MEXC and Kraken's parent company, Payward, discussed the convergence of crypto and traditional finance at TOKEN2049 Singapore. MEXC CEO Vugar Usi Zade and Payward Co-CEO Arjun Sethi highlighted broader market access and retail demand as key drivers. They foresee a future with singular platforms offering seamless access to diverse asset classes. Both executives emphasized the challenge of building 24/7 trading infrastructure to connect collateral effectively. Collaboration between platforms was presented as crucial for scaling global trading. Arjun specifically mentioned MEXC as a valuable partner for reaching diverse markets. Vugar echoed this, suggesting exchanges can leverage each other's strengths instead of solely competing. MEXC offers a retail-first approach and expertise in perpetual markets, while Payward brings global financial infrastructure and US market experience. The companies are exploring collaboration in infrastructure, market access, and distribution. Trust, access, and transparency were identified as foundational elements for this evolving financial landscape. The panel projected an increasingly connected future for crypto and TradFi, facilitated by platform cooperation.