October 9, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, and Payward, the parent company of Kraken, shared their insights on the convergence of crypto and traditional finance at a TOKEN2049 Singapore panel. MEXC CEO Vugar Usi Zade and Payward Co-CEO Arjun Sethi discussed how enhanced market access, retail demand, and collaboration between platforms could shape the future of global trading.
Crypto and TradFi Grow Closer
The panel touched on the transition towards more interconnected, always-available markets. Vugar highlighted how blockchain infrastructure is disrupting traditional market norms based on fixed trading hours, with users now seeking access to diverse asset classes through a seamless experience.
“In the next five years, we anticipate a move towards a unified platform where various assets and investments can flow swiftly and seamlessly,” stated Vugar. “Retail participation will be key.”
Arjun emphasized the infrastructure implications of this shift, explaining that 24/7 trading aims to consolidate assets and collateral within a more interconnected financial ecosystem.
“24/7 trading essentially revolves around centralizing all collateral in one place,” noted Arjun.
Embracing Collaboration Over Competition
Both speakers stressed the importance of collaboration in scaling the next wave of global trading platforms.
Arjun highlighted that catering to a larger global user base would necessitate partnerships with entities possessing diverse strengths in their respective markets, citing MEXC as a prime example.
“The key to success lies in partnering with organizations like MEXC to thrive in their core markets,” shared Arjun.
Vugar similarly emphasized the potential for exchanges to leverage each other’s strengths rather than viewing every opportunity as purely competitive. MEXC brings a retail-centric approach, deep liquidity, and extensive experience in perpetual markets across crypto and traditional financial assets, while Payward contributes global financial infrastructure, professional trading capabilities, and significant market expertise in the US.
The conversation expanded on the companies’ mutual interest in exploring broader collaboration, with a focus on infrastructure, market accessibility, and distribution as areas where increased connectivity between platforms could generate value.
Trust and accessibility were also highlighted as crucial pillars for this evolution. Vugar identified trust and access as paramount elements in developing future financial platforms, while Arjun stressed the significance of transparency as the industry moves towards greater interconnectedness.
The panel envisioned a future where crypto and traditional finance become more intertwined, with platform collaborations facilitating the merging of market access, infrastructure, and user outreach to cater to a broader global audience.
About MEXC
Established in 2018, MEXC stands as a prominent global multi-asset trading platform designed as your gateway to limitless opportunities without fees. Serving users across 170+ markets, MEXC offers convenient access to cryptocurrencies, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and an expanding array of traditional finance-linked prospects through a single account and gateway.
With zero trading fees, extensive liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading environment, MEXC caters to retail traders seeking to explore early, act swiftly, and trade with minimal barriers. As the realms of crypto and traditional finance merge, MEXC is dedicated to enhancing global opportunities, empowering users to trade freely and maximize every potential.
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