Tag Archives: Blockchain

Investors can now fund their Upstream accounts with Tether (USDT) By Andrew Le Gear, Chief Technology Officer At Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, we are constantly innovating to provide our users with the best possible experience. Today, we are excited to announce a new feature in our Upstream software product: USDT Deposits. This feature is designed […]Continue Reading

2024 milestones and what we’re excited about heading into 2025 By Vanessa Malone As we prepare for an exciting 2025, we’re thrilled to share the milestones Upstream, part of MERJ Exchange, has accomplished in 2024. We believe our next generation stock trading app is positioned to become the global trading hub to buy and sell traditional […]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

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

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

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

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

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

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