Upstream

How do I transfer my shares to Upstream from my brokerage or transfer agent? Upstream, part of MERJ Exchange, can accept the shares that you hold in your current brokerage account, shares that are held at the transfer agent in book entry, or your physical stock certificate. Here’s how to deposit your shares, step by step. […]Continue Reading

1.For the Upstream community who may not know you yet, please give a short intro on who your company is. We are the first publicly-listed football (American soccer) focused company in the world of professional sports multi-club ownership and investment (Nasdaq: BREA). Brera currently owns and operates top-division football teams in Macedonia, Mozambique, and Mongolia, […]Continue Reading

Upstream, part of MERJ Exchange, is the only direct-access stock market built on blockchain technology By Anastasia Samaras The Upstream team hosted the 17th episode of “Upstream Up Close” on Twitter (X) Spaces. This ongoing series features 10–15 minute discussions on the exciting world of trading, digital collectibles, Web3, and everything in between. In this […]Continue Reading

Trade equities from U.S. and international companies on one blockchain-powered stock trading app By Vanessa Malone Upstream is a next generation stock trading app part of MERJ Exchange. Powered by blockchain technology, Upstream gives investors (excluding U.S. persons) direct exchange access to equities from U.S. and international companies.  U.S. persons may not deposit, buy, or sell […]Continue Reading

A Look at Global Regulatory Trends By Anastasia Samaras Clearer U.S. blockchain securities regulation continues to be a long-lasting hurdle holding back the potential growth of the blockchain securities industry, in the U.S. and beyond. Uncertainty around regulatory frameworks impacts innovation, deters retail and institutional adoption, and leaves innovators and businesses in a state of […]Continue Reading

Racing towards a more sustainable future with Upstream’s carbon removal program By Anastasia Samaras Recently, we announced the launch of Upstream Accelerate, a way for athletes to raise sponsorship by selling Collectibles to their fans leveraging email and social media. Our first initiative with Upstream Accelerate is with the Motorsports community, where racing fans get the […]Continue Reading

Can traditional markets keep up? By Anastasia Samaras Last week, The Upstream team hosted the 16th episode of their “Upstream Up Close” series on Twitter (X) Spaces. This ongoing series features 10–15 minute discussions on the exciting world of digital collectibles, Web3, and trading on Upstream, a MERJ exchange market and stock trading app. Episode 16 […]Continue Reading

Increase liquidity potential & reach new retail investors on Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market By Vanessa Malone Do your international shareholders have difficulty depositing shares for secondary trading?  Do overseas investors struggle to buy your stock on your current exchange? Upstream, part of MERJ Exchange, welcomes issuers listed on U.S. or international stock exchanges to dual […]Continue Reading

Upstream Bridges the Gap with Extended Trading Hours By Anastasia Samaras Our previous blog discussed the potential benefits markets would have during market sell-offs if they were powered by blockchain technology and the challenges that can happen within current market hours.  Traditional markets operate within specific trading windows which may be limiting investor flexibility. U.S. markets […]Continue Reading

What advantages could blockchain powered stock trading have during times of market sell-offs? By Vanessa Malone This past Monday morning, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 1,000 points.¹ The Nikkei 225, an index of leading stocks in Tokyo, closed down 5.8% Friday, and then 12.4% on Monday.² With traditional stock trading hours, an […]Continue Reading