ShiftPixy Applies to Dual List on Upstream to Tap Into Global Audience Who Can Invest Using Digital Currency & Traditional Payments By Fernanda De La Torre Upstream made history last week! ShiftPixy (NASDAQ: PIXY), the Florida-based national staffing enterprise which designs, manages, and sells access to a disruptive, revolutionary platform…

Out with the old, in with the new wave of utility-focused, community-driven NFTs — By Anastasia Samaras In the early days of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the spotlight was on high-priced, speculative digital artwork. The market ballooned to $2.6B¹ and NFTs were being paraded around the internet by proud owners. Still, the majority of people were left out because they couldn’t afford to participate or…

Upstream paves the way for the future of ads in Web3 with new advertising service that pays users for their attention by Fernanda De La Torre The biggest tech companies made over $384 billion from advertising last year, thanks to user data.¹ How much did their users earn? Zero. Upstream…

NFTs creating modern digital experiences for hotels, casinos & more! — By Anastasia Samaras The majority of early NFT interactions revolved around the trade of speculative digital collectibles, such as unique profile picture NFTs like Bored Ape Yacht Club and other digital art. With the first NFT frenzy slowing down, we believe the next generation of NFTs will be focused on…

Privacy, anonymity, data control; how online transactions be affected by the move from Web2 to Web3 By Fernanda De La Torre We’ve seen the evolution of the internet from Web1, a “read-only” Web, to Web2, nicknamed the social web where users can interact with the content, and now we’re on…

From Ticketed Events to Memberships; Redeemable NFTs Unlock New Potential for Brands and Creators Entering Web3 — By Anastasia Samaras Upstream is excited to announce the launch of ‘Redeemable NFTs’ as part of its suite of unique NFT integrations that work to usher in the next generation of fan engagement-focused digital collectibles. What are Redeemable NFTs? Redeemable NFTs enable buyers to redeem an item or experience while still being able to…

Upstream is focusing on NFTs for the masses and has streamlined NFT Purchases with USD Accounts along with Payments through PayPal, Debit, Credit by Fernanda De La Torre This week Upstream unveiled the advantages of its cash-first platform which enables traders to purchase NFTs using traditional bank payments through its…

John Askew, Quenton Brown, and Jawed Halepota join Upstream’s Sports and Entertainment Division — By Anastasia Samaras This week we announced that John Askew, COO and part owner of Primetime Basketball League, and Liquid Royalty Co-Founders Quenton Brown and Jawed Halepota have joined Upstream’s growing client management team! John, Quenton, and Jaweds’ networks and experience bring Upstream an expansive pool of top-tier potential clients…

First to launch this NFT category on Upstream is Cam Harris, IFBB professional Men’s Physique athlete By Fernanda De La Torre We’re excited to introduce Soulbound NFTs, the newest NFT category available for Upstream’s verified NFT creator community to sell on our NFT marketplace. Soulbound NFTs are digital collectibles that…