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Obstacles in the evolution toward 24/7 stock trading and how blockchain-powered platforms address them Most of today’s major stock exchanges were built in an era when financial markets operated within fixed hours, often dictated by regional business days and manual processes. As technology advances, these traditional exchanges continue to enhance their existing systems to support more […]Continue Reading

Upstream, part of MERJ Exchange, features stock trading enhanced by blockchain technology By Vanessa Malone The financial world is increasingly embracing blockchain-powered trading, with both emerging companies and major institutions exploring tokenization and digital securities. For real-world examples of tokenization in action, check out our last three blogs covering current use cases for real-world assets, […]Continue Reading

Trade on Upstream’s mobile or online trading app By Vanessa Malone Note: U.S. persons may not deposit, buy, or sell securities on Upstream. Anyone may buy and sell Collectibles on Upstream. Online trading has never been more accessible. In addition to Upstream’s mobile trading app, users can also trade on our online trading platform. This web-based […]Continue Reading

What companies are transforming real-world assets today? In our last two blogs, we explored tokenization in action with stablecoins and securities trading. Another real-world example of tokenization happening today is the digitization of real-world assets (RWAs). RWAs refer to tangible assets like real estate, fine art, and commodities like gold. Leveraging blockchain technology, these assets can […]Continue Reading

We believe tokenized securities trading represents the future of global securities trading  By Vanessa Malone In our last piece, we explored stablecoins as a leading example of tokenization in action. But stablecoins are just one piece of a much larger transformation. Another rapidly growing application is the digitization of traditional securities. Securities trading, leveraging tokenization […]Continue Reading

What are stablecoins and how are major companies implementing them today? By Vanessa Malone Stablecoins are one of the most widely used applications of tokenization today. Tokenization turns assets into digital representations for quicker and more efficient transactions. For stablecoins, this means tying their value 1:1 to a traditional currency like the U.S. dollar, ensuring stability […]Continue Reading

How tokenization modernizes dated concepts in traditional finance By Vanessa Malone The 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF), known for bringing together leaders to discuss global commerce, economic development, political concerns and social issues, highlighted blockchain’s growing role in updating existing financial systems. One key discussion was the tokenization of physical and financial assets, signaling a […]Continue Reading

How Upstream’s Market Pools Empower Issuers and Investors By Vanessa Malone At Upstream, we’re committed to empowering issuers and investors with innovative tools that enhance market liquidity and create fair trading opportunities. One of these helpful tools, called Market Pools (MPs), is our cutting-edge approach to automated liquidity management within Upstream’s blockchain-powered market. Market Pools […]Continue Reading

Trade stocks from U.S. and international companies on one blockchain-powered stock trading app. Part of MERJ Exchange. By Vanessa Malone Upstream, part of MERJ Exchange, is a next generation trading app revolutionizing access to global markets. The platform provides investors with direct, real-time access to buy and sell traditional equities like stocks, real-world assets, and […]Continue Reading

Investors can now fund their Upstream accounts with Tether (USDT) By Andrew Le Gear, Chief Technology Officer At Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, we are constantly innovating to provide our users with the best possible experience. Today, we are excited to announce a new feature in our Upstream software product: USDT Deposits. This feature is designed […]Continue Reading