InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Disrupting Stock Trading with Blockchain-Powered Execution
March 14, 2025
Upstream published a blog that discusses the financial world’s embracement of blockchain-powered trading. While many traditional stock markets operate on legacy infrastructure, Upstream is revolutionizing trading by leveraging blockchain technology to provide real-time execution, instant settlement, and global access without typical barriers. Unlike conventional stock markets that have longer settlement times and limited trading hours, […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Unlocks Market Access with Launch of New Web-Based Platform
March 7, 2025
Upstream published a blog today that detailed its expansion into web-based trading and the unique capabilities afforded by its new platform in addition to its mobile app. Upstream’s online trading platform offers users a flexible and convenient way to access the market 20 hours a day, 7 days a week, from any location. It allows […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Delves into Growing Trend of RWA Tokenization
February 28, 2025
Upstream published a blog that explores the digitization of real-world assets (“RWAs”), describing another example of tokenization that is happening today. RWAs refer to tangible assets such as real estate, fine art, as well as commodities like gold. With the use of blockchain technology, these assets can be divided into fractions and represented as pieces […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Unveils Exciting Glimpse into the Future of Trading
February 21, 2025
Upstream published a blog today that explores the future of global securities trading. The digitization of traditional securities is transforming the global financial landscape, making investing more efficient, inclusive and accessible. Powered by blockchain technology, tokenization is unlocking next-generation capabilities such as fractional ownership, instant settlement and global accessibility. Platforms like Upstream, part of MERJ […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Unveils Vision for Tokenizing Traditional Assets
February 7, 2025
Upstream published a blog today that explores whether the world is ready to tokenize traditional assets in 2025 and the ability of blockchain technology and tokenization to address key inefficiencies in traditional finance. By offering direct, peer-to-peer access to an exchange, Upstream eliminates intermediaries, providing greater control, security and efficiency for investors to manage their […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream’s Market Pools: A Leading-Edge Approach to Liquidity Management
January 31, 2025
Upstream published a blog today that discussed the powerful capabilities of its tools to unlock liquidity potential. “At Upstream, we’re committed to empowering issuers and investors with innovative tools that enhance market liquidity and create fair trading opportunities,” the blog reads. “One of these helpful tools, called Market Pools (‘MPs’), is our cutting-edge approach to […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Focusing on Next-Level Trading Experience to Empower Today’s Investors
December 27, 2024
Upstream published a blog today that discussed how it is differentiating itself from traditional platforms and offering key benefits in the future of stock trading. “While conventional exchanges often rely on brokers, limited funding methods, and traditional trading hours, Upstream offers direct access to a peer-to-peer market with real-time trading, flexible funding methods including PayPal […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Bridging the Gap for Real-World Asset Trading
December 20, 2024
Upstream published a blog today that discussed real-world assets (“RWAs”) as a game-changing force in the investment world, allowing greater accessibility through fractional ownership, liquidity and transparency with tokenization. “While the conversation around tokenizing RWAs isn’t new, the current wave of excitement surrounding crypto ETFs, Bitcoin reaching $100k for the first time ever, and blockchain […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Shares Insight on Tokenizing Assets
December 13, 2024
Upstream published a blog today that discussed asset tokenization, assets ripe for tokenization and the key benefits of tokenized trading. “The market for tokenized assets is expected to reach trillions by 2030, fueled by the growing adoption of leveraging blockchain technology to make digital representations of a broad range of financial and real-world assets (‘RWAs’),” […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream’s Signing Key Technology Represents the Next Generation of Trading
December 6, 2024
Upstream published a blog today that discussed accessibility and security as paramount in today’s digital economy for investors managing their portfolios. “Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and stock trading app, leverages Signing Key technology to give investors complete control over their assets right from the palm of their hands,” the blog reads. “By using Upstream’s […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Announces Special Offer – the ‘Perfect Time’ to Dual List
November 22, 2024
Upstream published a blog today that discussed a special offer to reach global investors. “For a limited time, we’re offering qualified companies listed on stock exchanges such as NASDAQ, NYSE, OTC, EURONEXT, ASX, NSX, TSX, CSE and LSE the opportunity to dual list on Upstream for FREE and reach global investors outside of the U.S. […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Kairos Pharma Ltd. (KAPA) to Dual List Shares on Upstream, Expanding Global Investor Access
November 19, 2024
Kairos Pharma (KAPA) announced its approval for a dual listing on Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and global securities trading app, with trading set to begin on November 26 under the ticker symbol ‘KAPA.’ The listing aims to broaden Kairos Pharma’s investor base beyond the U.S., enhance liquidity, and facilitate price discovery. Investors can prepare […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Harnesses Ethereum Blockchain Technology to Power the Future of Trading
November 15, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, published a blog today that discussed Ethereum and how Upstream utilizes blockchain technology for stock trading. “While Bitcoin is more of an alternative to physical currency and fiat, Ethereum can be thought of as a decentralized internet from which applications are built on. These use cases span […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Poised as Global Hub with 20/7 Stock Trading
November 8, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, published a blog today that discussed the move to expand its trading to 20 hours per day, 7 days per week (10:00 a.m. to 06:00 a.m. UTC+4). As a result, non-U.S. investors can use the expanded trading window to buy and sell listed U.S. and international equities […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Spotlights Streamlined KYC Identity Verification Process
October 25, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, published a blog today that discussed details on completing its streamlined KYC identity verification. The blog reads, “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 […]
Global Compliance Applications Corp. (CSE: APP) (OTCQB: FUAPF) Is ‘One to Watch’
October 23, 2024
Global Compliance Applications Corp. (CSE: APP) (OTCQB: FUAPF) is committed to improving the lives of medical cannabis patients, particularly veterans, through a blockchain-powered technology model. The Efixii Uplift platform provides an end-to-end data chain ensuring transparency and efficacy in cannabis products from cultivation to consumption. This Layer -2 Ethereum blockchain platform strengthens the relationship between […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Spotlights Enhanced Cross-Border Financial Flexibility with USDC Integration in Brazil and Mexico
October 18, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, published a blog today that discussed integration of USDC into Brazil and Mexico’s banking systems, streamlining accessibility to exchange Brazilian reais and Mexican pesos for USD-pegged stablecoin through local financial institutions. The move makes it quicker and more cost-effective for investors to use USDC for various financial […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Announces Availability of Global Compliance Applications Corp’s Securities on Its Exchange Market
October 11, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, published a blog reporting that Global Compliance Applications Corp., a global leader in designing and developing innovative blockchain technologies and machine learning solutions to improve real-world businesses, is now available to trade on its market and trading app under the ticker symbol GCAC. As a result, investors […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Stands Out as the First Direct Access Stock Market Built on Blockchain Technology
September 27, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, today hosted the latest episode of “Upstream Up Close” on Twitter (X) Spaces. In a blog post discussing the episode, Upstream’s Anastasia Samaras stated that while other traditional exchanges have begun exploring blockchain solutions, they have used more cautious approaches. Samaras listed several factors that may hinder […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Spotlighted in Security Token Magazine Article
September 16, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, was recently featured in Security Token Magazine. Written by Brian Collins, Horizon CEO and Upstream Co-Creator, the article noted that Upstream aims to ensure that everyone, from seasoned traders to newcomers, can participate in an equal opportunity trading ecosystem driven by blockchain technology. With blockchain, traders using […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Discusses Current Global Blockchain Regulatory Landscape, Trends in Latest Article
September 13, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, published a blog article today that discussed U.S. policy and how it potentially impacts global blockchain adoption. The article highlighted that uncertainty surrounding regulatory frameworks affects innovation, deters retail and institutional adoption, and creates a state of limbo for innovators and businesses alike. It further discussed countries […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Releases New Episode of Upstream Up Close Twitter Series, Offers Insight into Navigating Market Downturns
August 30, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange stock market and global trading app, team hosted the 16th episode of its Upstream Up Close series on Twitter (X) Spaces. Upstream noted the release of the episode, explaining that the series features 10–15 minute discussions covering key topics in the world of digital collectibles, Web3 and trading on Upstream. Episode […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Works to ‘Increase Liquidity Potential from International Retail Traders,’ Blog Report
August 26, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange stock market and global trading app, is the next-generation market for maximizing liquidity and investor access, notes a recent blog. According to the blog, Upstream solves the problems of international shareholders facing difficulty depositing shares for secondary trading as well as overseas investors struggling to buy stock on current exchanges. Upstream […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Provides 24/7 Ability to Transact on All Issuers’ Listed Equities
August 19, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange stock market and global trading app, is reporting three key benefits from expanded trading hours, including flexibility during market sell-offs, accessibility for global investors and interconnectivity of global markets. The Upstream blog noted that traditional markets operate within specific trading windows, which creates some challenges. “U.S. markets open at 9:30 a.m. […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Lists Advantages of Trading Powered by Blockchain Tech
August 12, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange stock market and global trading app, is powered by blockchain technology, which is self-sufficient and operates continuously. That model means that stock markets could operate 24/7 with instantaneous settlement, which changes the landscape, particularly during market sell-offs. The advantages of that were discussed in a recent Upstream blog. The blog noted […]
InvestorNewsBreaks — Upstream Looks at First Week of Spot Ethereum ETF Trading
August 5, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange stock market and global trading app, recently reported on the first week of trading for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). According to the blog, spot Ethereum ETFs began trading on July 23, 2024. The ETFs were offered by entities such as BlackRock, Fidelity, 21Shares, Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, VanEck and Invesco Galaxy, […]
InvestorNewsBreaks — Upstream Launches New Motorsport Sponsorship Program with ZENITH Automobiles Ferrari Drivers as Initial Participants
July 22, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange stock market and global trading app, has unveiled its motorsport sponsorship program, Upstream Accelerate, and announced that 2018 Ferrari Challenge World Champions, ZENITH Automobiles, will launch the program. According to the most recent Upstream blog, two of ZENITH Automobiles’ drivers — Christophe Hurni and Laura Villars — will officially kick off […]
InvestorNewsBreaks — Upstream ‘Revolutionizing’ Trading Landscape, Offers Next Generation of Trading
July 15, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange stock market and global trading app, is leading the way forward in the next generation of trading. A recent blog from Upstream talks about how the trading app is “revolutionizing” the stock trading landscape by offering an app-based securities trading platform and eliminating traditional middlemen, payment for order flow and market […]
InvestorNewsBreak – Upstream Blog Talks Rise of Exchange Markets, Reflecting ‘Market Demand for Innovation’
July 1, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange stock market and global trading app, is noting “a push towards more efficient, transparent markets that offer greater access to the everyday investor” in its most recent blog. The blog notes that while capital markets have traditionally included stock markets such as the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, London Stock Exchange […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Horizon CEO Discusses Investment Opportunity in TechMediaWire Podcast
June 26, 2024
Brian Collins, CEO of Horizon Fintex and co-creator of Upstream, a MERJ Exchange stock market and global trading app, was featured in the latest episode of the TechMediaWire Podcast. Designed to deliver informative updates and exclusive interviews with executives operating in the tech industry, the podcast is a part of IBN’s sustained effort to provide […]
IBN Announces Latest Episode of The TechMediaWire Podcast featuring Brian Collins, CEO of Horizon Fintex and Co-Creator of Upstream
June 26, 2024
LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IBN, a multifaceted communications organization engaged in connecting public companies to the investment community, is pleased to announce the release of the latest episode of The TechMediaWire Podcast as part of its sustained effort to provide specialized content distribution via widespread syndication channels. The TechMediaWire Podcast delivers informative updates and […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Outlines Overview of Bitcoin, Ether ETF Market and Notes Commitment to ‘Bring ETFs to the Masses’
June 24, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange stock market and global trading app, provided an overview of exchange-traded funds (“ETF”) in its latest blog. The author, Anastasia Samaras, also explained what the innovative app aims to do for the ETF market while noting that this year “has seen a surge” in launches and regulatory approvals of ETFs for cryptocurrencies. […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Article Talks T+2 to T+1 Settlement Cycle, Notes Introduction of T+0 Settlement
June 17, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange stock market and global trading app, is discussing the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle for securities trading by NASDAQ and other U.S. capital markets, which means that trades of stocks, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), corporate bonds and other securities now settle in one business day instead of two. According to the […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Diamond Lake Minerals Inc. (DLMI) Enters Million-Dollar Share Exchange Agreement with Horizon Fintex
June 11, 2024
Diamond Lake Minerals (OTC: DLMI), a multistrategy operating company offering traditional investors an entry point to the future of digital securities, buying, investing and growing an innovative portfolio of companies and attaching digital securities to those businesses, has entered into a $3.75 million share exchange agreement with GlobexUS Holdings Corp. (Horizon Fintex). Horizon Fintex is the […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – GlobexUS Holding Corp. Announces Crowdfunding Offering to Drive Next Stage of Growth, Innovation
June 6, 2024
GlobexUS Holdings, the parent company of Horizon, is the pioneering force powering Upstream, a cutting-edge MERJ Exchange market and global stock trading app. The company announced the launch of its crowdfunding offering, inviting retail investors of all levels globally to own a stake in the proprietary trading and exchange technology behind Upstream and share in […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Now Accepting Ether, Bitcoin Applications for ETFs to List
June 3, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange stock market and global trading app, is accepting applications for both Ether and Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (“ETFs”) to list. This move comes after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved the first eight applications for spot Ether ETFs, marking a significant milestone in the crypto and greater blockchain community as well […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Shares Insight on Attracting Retail Investors During and Beyond Dual Listing
May 20, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, recently published a blog written by Fernanda De La Torre. On the heels of exploring the intricate process of dual listing on Upstream, the piece pivots focus to the crucial aspect of attracting retail investors during and beyond the dual listing process. “Recognizing the significance of engaging […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Delves into Streamlined Process for Dual Listing
May 13, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, recently published a blog written by Anastasia Samaras. The piece reiterates the cost-effective solution for issuers to maintain current exchange listing requirements on a primary exchange and dual listing on Upstream without additional regulatory filings. “We allow international shareholders to deposit their shares with ease and allow […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – Upstream Delves into Key Dual Listing Considerations for Issues
May 6, 2024
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, recently published a blog written by Fernanda De La Torre and Vanessa Malone. The piece reiterates strategic benefits that dual listing offers to companies aiming to appeal to international investors and shifts focus to the essential factors that issuers should consider when contemplating dual listing and how […]
InvestorNewsBreaks – GEMXX Corporation (GEMZ) Names New CEO, Outlines Key Components of Strategic Expansion Plans
May 1, 2024
GEMXX (OTC: GEMZ), a leading provider of exquisite gemstone jewelry, has appointed a new CEO and is expanding into proven business channels expected to deliver substantial revenue and shareholder value. According to the announcement, GEMXX founder Jay Maull has retired, and Richard Clowater has been named CEO and chair of the board. Throughout his career, […]