Tag Archives: blockchain technology

Upstream, part of MERJ Exchange, is the only direct-access stock market built on blockchain technology By Anastasia Samaras The Upstream team hosted the 17th episode of “Upstream Up Close” on Twitter (X) Spaces. This ongoing series features 10–15 minute discussions on the exciting world of trading, digital collectibles, Web3, and everything in between. In this […]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

How new markets like TXSE and Upstream/MERJ are Pioneering Efficient and Accessible Trading By Fernanda De La Torre  When you think of capital markets, your mind typically goes to the stock markets like NYSE, Nasdaq, London Stock Exchange, and Tokyo Stock Exchange. Recently, there has been a push towards more efficient, transparent markets that offer […]Continue Reading

An Upstream Up Close recap taking an in-depth look at smart upgrades and the impacts it can have on the current trading ecosystem By Anastasia Samaras This week, the Upstream team published the 10th episode of their Twitter (X) Spaces series, ‘Upstream Up Close’, featuring 10–15 minute conversations about NFTs, blockchain, and trading on Upstream. […]Continue Reading

By Anastasia Samaras What is short selling? Short selling is an investment or trading strategy that speculates on the decline in a stock or other security’s price.¹ It involves borrowing shares from a broker and selling them at the current market price. Later, the investor buys back the shares at a lower price and returns them […]Continue Reading