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How does Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, address common hurdles issuers face when dual listing By Fernanda De La Torre and Vanessa Malone In recent discussions, we’ve delved into the strategic benefits that dual listing offers to companies aiming to appeal to international investors. This week, we’re shifting our focus to the essential factors that […]Continue Reading

Broadening investor access on Upstream’s Global Securities Trading App By Fernanda De La Torre This week, we announced PetVivo Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETV & PETVW) (“PetVivo”) live dual listing on Upstream under the ticker symbol ‘PETV’. The dual listing on Upstream works to provide digital-first investors around the world with streamlined access to PetVivo shares […]Continue Reading

Unlock enhanced liquidity potential and a diverse investor base with Upstream By Fernanda De La Torre  In the dynamic world of trading, Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, aims to be a pivotal trading venue that not only expands reach to new international investors but also leverages our media community to increase visibility around an issuer’s […]Continue Reading

Upstream working to create economic development for foreign exchanges and their issuers with streamlined dual listings on Upstream’s global trading app By Fernanda De La Torre As it stands today, it is difficult for international investors to buy U.S. and Canadian listed securities. Retail investors outside the U.S. and Canada don’t typically have streamlined access to […]Continue Reading

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

Bitcoin ETFs and the Implications for the future of blockchain-powered applications By Vanessa Malone Last week on January 10th, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission granted approval for the first-ever U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to track the performance of bitcoin. The SEC has approved 11 applications,¹ including BlackRock, Ark Investments/21Shares, Bitwise, Fidelity, Grayscale, Invesco and […]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

Elevate your trading experience and the trading experience for your digital-first investors with instant trades and settlements By Fernanda De La Torre Current inefficiencies with stock settlements today In the world of financial markets, settlements are the crucial finalization of trades, involving the transfer of ownership and payment between buyers and sellers. Traditionally, this process […]Continue Reading

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

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