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Argentem Creek Partners Announces Strategic Appointments to Drive Middle East Expansion and Global Growth
New York, New York, United States, 12th May 2025 – Argentem Creek Partners, a premier emerging market specialist investment firm today announced two senior leadership appointments as it strengthens its presence in the Middle East and scales operations globally.
Dilip N. Massand has been named Head of Global Strategic Partnerships and Co-Head of Middle East based in Abu Dhabi, and Beatriz Franco has joined as Chief Operating Officer, based in New York. The firm is actively broadening its leadership team to support growth across key markets and expand its investor offering.
The move follows the issuance of Argentem’s strategic license from the Financial Services Authority of ADGM, the international financial Centre of Abu Dhabi in 2024 and the establishment of its MENA and Asia headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The firm is increasing its focus on the Middle East as a priority market for sourcing deals, forming partnerships, and launching new investment platforms.In his role as Head of Global Strategic Partnerships and Co-Head of Middle East Massand will co-lead the firm’s regional expansion together with Jeroen Westrik. He will also drive global strategic partnerships, including joint ventures, co-investment platforms, and business development initiatives. With more than 30 years of experience across the U.S., India, and the GCC, Dilip is known for his work in legal finance, asset recovery, and cross-border special situations. He was previously CEO of Phoenix Advisors Ltd., a legal finance firm based in ADGM, and Managing Director of SAS Asset Recovery.
As COO, Beatriz will oversee legal, operations, and business infrastructure globally, and serve on the firm’s executive committees. Beatriz brings nearly three decades of experience in banking, law, and venture capital. She spent nine years at JPMorgan in private credit, DCM, and structured products, worked at law firms across New York, Silicon Valley, and Brazil, and later served as CEO of an agtech company and founder of a venture capital fund.
“These appointments reflect where we are headed as a firm,” said Daniel Chapman, CEO of Argentem Creek Partners. “Dilip brings deep relationships and regional insight at a time when the Middle East is becoming increasingly important to our business. Beatriz adds global execution strength and operational leadership across asset classes and regions. Together, they will greatly enhance our ability to deliver value to our clients and help drive the next chapter of Argentem’s growth.”
Maarten Terlouw, President & Co-Chief Investment Officer of Argentem Creek Partners added “The recent appointments strengthen our ability to deploy capital with speed and discipline in today’s shifting global environment. We’re pleased to expand our team and enter a new growth phase in response to market demand and evolving conditions — while staying true to our values of excellence and execution.”
About Argentem Creek Partners
Argentem Creek Partners is an emerging market specialist investment firm focused on special situations and Structured Capital Solutions. Argentem Creek was founded in 2015 by Daniel Chapman and his former team from Cargill, Inc subsidiary, Black River Asset Management. The firm has resources in Buenos Aires, London, Abu Dhabi and is headquarters in New York.
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VTrader Unveils AI-Powered Price Prediction Tool to Redefine Market Intelligence in Crypto Trading
Delaware, US, 18th July 2025, VTrader, an AI-native financial intelligence platform for digital asset markets, announced the launch of its AI Price Prediction Tool, a proprietary system designed to deliver real-time, predictive insights into cryptocurrency price movements. Unlike conventional platforms that rely on pre-set dashboards and backward-looking indicators, the new tool integrates real-time price data with breaking news, social sentiment, and on-chain metrics to produce contextually informed forecasts.
The AI Price Prediction Tool leverages a multi-layered architecture that combines language modeling, financial semantic analysis, and asset-specific behavioral modeling. This structure enables the system to evaluate both structured and unstructured data including market signals, regulatory developments, analyst commentary, and crypto-native activity such as token unlocks or network congestion to generate accurate, timely predictions for traders and institutions.
“At VTrader, we aim to empower our users with insights they can’t get anywhere else. In markets driven by noise, information is your edge. Trade with AI signals — not emotion or hype — and position yourself to thrive when the upside comes,” said Steve Gregory, Founder of VTrader
A Three-Layered Intelligence Stack
- Generative Language Layer – Context at Scale
Powered by a proprietary Large Language Model (LLM), this layer digests vast volumes of unstructured data — from regulatory filings and analyst notes to breaking financial news, social media sentiment, and global economic indicators. It enables broad contextual awareness across markets, regions, and narratives.
- Financial Semantic Layer – From Noise to Signal
This layer structures the chaos. By incorporating domain-specific financial knowledge, it captures subtle but critical differences between genuine market-moving events and hype. Whether it’s a footnote in an analyst report or a sudden spike in on-chain stablecoin flows, this layer identifies tone, urgency, and relevance with precision.
- Investment Methodology Layer – Volatility Modeled in Code
Tailored to the unique behavior of each asset, this layer learns from a cryptocurrency’s historical data, price cycles, and qualitative signals to model future movement. It aligns predictive outputs with how value, risk, and timing have manifested in the past — ensuring forecasts are not only data-rich but also contextually grounded.
Purpose-Built for the 24/7 Crypto Market
Unlike traditional models that overlook the nuances of decentralized markets, VTrader’s system is optimized for crypto-native variables. It integrates insights around token unlock schedules, protocol-level congestion, IEOs, policy shifts, gas fees, options and futures expirations, hash rate changes, and more — offering a complete signal layer for digital assets.
Whether you’re managing a treasury, building a trading strategy, or simply staying ahead of the market narrative, the AI Price Prediction Tool from VTrader provides a new kind of intelligence: predictive, explainable, and always on.
About VTrader
VTrader is an AI-native trading intelligence platform that bridges traditional financial analytics with the dynamic world of crypto. By combining generative AI, market semantics, and historical modeling, VTrader empowers users with predictive insights that adapt to the ever-evolving digital asset landscape.
For more information, please visit https://www.vtrader.io/
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Daman Investments Backs Web3 Sector With Strategic Investment Focus Across Four Key Verticals
Dubai, UAE, 18th July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Daman Investments, one of the UAE’s most trusted non-banking financial institutions and among the region’s pioneering investment firms, today announced a strategic expansion into Web3, reinforcing its commitment to shaping the future of digital innovation.
Backed by its principal shareholder and Chairperson, Shehab Gargash, Daman is positioning itself at the forefront of the Web3 revolution through a newly defined investment thesis. The firm has identified four key verticals for focused investment across the decentralized ecosystem:
- Consumer dApps
Daman will prioritize investments in Web3 consumer applications that deliver real-world utility. Building on its legacy of sector-agnostic technology investments, the group has already made a significant investment in myco, a UAE-based Web3 video streaming platform poised to become one of the leading consumer dApps globally.
- Brokerage & Payments
Recognizing the growing need for regulated crypto services, Daman has incubated Daman Virtual*, a soon-to-be VARA-licensed entity focused on crypto brokerage and payments. This arm of the business will drive innovation in digital asset transactions and serve as a gateway to the crypto economy.
- Web3 Loyalty Infrastructure
Leveraging the Group’s footprint in consumer banking, hospitality, and mobility, Daman is keen to invest in Web3 startups building next-generation loyalty solutions across MENA. These platforms are expected to redefine customer engagement through token-based rewards and interoperable loyalty programs.
- AI-Powered Web3 Ventures
Daman also announced a strong investment interest in the convergence of AI and Web3. The firm has made its first move by backing A47, a UAE-based decentralized news network powered by AI agents, aiming to disrupt how news is created, distributed, and monetized.
To further its vision in this space, Daman Investments has appointed globally recognized Web3 strategist and venture investor Momin Saqib as their Web3 Advisor, with an initial focus on the global success of #A47. Under his guidance, Daman plans to explore deeper engagement with emerging web3 technology and founders shaping the decentralized future.
“We believe Web3 will play a foundational role in the future of finance, media, consumer tech, and infrastructure,” said Ahmed Khizer Khan, CEO of Daman Investments. “Through calculated investments and strategic partnerships, we aim to empower disruptive startups that align with our vision for a more open, decentralized, and AI-integrated digital economy.”
*Daman Virtual is in the process of obtaining a license from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai and is currently not offering any regulated services
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Henry W. Johanson: A Visionary Investor Shaping the Future of Finance
Henry W. Johanson, a distinguished figure in global finance, has built a legacy grounded in foresight, integrity, and innovation. Born in Boston in 1965, Johanson developed an early fascination with economics, which would guide the course of his life. He earned his undergraduate degree in economics from Harvard University and later completed a Ph.D. in Finance from Harvard Business School in 1995, establishing a robust foundation in economic theory and financial strategy.
With over 25 years of hands-on experience in the financial sector, Johanson has consistently demonstrated a unique ability to anticipate global macroeconomic trends and translate them into transformative investment strategies. His professional journey took a pivotal turn in 1998 when he joined Morgan Stanley, where he quickly rose to lead its asset management division. By 2005, he had become a senior advisor within the department, overseeing over $60 billion in fund assets. Under his leadership, the firm navigated turbulent financial cycles with resilience, delivering steady returns to institutional and high-net-worth clients.
What sets Johanson apart is not only his analytical acumen but also his boldness in emerging sectors. He is best known for his landmark investments in semiconductor technology and blockchain finance. Perhaps his most celebrated success is his early investment in NVIDIA (NVDA). Recognizing the company’s potential to become a linchpin in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning, Johanson began acquiring shares in 2016, the year NVIDIA launched its AI-optimized DGX-1 system. Between 2016 and 2024, NVDA stock soared over 4,500%, validating his foresight. In early 2024, he partially exited at a strategic high, locking in exceptional gains while maintaining a long-term outlook on the company’s role in AI infrastructure.
Similarly, in the blockchain domain, Johanson was ahead of the curve. In 2022, during a time of skepticism and market downturn, he made a substantial investment in Coinbase (COIN), the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. His thesis rested on the long-term value of regulated digital asset platforms. By 2024, COIN shares had surged over 700%, proving yet again Johanson’s ability to identify asymmetric opportunities in volatile markets.
Johanson’s investment philosophy combines deep macroeconomic insight, robust risk control, and disciplined asset allocation. He emphasizes long-term value over short-term speculation, particularly in disruptive technology sectors. His approach integrates traditional financial modeling with modern tools, including AI and data analytics, to enhance predictive accuracy and scenario planning.
In 2020, Johanson channeled his knowledge into a new endeavor: founding the Inteviron Capital Institute. This initiative reflects his commitment to financial literacy and strategic thinking. The Institute offers research, education, and advisory services aimed at empowering the next generation of investors. It also serves as the incubator for Gemini AI, a next-gen financial intelligence platform that leverages machine learning to deliver real-time market insights and investment strategy recommendations.
Beyond his financial success, Johanson is a staunch advocate for responsible investing and education. He believes that true investment mastery lies not just in accumulating wealth, but in elevating one’s understanding of global systems and using that insight to create sustainable impact. He has pledged considerable resources to philanthropic efforts in education, sustainability, and technology research.
Looking ahead, Henry W. Johanson remains a dynamic force in global finance. His journey from Harvard to hedge fund halls, and now to the frontier of AI-powered investment education, reflects a lifelong commitment to intellectual rigor and strategic innovation. For Johanson, the ultimate goal is not merely navigating markets—it is shaping them for the better.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities.
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