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.

Author Stats

Total Articles 1,581

Total Reports 5

Since Feb 2022

Last Active Oct 10, 2025

Primary Beat Bitcoin

Assad Jafri Recent Articles

Crypto

VanEck CEO foresees Bitcoin hitting $350k as regulators begin quantitative easing

Van Eck added that under a "Super Bowl" scenario where central banks adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset, the flagship crypto could skyrocket to $2.9 million

2 years ago

Earnings

MicroStrategy stock surges over 4% despite Q2 net loss as Bitcoin holdings hit 226,500

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin stash totals 226,500 BTC, purchased for $8.3 billion at an average cost of $36,821 per Bitcoin as of July 31.

2 years ago

Earnings

Coinbase’s $1.45 billion Q2 revenue exceeds estimates despite decline in transaction revenue

The exchange's net income for the period was $36 million, compared to a net loss of $97 million in 2023.

2 years ago

Crypto

Russian central bank governor says CBDCs will be part of everyday life by 2031

Nabiullina said the digital rouble's advantages, such as free transfers for individuals and lower transaction fees for businesses, will drive its adoption.

2 years ago

Legal

Do Kwon set for extradition to South Korea after appeals court rejects US request

The Appellate Court upheld the Higher Court's June decision to prioritize South Korea's extradition request over that of the US.

2 years ago

Crypto

Galaxy Digital posts $177 Million net loss in Q2 amid market turbulence

Galaxy faced significant challenges with net losses on digital assets and investments, marking a sharp contrast to its previous financial performance.

2 years ago

Analysis

Bitwise CIO says market is ‘not bullish enough’ amid rising political endorsements

The conference, which took place in Nashville, showcased unprecedented political endorsements for Bitcoin.

2 years ago

Mining

Riot Platforms posts $84.4 million loss in Q2 amid 52% decline in Bitcoin production

Despite the financial setback, the company reported $70.0 million in revenue for the quarter, down slightly from $76.7 million in the prior year.

2 years ago

Crypto

Lummis unveils the BITCOIN Act to establish strategic BTC reserve for the US

The BITCOIN Act seeks to enhance financial resilience and promote global financial innovation by diversifying national assets to include Bitcoin.

2 years ago

Macro

Bitcoin holds steady as Fed chair Powell hints at rate cuts in September, says no plans for CBDC

Recent data indicates a decline in inflation closer to the Fed's 2% target, while unemployment has risen slightly above 4%.

2 years ago

Stablecoins

Tether’s $5.2 billion H1 profit sets new high as US treasury holdings surpass Germany

The firm reported a net operating profit of $1.3 billion in the second quarter, marking its highest quarterly profit to date.

2 years ago

Adoption

California DMV digitizes 47 million vehicle titles on Avalanche

The new system allows Californians to manage and transfer their pink slip vehicle titles digitally, reducing the need for trips to the DMV and the post office.

2 years ago