VersiFi raises $10m; launches digital assets trading and lending biz
Summary
Established technology entrepreneur Sameer Shalaby, who founded VersiFi in 2022, will take charge of all non-trading aspects of the business, including the ongoing development of its low latency plug-and-trade platform. We are working with Hunting Hill to bring the best tradfi and digital assets talent together to build a stronger market environment, said Sameer Shalaby, co-CEO, VersiFi. He previously served as Managing Director and co-Head of Trading and Lending at Genesis, where he helped create and scale the companys digital assets business, including developing market-pioneering products and services. He also led Genesiss sales efforts and was responsible for client relationships, including those with leading hedge funds, market makers, lenders, and exchanges. Now is the right time to combine a high-touch trading mindset with Sameers seasoned tech-forward approach to markets.The promise and potential of digital assets are still very clear, said Adam Guren, CEO, Hunting Hill.