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Sebastian Chacon Announces Debut Film Hermanos Through Bravado Pictures: A Raw, Intimate Story of Brotherhood and Latinidad

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New York, US, 12th May 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Actor Sebastian Chacon is making his directorial and screenwriting debut with Hermanos, a deeply personal film produced under his newly launched production banner, Bravado Pictures. Known for his memorable role as Warren Rojas in Amazon Prime’s Daisy Jones and the Six, Chacon now steps behind the camera to craft an original narrative that speaks directly to his community, culture, and upbringing. Based on a true story, Hermanos centers on the lives of two Ecuadorian-American brothers in Brooklyn whose lives are upended by a violent hate crime. In the film, we watch them navigate identity, loyalty, and the survivor’s guilt that comes with enduring unspeakable tragedy.

“This is a story I’ve wanted to tell for a long time, but I haven’t known how.” says Chacon. “It is a true story that I want to highlight now more than ever; it shows how violence and hardship can test the bonds of brotherhood and family.”

A Personal Story, Told with Grit and Heart

Hermanos draws heavily from Chacon’s own life—growing up in an Ecuadorian/Colombian family in New York City, surrounded by sounds, textures, and tensions unique to the immigrant experience. But Chacon is quick to clarify that the film isn’t about immigration or hardship. It’s about people. Real people, with humor, pride, flaws, and resilience. “This isn’t trauma porn. It’s not about proving our worth through struggle,” Chacon explains. “It’s about showing us as we are—funny, loud, vulnerable, complicated. These characters are layered. They mess up. They make up. They survive. And they love each other, even if they don’t say it out loud.” Chacon wrote the screenplay and refined it with the help of his brothers, who also serve as collaborators and producers on the project.

The Launch of Bravado Pictures

To produce Hermanos on their own terms, Chacon and his brothers, Anthony and Kevin Chacon, co-founded Bravado Pictures, a new, independent film production company dedicated to amplifying stories from underrepresented voices. Hermanos marks the first project from the company and sets the tone for its creative vision.

“There’s a lot of talk in Hollywood about inclusion, but rarely do we get control over how our stories are told,” Chacon says. “Bravado is our answer to that. We’re tired of asking for permission, and tired of shaping our narratives to fit what people identify as “Latino stories””. Bravado Pictures is intentionally structured to operate outside traditional studio systems. The production will prioritize hiring Latino and BIPOC creatives both on screen and behind the scenes. From casting to costume to camera work, their productions will be shaped by artists with lived experience in the communities it represents.

The company also plans to work with youth mentorship programs and local talent pipelines to offer training and entry points for aspiring filmmakers from marginalized backgrounds. “It’s not just about this one movie,” Chacon notes. “It’s about creating pathways for the next generation of storytellers.”

A Brooklyn Film, Through and Through

Hermanos will be shot entirely on location in Brooklyn, capturing the borough’s energy, grit, and character in every frame. Chacon insists the setting is not just a backdrop—it’s a co- star. “Brooklyn is part of the DNA of this film,” he says. “We’re not dressing up some Hollywood lot to look like Bushwick. We’re shooting on the block, in real locations that hold personal history.”

The film’s authenticity is core to its aesthetic and emotional impact. From the language spoken to the music played, every detail in Hermanos is carefully curated to reflect the lived realities of its characters. “We’re not interested in polished or sanitized. We want real,” says Chacon.

Independent and Community-Driven

While many debut films seek major studio backing, Hermanos will be financed and produced independently. Chacon and his team are raising funds through private investors, grassroots support, and partnerships with local arts organizations committed to diversity in media.
Bravado Pictures is also working with neighborhood businesses, artists, and vendors to build a production ecosystem that uplifts the very people it represents. The goal is to ensure that the impact of Hermanos extends beyond the screen and into the lives of those involved in
bringing it to life.

A Defining Moment in Chacon’s Career

Chacon’s pivot to filmmaking is a bold step, but one that feels aligned with the arc of his career thus far. His portrayal of Warren Rojas in Daisy Jones and the Six was a standout performance, not least because he insisted on changing the character’s name and backstory
to better reflect his own Latino identity. “I’m always looking for ways to bring my culture into the work I do,” he says. “But eventually I realized that if I really wanted to see our stories told right, I’d have to be the one writing them.”

With Hermanos, Chacon is not only writing them—he’s directing, producing, and building the infrastructure to keep telling them for years to come.

What’s Next for Hermanos

Pre-production for Hermanos is currently underway, with casting announcements and behind-the-scenes previews expected later this year. The film is slated to begin shooting in 2025, with plans to premiere at a major independent film festival upon completion. “We’re not just making a movie,” Chacon says. “We’re making a mark— Hermanos is a taste of what we’re about as a team, and a precursor to the stories we want to tell.”

Final Thoughts

Sebastian Chacon is proving that authenticity and ambition are not mutually exclusive. WithHermanos, he’s not just stepping into a new creative role—he’s launching a culturalmovement that centers family, brotherhood, and community with power and precision.

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VTrader Unveils AI-Powered Price Prediction Tool to Redefine Market Intelligence in Crypto Trading

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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

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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

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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:

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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

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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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