MEXC and Payward, Kraken's parent company, are discussing a potential collaboration to better serve users in evolving global markets. This discussion will be publicly held at TOKEN2049, featuring MEXC CEO Vugar Usi Zade and Payward Co-CEO Arjun Sethi. The collaboration seeks to address shifts in user expectations, including broader market access, AI's role in trading, and the rise of social trading. Exchanges are increasingly focusing on integrating market access, infrastructure, liquidity, and user experience, while maintaining security. MEXC specializes in retail user experience, deep liquidity, and perpetual trading across crypto and traditional finance. Payward offers global compliant financial infrastructure, professional trading, and a strong U.S. presence. The panel will explore how these complementary strengths could create value for users, considering the convergence of crypto and traditional finance. They will also discuss AI's growing influence on trading and the evolution of global trading platforms. MEXC, founded in 2018, is a 0-fee multi-asset trading platform focused on providing accessible opportunities. This collaboration aims to provide users with more seamless and comprehensive trading experiences.