case resolution rates.

2 years ago

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Assad Jafri Recent Articles

SEC won’t judge ‘merits’ of Trump’s DeFi project, but same regulatory issues await

Franklin Templeton, Citigroup turn to Solana for next-gen financial services

Cardano founder Hoskinson warns Trump’s DeFi venture could spark political backlash

Louisiana continues pro-crypto push with option to pay state agencies in Bitcoin, USDC

SEC seeks 4-month extension for fact discovery in Coinbase lawsuit

Ethereum core devs agree to split ‘Pectra’ upgrade into multi-phase rollout

Bitcoin holds above $60k amid heavy volatility after FOMC confirms 50bp rate cut

KPMG calls for stronger custodial practices to boost Bitcoin adoption

Revolut in advanced stages of plan to launch its own stablecoin

Bitwise CIO likens Ethereum to Microsoft, bets on underappreciated dominance despite bearish sentiment

Wintermute to launch multi-chain prediction market amid election betting craze

Salesforce launches proprietary AI agents to act as virtual employees