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SEC’s move towards transparency in Short Selling — a step in the right direction

Upstream’s blockchain-powered market goes a step further with no short selling allowed By Vanessa Malone Conventional financial markets do not offer safeguards against short selling. On Upstream, a MERJ Exchange Market powered by blockchain technology, short selling is inherently not allowed. We believe the technology powering Upstream’s investing app signifies the next phase of capital […]Continue Reading

Posted byFernanda De La TorreOctober 20, 2023January 30, 2024Posted inBlogTags: dual listing, SEC, securities, short selling, trading, trading appLeave a comment on SEC’s move towards transparency in Short Selling — a step in the right direction

Why NFTs aren’t Dead

Why NFTs aren’t Dead An Upstream Up Close recap taking an in-depth look at NFT fan engagement, utility & loyalty programs By Anastasia Samaras This week, the Upstream team published the eighth episode of their new Twitter (X) Spaces series, ‘Upstream Up Close’, featuring 10–15 minute conversations about NFTs, blockchain, and trading on Upstream. This […]Continue Reading

Posted byAnastasia SamarasOctober 16, 2023January 30, 2024Posted inBlog, NFTsTags: Blockchain, fan engagement, NFT, starbucksLeave a comment on Why NFTs aren’t Dead

Boost customer engagement this holiday season with NFTs

Upstream can help brands launch NFTs to encourage customer engagement this holiday season By Fernanda De La Torre Using NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) can be an innovative way for brands to boost sales and engage customers during the holiday season. Here are some creative strategies that your brand can launch this holiday season: 1. Limited Edition […]Continue Reading

Posted byFernanda De La TorreOctober 6, 2023January 30, 2024Posted inBlog, NFTsTags: Customer engagement, fan engagement, NFT collectibles, NFT marketplace, NFTs, web3Leave a comment on Boost customer engagement this holiday season with NFTs

[Not] all NFTs are worthless

Speculative NFTs are out, making room for the new wave of utility-based digital collectibles By Anastasia Samaras The once-booming world of speculative NFTs, which saw celebrities and artists flocking to the digital realm followed by eager buyers hoping to make it big, is now facing a harsh reality: the vast majority of these NFTs have […]Continue Reading

Posted byFernanda De La TorreOctober 5, 2023January 30, 2024Posted inBlog, NFTsTags: digital collectibles, fan engagement, NFT, NFT marketplace, web3Leave a comment on [Not] all NFTs are worthless

5 ways NFTs add value to traditional rewards

Upstream adds value to brand’s traditional rewards through NFTs By Fernanda De La Torre NFTs continue to trickle into various industries and their reward programs. Just recently Amex added digital collectibles to their program offering member collectibles to commemorate events and experiences. You may be wondering what NFTs offer that’s different from traditional rewards. Here’s […]Continue Reading

Posted byFernanda De La TorreSeptember 22, 2023January 30, 2024Posted inBlog, NFTsTags: Blockchain, NFT collectibles, NFTs, rewards, web3Leave a comment on 5 ways NFTs add value to traditional rewards

Insights from Upstream Up Close Ep. 7

Discover strategies to expand your brand’s reach and foster NFT community growth By Anastasia Samaras This week, the Upstream team published the seventh episode of their new Twitter Spaces series, ‘Upstream Up Close’, featuring 10–15 minute conversations about NFTs, blockchain, and trading on Upstream. This seventh episode focused on how to expand your community by […]Continue Reading

Posted byFernanda De La TorreSeptember 22, 2023January 30, 2024Posted inBlog, Upstream Up CloseTags: Blockchain, community, Discord, NFT, NFT marketplace, reddit, telegram, TwitterLeave a comment on Insights from Upstream Up Close Ep. 7

Spinoff share distributions on Upstream

What’s a spinoff share distribution and how do you participate on Upstream? By Vanessa Malone Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, is a globally accessible trading app for securities and NFTs. Powered by blockchain technology, Upstream features what we believe to be the future of transparent, instant, peer to peer trading. We are actively accepting dual […]Continue Reading

Posted byFernanda De La TorreSeptember 8, 2023January 30, 2024Posted inBlog, Dual ListingTags: Blockchain, dual listing, exchange, NFT marketplace, trading, trading appLeave a comment on Spinoff share distributions on Upstream

How brands can benefit from adding NFTs to their traditional rewards program

How digital collectibles can drive engagement, foot traffic, and convert to more sales! By Anastasia Samaras In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, traditional approaches to rewarding customer loyalty have the potential to undergo a remarkable evolution. The emergence of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has brought a wave of innovation, allowing brands to redefine the way they […]Continue Reading

Posted byFernanda De La TorreSeptember 8, 2023January 30, 2024Posted inBlog, NFTsTags: Blockchain, ethereum, exchange, NFT marketplace, NFTs, trading appLeave a comment on How brands can benefit from adding NFTs to their traditional rewards program

Exploring Upstream’s Cutting-Edge Geofenced NFTs

How Upstream combines location and blockchain technology to create meaningful interactions for brands and their fans By Fernanda De La Torre We’re excited to announce the launch of our enhanced geofenced NFTs on Upstream! This groundbreaking feature aims to provide brands, companies, and public figures with a unique avenue for releasing digital collectibles and offers […]Continue Reading

Posted byFernanda De La TorreAugust 25, 2023January 30, 2024Posted inBlog, NFTs, Upstream UpdatesTags: Blockchain, ethereum, Geofenced, NFT, NFT marketplace, trading, trading appLeave a comment on Exploring Upstream’s Cutting-Edge Geofenced NFTs

What is DeFi and how does Upstream fit in?

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

Posted byFernanda De La TorreAugust 18, 2023January 30, 2024Posted inBlog, DeFiTags: Blockchain, DeFi, NFT, trading, trading appLeave a comment on What is DeFi and how does Upstream fit in?