Author Archives: Anastasia Samaras

Expanded hours enhance access and liquidity for global issuers and investors with blockchain-powered trading Upstream, the global stock trading app part of MERJ Exchange, has extended its trading hours to 20 hours per day, 7 days per week (10:00 AM to 06:00 AM UTC+4). Non-U.S. investors can now use this expanded trading window to buy […]Continue Reading

How to complete Upstream’s streamlined KYC identity verification on the stock trading app By Anastasia Samaras Upstream traders are prompted to complete our light-touch KYC (Know Your Customer) identity verification process when your Upstream account balance reaches $500 or more, or when you’re withdrawing funds. Like the rest of our stock trading app experience, KYC identity […]Continue Reading

2024–10–07 09:55 ET — News Release Global Compliance Applications Corp commences trading on Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, under ‘GCAC’ giving investors outside of North America streamlined access to shares Global Compliance Applications Corp. is now available to trade on Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and global securities trading app under the ticker symbol GCAC. Dual listing on […]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

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

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

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

Broadening investor access on Upstream’s Global Securities Trading App Get to know Foremost Clean Energy Ltd For the Upstream community who may not know you yet, please give a short intro on who your company is: Foremost Lithium is a hard-rock lithium exploration company focused on empowering the North American clean energy economy. Foremost’s strategically […]Continue Reading

We’re excited to announce that Blackwell 3D Construction Corp. (OTC: BDCC), is available on Upstream under the ticker symbol “BDCC”! Get to know Blackwell 3D Construction Corp. For the Upstream community who may not know you yet, please give a short intro on who your company is: Blackwell 3D Construction Corp. owns certain innovative 3D house […]Continue Reading

Broadening investor access on Upstream’s Global Securities Trading App We’re excited to announce that LeapCharger Corporation (OTC: LCCN), is available on Upstream under the ticker symbol “LCCN”! Get to know LeapCharger Corporation For the Upstream community who may not know you yet, please give a short intro on who your company is: LeapCharger Corporation is […]Continue Reading