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Reach a global audience: Upstream invites UK issuers to dual list
By Anastasia Samaras Are you a UK-based issuer seeking to expand your reach to a global audience? Are your current roadshows not generating the desired results? Retail investors outside the UK often face challenges in purchasing securities listed on UK exchanges. The process can be complex, costly, and deter potential investors. Upstream, however, was designed to […]Continue Reading
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Upstream vs Traditional Trading Apps
Exploring the future of capital markets as upstream challenges traditional trading apps By Fernanda De La Torre Last week, the Upstream team published the ninth episode of their new Twitter Spaces series, ‘Upstream Up Close’, featuring 10–15 minute conversations about NFTs, blockchain, and trading on Upstream. The ninth episode put Upstream head-to-head against traditional trading […]Continue Reading
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Reach a global audience: Upstream expands dual listing offer to Canadian issuers
Dual list on Upstream, the next-generation exchange and retail securities trading app By Anastasia Samaras Are you trying to reach a global audience? Do your European roadshows generate little buying? Retail investors outside the U.S. and Canada typically do not have the capability to purchase TSX, TSX.V, CSE, or NEO-listed securities without going through a cumbersome […]Continue Reading
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Capitalizing Stability: Dual listing in markets with no Short Selling — a winning strategy for issuers
What benefits could issuers have listing on a market like Upstream where short selling is prohibited? By Anastasia Samaras What is short selling? Short selling, a speculative investment strategy, revolves around capitalizing on a stock or security’s price decline.¹ The technique involves borrowing shares from a broker and selling them at the current market price. […]Continue Reading
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Upstream Announces Policy Change that will Discontinue Securities Trading Access for U.S. Individuals
Updates to ERL share distribution process for U.S. shareholders November 1, 2023 / Upstream, the global trading app for stocks and NFTs powered by Horizon Fintex (“Horizon”) and MERJ Exchange Limited (“MERJ”), in response to the current regulatory landscape in the U.S., has decided to suspend the ability for U.S. individuals to engage in securities […]Continue Reading
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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
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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
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
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[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
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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
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