NewsBTC • October 9th 2026, 10:34 AM
MEXC and Payward Highlight Collaboration as Crypto and TradFi Converge at TOKEN2049
Key Summary
MEXC and Payward, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading and the parent company of Kraken, discussed the convergence of crypto and traditional finance during a TOKEN2049 Singapore panel. The two companies highlighted collaboration as key to shaping the future of global trading, with a focus on broader market access, retail demand, and infrastructure challenges. They emphasized the importance of trust, access, and transparency in building future financial platforms.
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Crypto and TradFi Converge at TOKEN2049 with MEXC and Payward
Introduction
MEXC and Payward, two prominent players in the crypto and traditional finance industries, recently participated in a panel discussion at TOKEN2049 Singapore. The conversation centered around the growing trend of convergence between crypto and TradFi, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities that arise from this integration.The Shift Towards Connected Markets
Vugar Usi Zade, CEO of MEXC, emphasized the need for blockchain infrastructure to challenge traditional market structures built around fixed trading hours. He noted that users increasingly expect access to different asset classes through a more seamless experience, and that this shift will lead to a convergence towards a singular platform where asset classes and investments can move quickly and smoothly.Collaboration Over Competition
Arjun Sethi, Co-CEO of Payward, highlighted the importance of collaboration in scaling the next generation of global trading platforms. He emphasized that serving a much larger global user base will require platforms to work with partners that bring different strengths in their respective markets, and pointed to MEXC as an example of a company that shares this vision.Building Trust and Access
Both speakers emphasized the importance of trust and access in building future financial platforms. Vugar described trust and access as two of the most important elements in building future financial platforms, while Arjun emphasized the importance of transparency as the industry becomes more connected. The panel discussion pointed to a future in which crypto and TradFi become increasingly connected, with collaboration between platforms helping bring together market access, infrastructure, and user reach to serve a broader global audience.About MEXC
MEXC is a leading global multi-asset trading platform that provides simple and efficient access to crypto, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and a growing range of TradFi-linked opportunities through one account and one gateway. With 0 trading fees, deep liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading experience, MEXC is designed for retail users who want to discover earlier, act faster, and trade with fewer barriers.#Bitcoin#US#Crypto#SEC#Singapore#TOKEN2049