#XSuperApp

Will cryptocurrencies have a place in Elon Musk's super app X?

In summary

X (formerly Twitter) plans to become a 'super app' offering financial services like payments, purchases, and possibly investments.

CEO Linda Yaccarino emphasized financial integration but did not specifically mention cryptocurrencies, despite Elon Musk's strong ties to them.

Regulatory challenges and Musk's controversial crypto history may delay or complicate X's potential cryptocurrency trading offerings.

X (formerly Twitter) is reportedly trying to become a 'super app' with integrated financial services that may or may not include crypto. This would align well with users' and leaders' affinity for crypto.

However, CEO Linda Yaccarino did not explicitly address these hopes. This type of integration would require new regulatory challenges, which could be a long and difficult battle.

Could X offer cryptocurrency trading?

Twitter has long held a special place in the crypto community, serving as a coordination hub for enthusiasts and developers alike. Since Elon Musk purchased the platform in late 2022, he has envisioned turning it into a 'super app'.

Earlier today, Fortune stated that this shift could happen soon, thanks to a new push in momentum:

"You will be able to come to X and transact your entire financial life on the platform. And that is if I can pay you for the pizza we shared last night or make an investment or a trade. A whole ecosystem of commerce and a financial ecosystem will arise on the platform that does not exist today," said CEO Linda Yaccarino.

She continued describing some specific components of this long-term vision. Musk looked to WeChat, a popular Chinese messaging app, as a model for the transformation of X. The app would become a combined vehicle for messaging, payments, and purchases.