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MondayAug 12, 2024 10:43 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Upstream Lists Advantages of Trading Powered by Blockchain Tech

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 article. The article noted that “this past Monday morning, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 1,000 points. The Nikkei 225, an index of leading stocks in Tokyo, closed down 5.8% Friday, and then 12.4% on Monday.” The article observed that because of traditional stock-trading hours, an entire…

MondayJul 01, 2024 12:07 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Upstream Article Talks Rise of Exchange Markets, Reflecting ‘Market Demand for Innovation’

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 article. The article notes that while capital markets have traditionally included stock markets such as the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, London Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange, there has been an increase in next-generation exchanges, including the TXSE Group, a new national stock exchange based in Dallas. According to the article, the newly formed TXSE Group has plans to file for registration with the U.S Securities and Exchange…

MondayJun 03, 2024 3:55 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Upstream Now Accepting Ether, Bitcoin Applications for ETFs to List

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 as recognizing growing demand for exposure to cryptocurrencies in mainstream financial markets. According to the article, the approval implies that Ether, like Bitcoin, is a commodity. The SEC approved the following ETFs: Blackrock’s iShares Ethereum Trust, VanEck Ethereum Trust, Fidelity Ethereum Fund, ARK 21Shares Ethereum ETF,…

MondayApr 22, 2024 12:20 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Upstream Featured in Recent Article Discussing Increasing Shareholder Engagement

Upstream, the revolutionary retail trading app for stocks and NFTs powered by Horizon Fintex and MERJ Exchange Limited, offers a unique platform designed to empower issuers to not only reach a global investor base but also build deeper connections with both new and existing shareholders. The company was spotlighted in an article discussing how to leverage digital communication; the article also stated that shareholder engagement is more important than ever. Methods of communicating with shareholders include the traditional email, meetings and press releases; however, forward-thinking issuers are looking to modern digital communications to engage more meaningfully with investors. These methods can include…

MondayApr 08, 2024 3:25 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Upstream Announces Upstream Accelerate, New Program That Empowers Athletes to Raise Sponsorship

Upstream, the revolutionary retail trading app for stocks and NFTs powered by Horizon Fintex and MERJ Exchange Limited, has introduced an exciting new program designed to empower athletes to raise sponsorship through the sale of collectibles. The program — Upstream Accelerate — provides a way for athletes to use their email and social media channels to encourage and allow fans to sponsor them, while Upstream handles the collectible media as well as setup and creation fees. The Upstream launched the program during its “Upstream Up Close” series on Twitter Spaces, which features 10–15 minute discussions on the world of digital collectibles, Web3…

MondayMar 25, 2024 12:58 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Upstream Welcomes Newest Dual-Listing Issuer

Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and trading app, has published a blog article introducing Impact Analytics Inc. (CSE: PACT, Upstream: PACT) to its roster of dual-listed issuers. For the unveiling, Upstream met with Impact Analytics CEO Eric Entz to provide an overview of the company and its mission to revolutionize the traditional perspectives on risk management through unique approaches and novel technology. “We are achieving this by developing a comprehensive suite of applications powered by our proprietary in-house developed AI. These applications are designed to function both as standalone solutions and as part of an integrated ecosystem, offering flexibility and…

MondayJan 08, 2024 1:51 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Upstream Breaks Mold for Payment for Order Flow, Builds Transparent Trading Environment

Upstream, the revolutionary retail trading app for stocks and NFTs powered by Horizon Fintex and MERJ Exchange Limited, doesn’t require payment for order flow (“PFOF”). Upstream’s smart-contract-powered market avoids it, an example of the app’s commitment to build a transparent trading environment. According to a recent blog published on Medium, PFOF is a “form of compensation, usually in terms of fractions of a penny per share, that a brokerage firm receives for directing orders for trade execution to a particular market maker or exchange.” The blog explains that investors trading through online brokerage accounts sometimes think they have a direct…

MondayDec 18, 2023 2:07 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Upstream Invites Australia-Based Issuers to Dual List

A recent blog written by Fernanda De La Torre highlights Upstream, the next-generation exchange and retail securities trading app, and invites Australia-based issuers seeking to expand reach to a global audience to dual list. Upstream provides dual listing capabilities to Australian issuers on all the major exchanges including ASX (Australian Securities Exchange), NSX (National Stock Exchange of Australia) and more. In addition, as part of MERJ, an overseas national securities exchange, qualified issuers may fast-track listing on Upstream. The piece covers a number of reasons why dual listing is encouraged, including Upstream’s ability to offer ASX, NSX and other issuers…

FridayApr 21, 2023 3:51 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Upstream Introduces Transparent Orderbooks with Goal of Bringing Transparency to Trading

Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, is making progress toward its goal of adding transparency in capital markets using blockchain technology with the unveiling of its transparent orderbooks. The company believes that blockchain technology offers the ability to bring unprecedented transparency to trading, and the new orderbooks provide next-generation features that can create a positive, more equitable trading market for both issuers and their shareholders. A key differentiator between Upstream and other markets, the transparent orderbook provides a platform so that the best bids and offers are available for everyone to see from an immutable, blockchain-enforced orderbook. Traditional orderbooks present several…

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