October 9, 2026 – Mixthe leader in zero-fee digital asset trading, and Payward, the parent company of Kraken, shared their views on the convergence of cryptocurrencies and traditional finance during the TOKEN2049 session in Singapore. CEO of MEXC Vugar Usi Zade and Payward Co-CEO Arjun SethiDiscuss how broader market access, retail demand and cross-platform collaboration could shape the future of global trade.
Cryptocurrencies and TradeFi are moving closer together
An important theme was the shift towards more connected and always-on markets. Fugar said blockchain infrastructure challenges traditional market structures built on fixed trading hours, while users increasingly expect access to different asset classes through a more seamless experience.
“Over the next five years, we will see a convergence toward a single platform where asset classes and investments can move quickly and seamlessly,” Fugar said. “Retail will be the main driver.”
Arjun highlighted the infrastructure challenge behind this shift, noting that 24/7 trading is ultimately about bringing assets and collateral into a more interconnected financial environment.
“24/7 trading really means: How do you get all this collateral in one place?” Arjun said.
Cooperation over competition
Both speakers also highlighted collaboration as an important part of scaling the next generation of global trading platforms.
Arjun noted that serving a much larger global user base will require platforms to work with partners that bring different strengths to their markets, explicitly pointing to MEXC as one example of this.
“The only way to do that is to partner with people, including MEXC, so they can help drive success in their core markets,” Arjun said.
Fugar similarly stressed that exchanges could increasingly build on each other’s strengths rather than approaching every opportunity solely through competition. MEXC offers a retail-first approach, deep liquidity, and extensive perpetual market experience across crypto assets and TradeFi, while Payward provides global financial infrastructure, professional trading capabilities, and strong market expertise in the US.
The discussion built on the two companies’ previous indication that they were exploring broader collaboration, which both executives indicated Infrastructure, market access and distribution As areas where greater connectivity between platforms can create value.
Trust and accessibility were also highlighted as a key foundation for this development. Fugar’s description Trust and access As two of the most important elements in building future financial platforms, Arjun stressed the importance of transparency as the industry becomes more interconnected.
The panel pointed to a future in which cryptocurrencies and TradeFi become increasingly linked, with collaboration between platforms helping to bring them closer together Access to markets, infrastructure and access to users To serve a wider global audience.
About Mixc
Founded in 2018, MEXC is a leading global multi-asset trading platform designed to be a no-fee gateway to endless opportunities. MEXC serves users in over 170 markets, providing simple and efficient access to cryptocurrencies, stocks, token assets, derivatives and a growing range of TradFi-related opportunities through a single account and portal.
With no trading fees, deep liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading experience, MEXC is designed for retail users who want to discover early, act faster, and trade with fewer barriers. As cryptocurrencies and traditional finance continue to converge, MEXC is committed to making global opportunities more accessible, helping users trade freely and MEXCmize every opportunity.
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