Category Archives: Blog

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

Investment opportunities are now open to investors of all levels globally to share in any potential growth as the parent company works to scale As you know, Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, is powered by the innovative technology of GlobexUs Holdings Corp (Horizon). This forward-thinking company is currently undergoing a capital raise. Read the press release […]Continue Reading

Dr. Andy Le Gear leads the Immersive Software Engineering (ISE) Blockchain Module at the University of Limerick. Horizon is the technology powering Upstream. By Anastasia Samaras Dr. Andy Le Gear, Horizon’s Chief Technology Officer, wrote and delivered the ISE Blockchain Module. The course is for 2nd Year, Block 8 students on the ISE course at […]Continue Reading

A streamlined guide for issuers dual listing on Upstream By Anastasia Samaras Recently, we’ve discussed the benefits of dual listing, including reaching a wider audience, engaging with international investors, and helping to propel your company’s growth. We’ve also addressed key considerations issuers face when embarking on a dual listing strategy, such as navigating regulatory hurdles, pricing, […]Continue Reading

By Anastasia Samaras Imagine you’re a growing company with a bright future. You’ve captured the attention of domestic investors, but there’s a whole world of potential investors out there. Diversifying your investor base is a key strategy for public companies but how do you work to accomplish this? Dual listing can be your passport to […]Continue Reading

By Anastasia Samaras Roadshows are a cornerstone of any successful listing. They generally take place in major cities around the world and are meant to drum up interest in an upcoming offer. However, issuers often face a gap between generating excitement and securing capital from global retail investors.  Why? Traditional processes can come with too […]Continue Reading

Increasing opportunities for issuers to engage with their shareholders on Upstream’s market By Anastasia Samaras Imagine a world where shareholders become loyal customers and customers become invested shareholders. This innovative vision is at the heart of Upstream’s digital shareholder rewards, added value for companies to boost shareholder engagement, and enhance investor relations (IR) through dual […]Continue Reading

Expanding Opportunities for Issuers & Global Investors By Anastasia Samaras This week, The Upstream team hosted the 12th episode of their “Upstream Up Close” series on Twitter Spaces. This ongoing series features 10–15 minute discussions on the exciting world of digital collectibles, Web3, and trading on the Upstream, MERJ Exchange market, platform. Episode 12 delved […]Continue Reading

Bypass broker fees and hidden costs with Upstream By Anastasia Samaras Upstream’s vision is to become the premiere global trading app from which global retail investors can access equities from all markets.  Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, features streamlined onboarding, direct access to the exchange, transparent orderbooks, no market manipulations, and real-time settlements, redefining the future […]Continue Reading

Celebrating our growing community eager to trade on Upstream’s global, next-generation trading app By Anastasia Samaras Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, has achieved a significant milestone, a thriving community of over 12,500 users and counting all eager to join the future of trading!  12,500 users represent 12,500 unique Upstream digital wallets! The Journey […]Continue Reading