Author Archives: Vanessa Malone

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, 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

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

Global Compliance Applications Corporation is now available on Upstream under the ticker symbol ‘GCAC’. The dual listing on Upstream is designed to provide GCAC the opportunity to access a global investor base outside the U.S., unlocking liquidity and enhancing price discovery while globalizing the opportunity to invest in the company. Traders on Upstream’s smart contract-powered platform will […]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

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

Racing towards a more sustainable future with Upstream’s carbon removal program By Anastasia Samaras Recently, we announced the launch of Upstream Accelerate, a way for athletes to raise sponsorship by selling Collectibles to their fans leveraging email and social media. Our first initiative with Upstream Accelerate is with the Motorsports community, where racing fans get the […]Continue Reading

Increase liquidity potential & reach new retail investors on Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market By Vanessa Malone Do your international shareholders have difficulty depositing shares for secondary trading?  Do overseas investors struggle to buy your stock on your current exchange? Upstream, part of MERJ Exchange, welcomes issuers listed on U.S. or international stock exchanges to dual […]Continue Reading

What advantages could blockchain powered stock trading have during times of market sell-offs? By Vanessa Malone This past Monday morning, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 1,000 points.¹ The Nikkei 225, an index of leading stocks in Tokyo, closed down 5.8% Friday, and then 12.4% on Monday.² With traditional stock trading hours, an […]Continue Reading