Author Archives: Anastasia Samaras
Upstream’s goal of adding transparency in capital markets using blockchain technology
By Fernanda De La Torre We believe capital markets are ripe for change, and that blockchain technology has the ability to bring unprecedented transparency to trading. Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market prides itself on its next-generation features that we believe can create a positive, more equitable trading market for issuers and their shareholders. One key […]Continue Reading
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NFT.NYC Welcomes the Next Wave of NFTS — Here’s Why Upstream Has the Key
By Anastasia Samaras The much-anticipated NFT.NYC took place this week, and we were thrilled to have Upstream’s Co-Founder, Mark Elenowitz, speaking on the main stage to cover key insights surrounding the future of the NFT market! From the beginning, Upstream’s NFT methodology has centered around compliance, utility, fan engagement, and accessibility for the masses. Upstream […]Continue Reading
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Genius Group approved to dual list on Upstream, trading to commence April 6, 2023
By Vanessa Malone Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS), a leading entrepreneur edtech and education group, announced its approval to dual list its shares on Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market. Trading begins on Upstream April 6th, 2023 at 10:00am ET under the ticker symbol GNS. The dual listing on Upstream is designed to provide Genius […]Continue Reading
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Genius Group Launches Redeemable Discount Coupons for Shareholders
Shareholders of the record date February 28, 2023, will be able to redeem the coupon NFT and iGEMs for discounts on courses or products. By Anastasia Samaras This week, Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS), a leading entrepreneur EDtech and education group, announced their redeemable discount coupons (NFTs) are now available to shareholders of the record […]Continue Reading
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Sara Hanks to Help Upstream Bring Secondary Market Liquidity to the $1B Equity Crowdfunding Market
By Anastasia Samaras This week we announced Sara Hanks, securities law attorney, and CEO of CrowdCheck is working with Upstream to help bring secondary market liquidity to the $1B equity crowdfunding market.¹ Sara Hanks will work to introduce Upstream to equity crowdfunding issuers seeking the exit-liquidity potential for investors. Welcome, Sara Hanks! Sara Hanks is […]Continue Reading
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St. John’s University Launches First Digital Collectible (NFT) on Upstream
Upstream Revolutionizing Fundraising and Fan Engagement for Universities through Digital Collectibles By Anastasia Samaras Upstream is offering universities a secure entry point into Web3, creating digital collectibles (NFTs) to generate revenue and fan engagement opportunities for their organizations. As an authorized CLC vendor, an organization with 700 collegiate partners. Our relationship with CLC enables Upstream to use the […]Continue Reading
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Upstream Announces Dual Listing Exchange Program
Upstream working to create economic development for foreign exchanges and their issuers with streamlined dual listings on Upstream’s global trading app By Anastasia Samaras Upstream is proud to announce its Dual Listing Exchange Program working to create economic development for foreign exchanges and issuers with streamlined dual listings on Upstream’s global trading app. The goal is to […]Continue Reading
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Genesis and Gemini’s SEC Charges Shine a Light on the Risks of Unregulated Securities
Genesis and Gemini were charged for Unregistered Offers and Sales of Crypto Asset Securities through the Gemini Earn Lending Program By Anastasia Samaras Last week, it was reported that through their cryptocurrency loan program, Gemini Earn, Genesis Global Capital, LLC, and Gemini Trust Company, LLC were charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission “SEC” for soliciting and selling unregistered […]Continue Reading
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Nutriband Inc. Commences Trading on Upstream Under NTRB
Ringing in the New Year with the first Nasdaq company to dual list digital shares on Upstream’s blockchain-powered market By Anastasia Samaras What a historic week! The first Upstream dual listing issuer, Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB) (NASDAQ: NTRBW) is now live on Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, under NTRB! This marks the first time a NASDAQ company has […]Continue Reading
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Key Takeaways: Benzinga’s 2022 Future of Crypto Conference
Upstream attended Benzinga’s crypto conference last week in NYC. Here’s what we learned sitting amongst industry thought leaders. By Anastasia Samaras Benzinga, the financial media and analytics platform, has recently joined Upstream’s strategic media community to raise visibility for the influx of issuers seeking a listing on Upstream’s blockchain-powered platform. Last week, the Upstream team […]Continue Reading
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