Author Archives: Anastasia Samaras

Bypass broker fees and hidden costs with Upstream By Anastasia Samaras Upstream’s vision is to become the premiere global trading app from which global retail investors can access equities from all markets.  Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, features streamlined onboarding, direct access to the exchange, transparent orderbooks, no market manipulations, and real-time settlements, redefining the future […]Continue Reading

Celebrating our growing community eager to trade on Upstream’s global, next-generation trading app By Anastasia Samaras Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, has achieved a significant milestone, a thriving community of over 12,500 users and counting all eager to join the future of trading!  12,500 users represent 12,500 unique Upstream digital wallets! The Journey […]Continue Reading

What is payment for order flow and how does Upstream’s smart-contract-powered market avoid it? By Anastasia Samaras In the world of online trading, there’s often more happening than meets the eye surrounding opportunities such as commission-free trading, which has ignited some debate within financial circles for its potential implications on market fairness and transparency. At […]Continue Reading

2023: A year of transformation for NFTs Where are NFTs headed in 2024? By Anastasia Samaras This year and leading into 2024, NFTs are going beyond their rocky origins to bring digital ownership to rewards programs, fan engagement, and brand awareness. This could mean rare digital badges depending on membership level, digital versions of loyalty […]Continue Reading

By Anastasia Samaras Are you a UK-based issuer seeking to expand your reach to a global audience? Are your current roadshows not generating the desired results? Retail investors outside the UK often face challenges in purchasing securities listed on UK exchanges. The process can be complex, costly, and deter potential investors. Upstream, however, was designed to […]Continue Reading

Why NFTs aren’t Dead An Upstream Up Close recap taking an in-depth look at NFT fan engagement, utility & loyalty programs By Anastasia Samaras This week, the Upstream team published the eighth episode of their new Twitter (X) Spaces series, ‘Upstream Up Close’, featuring 10–15 minute conversations about NFTs, blockchain, and trading on Upstream. This […]Continue Reading

By Anastasia Samaras This week, the Upstream team published the second episode of their new Twitter Spaces series, ‘Upstream Up Close’, featuring 10–15 minute conversations about NFTs, blockchain, and trading on Upstream. This second episode focused on the Evolution of NFTs which explored how NFTs started, where they are now, and where we will see […]Continue Reading

By Anastasia Samaras Last week, the Upstream team launched a new Twitter Spaces series, ‘Upstream Up Close’, featuring 10–15 minute conversations about NFTs, blockchain, and trading on Upstream. The first episode focused on NFTs in pop culture and trends, which explored the evolving world of NFTs from digital to physical collectibles, metaverses, and brands entering […]Continue Reading

By Anastasia Samaras This week, MERJ Exchange Limited, announced that it has entered into an Introducing Broker Referral Agreement with Boustead Securities, LLC (Boustead), a licensed FINRA member, to allow U.S. investors to trade dual listed U.S. and international securities on Upstream. Interested U.S. investors may now join the waitlist: Upstream Waitlist | Boustead Securities (boustead1828.com). […]Continue Reading

By Fernanda De La Torre We believe capital markets are ripe for change, and that blockchain technology has the ability to bring unprecedented transparency to trading. Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market prides itself on its next-generation features that we believe can create a positive, more equitable trading market for issuers and their shareholders. One key […]Continue Reading