Mutsamudu, Comoros, October 5, 2026 โ MEXC, a pioneer in zero-fee digital asset trading, and Payward, the parent company of Kraken, are in talks to explore a collaboration as both platforms consider how exchanges can better serve users in evolving global markets. The two companies will bring the discussion to TOKEN2049 Singapore, where MEXC CEO Vugar Usi Zade and Payward Co-CEO Arjun Sethi will join a panel on the MEXC Stage to discuss the next phase of trading platforms and share further views on collaboration between exchanges.
The discussion comes as trading platforms respond to several shifts happening at once. Users want broader access across crypto and traditional markets, AI is changing how investors research and interact with trading tools, and social trading is creating new ways to discover and take part in market opportunities. Against this backdrop, exchanges are increasingly looking beyond individual products to how market access, infrastructure, liquidity, and user experience can work together more effectively. As platforms evolve, exchange security and user asset protection will also remain an important part of the conversation.
As the exchange industry evolves, platforms are building different strengths in user experience, market access, infrastructure, and trading capabilities. MEXC has focused on retail user experience, deep liquidity, and perpetual trading across crypto and TradFi assets, while Payward brings global compliant financial infrastructure, professional trading capabilities, and a strong U.S. market presence. These different strengths create room to explore where broader collaboration could add value for users.
โUsers increasingly expect broader market access without more complexity,โ said Vugar Usi Zade, CEO of MEXC. โThe next stage of trading will require strong user experience, liquidity, infrastructure, and market access to work more closely together. As exchanges continue to evolve, there is growing room to explore where collaboration across the industry can create more value for users.โ
The TOKEN2049 panel will take place on October 7 from 12:30 to 13:00 at the MEXC Stage. It will explore the trends reshaping trading, how exchanges are preparing for changing user expectations, and where greater collaboration between platforms could create value. The conversation will also look at the convergence of crypto and TradFi, the growing role of AI in trading, and how global trading platforms may evolve as markets and infrastructure become more connected.
About MEXC
Founded in 2018, MEXC is a leading global multi-asset trading platform built as your zero-fee gateway to infinite opportunities. Serving users across 170+ markets, MEXC 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 zero 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. As crypto 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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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs MEXC and Payward Announce Plans to Explore Broader Collaboration Ahead of TOKEN2049
1 What just happened between MEXC and Payward
MEXC a major crypto exchange and Payward the company behind Kraken announced theyre exploring ways to work together more closely The news came out just before TOKEN2049 one of the biggest crypto conferences
2 Who is MEXC
MEXC is a global cryptocurrency exchange known for listing new and emerging tokens quickly It serves millions of users worldwide and is popular for its wide range of altcoins
3 Who is Payward
Payward is the parent company of Kraken one of the oldest and most trusted crypto exchanges Kraken is known for strong security regulatory compliance and serving both retail and institutional clients
4 What does explore broader collaboration actually mean
It means the two companies are in early talks about ways to work together No final deal has been announced Possible areas could include listings liquidity technology or shared services
5 Is this a merger or acquisition
No As of now this is not a merger or buyout Its an announcement of intent to explore collaboration not a completed deal
6 Why announce this before TOKEN2049
TOKEN2049 is a major crypto event that draws global attention Announcing beforehand generates buzz attracts partners and investors and gives both companies a talking point during the conference
7 What is TOKEN2049
TOKEN2049 is one of the largest crypto conferences held in Singapore and other cities It brings together founders investors and companies across the blockchain industry
8 What could MEXC gain from this partnership
MEXC could gain access to Krakens regulatory expertise institutional connections and reputation for security That could help MEXC expand into more regulated markets
9 What could Payward gain
Kraken could benefit from MEXCs large user base especially in Asia and its strength in listing new tokens It could also expand its reach into markets where MEXC is strong
10 Does this affect my funds on MEXC or Kraken
No Your funds and accounts work as usual Nothing changes for users right now because