Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, showcases next generation of trading
Why issuers are interested in dual listing on this type of market
By Fernanda De La Torre
Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market, is revolutionizing the stock trading landscape with its app-based securities trading platform. Unlike traditional stock exchanges, Upstream eliminates traditional middlemen, payment for order flow, and market manipulation techniques, leveraging smart-contract technology to ensure transparency and fairness. This innovative approach attracts international retail investors seeking U.S. and international equities to trade and companies looking to engage with new retail investors outside the U.S.
Powered by Horizon’s Ethereum technology, Upstream offers direct exchange access, real-time T+0 trading, and transparent order books. Here’s why issuers are seeking to dual list their securities with Upstream:
Streamlined Onboarding and User-Friendly Trading App
Upstream’s onboarding process is designed for seamless integration, making it efficient and straightforward for issuers. The platform’s accessibility for international investors broadens the potential market, offering modern funding methods like credit/debit cards, PayPal, USDC, and USD. The intuitive app interface caters to users of all experience levels, ensuring a smooth trading experience.
Advanced Technology and Instant Settlement
Utilizing Horizon’s Ethereum layer-2 smart-contract technology, Upstream offers instant trade settlement (T+0). This immediate settlement capability significantly reduces risk and enhances liquidity, providing a competitive edge over traditional markets. Upstream’s blockchain technology ensures a transparent and secure trading environment, setting it apart from conventional exchanges.
Expanded Trading Hours and Increased Liquidity
Upstream features expanded trading hours to 20 hours a day, 7 days a week, enhancing accessibility for global investors. This expanded schedule increases liquidity and offers more opportunities for investors to engage with the market, fostering a dynamic trading environment.
Comprehensive Marketing and Shareholder Engagement Tools
Issuers on Upstream benefit from robust marketing support, including a dual listing guide and promotional materials. The platform provides tools for creating and distributing digital collectibles, enhancing shareholder engagement. Additionally, issuers receive ~$100k of IR value including press release templates, social media and email copy, and additional marketing packages to increase visibility and attract retail investors.
Competitive Edge over Traditional Markets
While traditional markets have been slow to adapt, Upstream’s modern approach leverages advanced technology and streamlined processes to meet the evolving demands of investors and issuers. This innovative strategy positions Upstream as a leading alternative to conventional stock exchanges.
Conclusion
Upstream’s distinctive features, such as streamlined onboarding, advanced technology, instant settlement, expanded trading hours, and comprehensive marketing tools, work to distinguish us from traditional markets. Follow us as we continue to revolutionize financial markets and introduce exciting new issuers in the pipeline.
Parties interested in listing on Upstream can get started at: https://upstream.exchange/GetListed or reach the team at hello@upstream.exchange.
Disclaimers
U.S. persons may not deposit, buy, or sell securities on Upstream. This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell securities or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction where such offer or solicitation is not permitted. NFTs have no royalties, equity ownership, or dividends. NFTs are for utility, collection, redemption, or display purposes only. Anyone may buy and sell NFTs on Upstream. All orders for sale are non-solicited by Upstream and a user’s decision to trade securities must be based on their own investment judgment.
Upstream is a MERJ Exchange market. MERJ Exchange is a licensed Securities Exchange, an affiliate of the World Federation of Exchanges, a National Numbering Agency, and a member of ANNA. MERJ is regulated in the Seychelles by the Financial Services Authority, https://fsaseychelles.sc/, an associate member of the International Association of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). MERJ supports global issuers of traditional and digital securities through the entire asset life cycle from issuance to trading, clearing, settlement, and registry. It operates a fair and transparent marketplace in line with international best practices and principles of operations of financial markets. Upstream does not endorse or recommend any public or private securities bought or sold on its app. Upstream does not offer investment advice or recommendations of any kind. All services offered by Upstream are intended for self-directed clients who make their own investment decisions without aid or assistance from Upstream. All customers are subject to the rules and regulations of their jurisdiction. By accessing the site or app, you agree to be bound by its terms of use and privacy policy. Company and security listings on Upstream are only suitable for investors who are familiar with and willing to accept the high risk associated with speculative investments, often in early and development-stage companies. U.S. persons may not deposit, buy, or sell securities on Upstream. There can be no assurance the valuation of any particular company’s securities is accurate or in agreement with the market or industry comparative valuations. Investors must be able to afford market volatility and afford the loss of their investment. Companies listed on Upstream are subject to significant ongoing corporate obligations including, but not limited to disclosure, filings, and notification requirements, as well as compliance with applicable quantitative and qualitative listing standards.
Collectible products are akin to a digital sticker of an underlying artwork and should not be considered a financial investment; a security token, an e-money token, or a form of digital currency. Collectibles should not, therefore, be purchased by anyone seeking financial gain or with an expectation to profit from the purchase, ownership in the entity, dividends or distributions, sale or resale of a Collectible. By buying a Collectible, you agree that you are not doing so for investment purposes or for the purposes of obtaining a security or an appreciating asset. You understand that the benefit you receive for buying a Collectible is limited to supporting athletes, celebrities and other brands. You also acknowledge that ownership of a Collectible does not carry with it any rights, express or implied, including (without limitation) copyright, trademarks or other intellectual property or proprietary rights in and to the underlying artwork. The copyright to the digital artwork remains with the copyright holder.
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