Tag Archives: Blockchain
What’s the bridge that will bring real-world asset trading to the masses?
Bridging the gap between traditional and digital trading with real-world assets (RWAs) Real-world assets (RWAs) have long been discussed as a game-changing force in the investment world, offering greater accessibility through fractional ownership, liquidity, and transparency with tokenization. While the conversation around tokenizing RWAs isn’t new, the current wave of excitement surrounding crypto ETFs, Bitcoin reaching […]Continue Reading
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How Upstream’s Signing Key Empowers Investors with Secure Asset Management on Your Phone
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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What is Ethereum and how does Upstream harness blockchain technology for stock trading?
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
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USDC Integration in Brazil and Mexico Streamlines Upstream Account Funding for Latin American Traders
Upstream accepts account funding using USDC to trade listed U.S. and international equities By Vanessa Malone USDC is now integrated into Brazil and Mexico’s banking systems, streamlining accessibility to exchange Brazilian reais and Mexican pesos for USD-pegged stablecoin through local financial institutions. Circle’s announcement also notes that companies can offer USDC to Brazilian and Mexican […]Continue Reading
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How to transfer shares to Upstream
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
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What can you trade on Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market?
Trade equities from U.S. and international companies on one blockchain-powered stock trading app By Vanessa Malone Upstream is a next generation stock trading app part of MERJ Exchange. Powered by blockchain technology, Upstream gives investors (excluding U.S. persons) direct exchange access to equities from U.S. and international companies. U.S. persons may not deposit, buy, or sell […]Continue Reading
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U.S. Policy and its Potential Impact on Global Blockchain Adoption
A Look at Global Regulatory Trends By Anastasia Samaras Clearer U.S. blockchain securities regulation continues to be a long-lasting hurdle holding back the potential growth of the blockchain securities industry, in the U.S. and beyond. Uncertainty around regulatory frameworks impacts innovation, deters retail and institutional adoption, and leaves innovators and businesses in a state of […]Continue Reading
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Upstream Up Close: Blockchain Never Sleeps
Can traditional markets keep up? By Anastasia Samaras Last week, The Upstream team hosted the 16th episode of their “Upstream Up Close” series on Twitter (X) Spaces. This ongoing series features 10–15 minute discussions on the exciting world of digital collectibles, Web3, and trading on Upstream, a MERJ exchange market and stock trading app. Episode 16 […]Continue Reading
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Blockchain Never Sleeps: What If Stock Markets Were Open 24/7 During Market Sell-Offs?
What advantages could blockchain powered stock trading have during times of market sell-offs? By Vanessa Malone This past Monday morning, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 1,000 points.¹ The Nikkei 225, an index of leading stocks in Tokyo, closed down 5.8% Friday, and then 12.4% on Monday.² With traditional stock trading hours, an […]Continue Reading
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Upstream Up Close: bitcoin ETFs and the future of blockchain-powered trading
Now accepting applications for Bitcoin ETFs to trade on Upstream’s next-generation retail trading app By Fernanda De La Torre The first Upstream Up Close episode of the year dropped today, this week’s focus, bitcoin ETFs! Following the SEC’s recent approval of the first U.S.-listed bitcoin ETFs on January 10, 2024, aimed at tracking bitcoin’s performance, […]Continue Reading
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