Category Archives: DeFi

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

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

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

ETF overview and what Upstream aims to do for the ETF market By Anastasia Samaras  2024 has seen a surge in launches and regulatory approvals of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for cryptocurrencies. On January 10th, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the first-ever U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to track the performance of bitcoin (BTC). The […]Continue Reading

An introduction to DeFi and how Upstream is making it more accessible with its blockchain-powered retail trading app By Anastasia Samaras Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, falls deep within the crypto sector of fintech. It refers to digital assets, financial smart contracts, protocols, and applications (dApps) built on decentralized blockchains, most commonly Ethereum. […]Continue Reading