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2024 milestones and what we’re excited about heading into 2025 By Vanessa Malone As we prepare for an exciting 2025, we’re thrilled to share the milestones Upstream, part of MERJ Exchange, has accomplished in 2024. We believe our next generation stock trading app is positioned to become the global trading hub to buy and sell traditional […]Continue Reading

Here’s why we believe Upstream is the future of stock trading By Vanessa Malone When it comes to modernizing stock trading, Upstream is differentiating itself from traditional platforms by focusing on a next-level trading experience that empowers today’s investors. While conventional exchanges often rely on brokers, limited funding methods, and traditional trading hours, Upstream offers direct […]Continue Reading

What is a Signing Key and how does it empower investors? By Vanessa Malone In today’s digital economy, accessibility and security are paramount for investors managing their portfolios. Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and stock trading app, leverages Signing Key technology to give investors complete control over their assets right from the palm of their […]Continue Reading

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FREE dual listing on Upstream for qualified issuers for a limited time By Vanessa Malone Happy Holidays from the Upstream team! For a limited time, we’re offering qualified companies listed on stock exchanges such as NASDAQ, NYSE, OTC, EURONEXT, ASX, NSX, TSX, CSE and LSE the opportunity to dual list on Upstream for FREE and reach […]Continue Reading

How Upstream, part of MERJ Exchange, leverages Ethereum blockchain technology for stock trading By Vanessa Malone The cryptocurrency and greater blockchain markets are experiencing an impressive surge. Data from CoinMarketCap shows Bitcoin approaching the $90,000 mark, while Ethereum has climbed to $2,300,¹ adding ~35% to its market cap in the last week.2 This positive growth points […]Continue Reading

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

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