Upstream

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

Expanded hours enhance access and liquidity for global issuers and investors with blockchain-powered trading Upstream, the global stock trading app part of MERJ Exchange, has extended its trading hours to 20 hours per day, 7 days per week (10:00 AM to 06:00 AM UTC+4). Non-U.S. investors can now use this expanded trading window to buy […]Continue Reading

Upstream, part of MERJ Exchange, makes it easy for investors to purchase stocks from a userfriendly trading app By Vanessa Malone Upstream, part of MERJ Exchange, gives investors outside of the U.S. and Canada access to U.S. and international stocks all from a userfriendly stock trading app. Here’s how to purchase stocks on Upstream. Note: U.S. […]Continue Reading

How to complete Upstream’s streamlined KYC identity verification on the stock trading app By Anastasia Samaras Upstream traders are prompted to complete our light-touch KYC (Know Your Customer) identity verification process when your Upstream account balance reaches $500 or more, or when you’re withdrawing funds. Like the rest of our stock trading app experience, KYC identity […]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

2024–10–07 09:55 ET — News Release Global Compliance Applications Corp commences trading on Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, under ‘GCAC’ giving investors outside of North America streamlined access to shares Global Compliance Applications Corp. is now available to trade on Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and global securities trading app under the ticker symbol GCAC. Dual listing on […]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

1.For the Upstream community who may not know you yet, please give a short intro on who your company is. We are the first publicly-listed football (American soccer) focused company in the world of professional sports multi-club ownership and investment (Nasdaq: BREA). Brera currently owns and operates top-division football teams in Macedonia, Mozambique, and Mongolia, […]Continue Reading

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

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