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Spot Ethereum ETF’s first week
By Anastasia Samaras The first spot Ethereum ETFs began trading last week on July 23rd, 2024 from institutions including BlackRock, Fidelity, 21Shares, Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, VanEck, and Invesco Galaxy. These issuers also offer spot Bitcoin ETFs, which were approved by the SEC in January of this year. With a strong start of over $1 billion […]Continue Reading
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Bitcoin and Ether Crypto Exchange-Traded Funds “ETFs” Market Overview
ETF overview and what Upstream aims to do for the ETF market By Anastasia Samaras 2024 has seen a surge in launches and regulatory approvals of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for cryptocurrencies. On January 10th, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the first-ever U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to track the performance of bitcoin (BTC). The […]Continue Reading
U.S. SEC Approves Spot Ether ETFs Following Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Earlier This Year
Now accepting applications for ether ETFs to trade on Upstream’s Ethereum powered market and trading app By Fernanda De La Torre On May 22, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)approved the first eight applications for spot ether Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), marking a significant milestone in the crypto, and greater blockchain community.1. This decision […]Continue Reading
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2023: A year of transformation for NFTs
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
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Upstream vs Traditional Trading Apps
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
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How brands can benefit from adding NFTs to their traditional rewards program
How digital collectibles can drive engagement, foot traffic, and convert to more sales! By Anastasia Samaras In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, traditional approaches to rewarding customer loyalty have the potential to undergo a remarkable evolution. The emergence of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has brought a wave of innovation, allowing brands to redefine the way they […]Continue Reading
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Exploring Upstream’s Cutting-Edge Geofenced NFTs
How Upstream combines location and blockchain technology to create meaningful interactions for brands and their fans By Fernanda De La Torre We’re excited to announce the launch of our enhanced geofenced NFTs on Upstream! This groundbreaking feature aims to provide brands, companies, and public figures with a unique avenue for releasing digital collectibles and offers […]Continue Reading
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Upstream Up Close Recap: Digital Coupons
Exploring Upstream’s digital coupon program that aims to turn shareholders into customers and customers into shareholders. by Fernanda De La Torre This week, the Upstream team published the sixth episode of their new Twitter Spaces series, ‘Upstream Up Close’, featuring 10–15 minute conversations about NFTs, blockchain, and trading on Upstream. This sixth episode touches on […]Continue Reading
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How to build a supportive NFT community on Discord
Leverage Discord to expand your NFT audience By Anastasia Samaras Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with and own digital assets. However, in order to be successful, NFT projects need to overly communicate with their audience to share important updates, answer questions, and most importantly bring the community together to […]Continue Reading
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Westmount Capital and Horizon Fintex Team Up to Advance Digital-First Capital Market Goals
Westmount Capital to introduce clients to Upstream for secondary trading on the blockchain-powered global market By Fernanda De La Torre Earlier this week, Westmount Capital announced that it had signed a Partnership Agreement with Horizon Fintex Advisors, Ltd. (“HFA”), a registered sponsor advisor to Upstream. This HFA partnership offers Westmount Capital’s Canadian, European, and other […]Continue Reading
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