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

Politics

Lawmakers to probe SEC over suspected political favoritism in staffing

The probe seeks to determine whether the SEC violated federal law by considering political affiliations in its hiring of senior employees, potentially compromising the agency's impartiality.

2 years ago

Adoption

CSAO region becomes global crypto hub with India, Singapore, and Indonesia leading the charge – Chainalysis

India, Singapore, and Indonesia are transforming the crypto landscape with strong adoption, innovative payment solutions, and explosive trading activity.

2 years ago

NFTs

Digital Chamber urges lawmakers to classify NFTs as consumer goods amid SEC enforcement concerns

The Digital Chamber asserted that consumptive-use NFTs should be classified as consumer goods, not securities.

2 years ago

DeFi

Congressional hearing on DeFi reveals deep partisan divide over regulatory approach

Democrats pushed for tighter DeFi regulations, while Republicans warned against stifling DeFi innovation during the first Congressional hearing on DeFi.

2 years ago

Analysis

Bitcoin faces September slump but optimism grows for year-end rally – Bitwise CIO

Despite current volatility, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan anticipates a strong recovery for Bitcoin in the final quarter of the year.

2 years ago

Regulation

Record $4.68 billion fines mark SEC’s toughest year on crypto

The significant spike was primarily the result of the watchdog's enforcement actions against Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon.

2 years ago

Regulation

Nigeria to ramp up crackdown on unregistered crypto exchanges

Nigeria's SEC said its enforcement actions aim to enhance investor protection and transparency in the country's fast-growing digital asset market.

2 years ago

Crypto

Liminal cleared by independent security audit after WazirX breach, no vulnerabilities found

External audit by Grant Thornton clears Liminal of breach vulnerabilities following major July 18 hack of WazirX.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Indian regulators to clear offshore crypto exchanges after strict AML review

India's Financial Intelligence Unit is set to approve two new offshore crypto exchanges after a stringent compliance review.

2 years ago

Crypto

Chamber of Progress demands clarity on crypto from presidential hopefuls

Chamber of Progress has urged the presidential debate moderators to ask for crypto clarity as 18 million Americans await candidate positions.

2 years ago

Crypto

Bitcoin falls below $54k as market sees volatility following jobs data

Bitcoin fell below $54,000 as uncertainty over potential rate cuts led to heightened market turbulence.

2 years ago

Crypto

Trump reiterates support for Bitcoin, picks Musk to lead government overhaul

Trump vows to slash regulations and make America the "world capital of Bitcoin."

2 years ago

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Assad Jafri

Assad Jafri Recent Articles

Lawmakers to probe SEC over suspected political favoritism in staffing

CSAO region becomes global crypto hub with India, Singapore, and Indonesia leading the charge – Chainalysis

Digital Chamber urges lawmakers to classify NFTs as consumer goods amid SEC enforcement concerns

Congressional hearing on DeFi reveals deep partisan divide over regulatory approach

Bitcoin faces September slump but optimism grows for year-end rally – Bitwise CIO

Record $4.68 billion fines mark SEC’s toughest year on crypto

Nigeria to ramp up crackdown on unregistered crypto exchanges

Liminal cleared by independent security audit after WazirX breach, no vulnerabilities found

Indian regulators to clear offshore crypto exchanges after strict AML review

Chamber of Progress demands clarity on crypto from presidential hopefuls

Bitcoin falls below $54k as market sees volatility following jobs data

Trump reiterates support for Bitcoin, picks Musk to lead government overhaul