# X Related Articles

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Elon Musk’s X Money Rolls Out With Cross River Bank Rails, But Ripple Link Needs Careful Framing

X Money, part of Elon Musk's X platform, has reportedly launched its fiat payment functionality for Premium+ users. The service utilizes the banking infrastructure and transaction processing of Cross River Bank. While Cross River Bank is also known for its involvement in Web3 and Ripple-related payment corridors, any connection to Ripple in this specific rollout is indirect and requires careful framing—Ripple does not control or directly power X Money. This development is significant as it offers a new lens to assess whether current crypto market movements are driven by genuine adoption, regulatory progress, or speculation. For traders, the news arrives amid a market searching for clearer direction, where altcoin narratives are increasingly judged on fundamentals like usage and compliance. The story's longer-term impact will depend on further confirmation from official sources and whether it translates into sustained market liquidity and follow-through, rather than remaining a short-term narrative.

bitcoinist5h ago

Elon Musk’s X Money Rolls Out With Cross River Bank Rails, But Ripple Link Needs Careful Framing

bitcoinist5h ago

X Stock Market Investment & Trading: A 'Noise-Free' List of 50 Key Accounts

Titled "A 'Noise-Reduction' List of 50 Top US Stock Market Influencers on X," this article curates a selection of accounts for investors seeking quality information beyond follower counts. The list prioritizes accounts that have consistently discussed US stocks, ETFs, earnings, macroeconomics, options, and tech/AI/semiconductor topics over the past 90 days. Selection criteria focused on genuine informational value, stable analytical frameworks over mere news aggregation, and a clear relevance to US equity markets, with tighter filtering for crypto-heavy accounts. The final 50 accounts are categorized into three groups: - **Core US Stocks/Trading (31 accounts)**: Covering market trends, individual stocks, earnings, valuation, options, macroeconomics, and trading strategies. - **Tech/AI/Semiconductors (18 accounts)**: Focused on tech stocks, AI supply chains, semiconductor cycles, data centers, and cloud capital expenditure. - **News Source (1 account)**: Useful as a news radar, not for standalone decision-making. Presented alphabetically by handle, the list includes analysts, traders, and researchers such as @amy6tina (options/CFA), @dylan522p (semiconductors/AI infrastructure), @gerberkawasaki (tech stocks), @jimcramer (market commentary), and @tengyanai (semiconductors/AI trends). The article suggests using the list to: 1) complete one's information sources on US markets and specific sectors, 2) observe narrative linkages between AI, semiconductors, earnings, macro liquidity, and stock prices, and 3) "de-noise" and enhance the quality of one's X feed. It clarifies this is not investment advice or an endorsement, but a snapshot of content relevance and informational value for US equity investors.

marsbit05/27 00:08

X Stock Market Investment & Trading: A 'Noise-Free' List of 50 Key Accounts

marsbit05/27 00:08

Kicked Out of PayPal, Musk Aims for a Comeback in the Crypto Market

Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has launched its "Smart Cashtags" feature, generating approximately $1 billion in trading volume within days of its April 2026 pilot launch. The feature allows users to click on stock or crypto tickers (or even full Solana token contract addresses) in posts to view real-time price charts and discussions without leaving the app. Initially available to iPhone users in the US and Canada, with a partnership in Canada enabling direct trading via the Wealthsimple app. This move is part of Musk's broader "Everything App" vision, spearheaded by the upcoming X Money platform. Analysts, such as Mizuho's Dan Dolev, see this as a potential disruptor to the US payments market, even prompting a downgrade of PayPal's stock. X Money's beta offers services like 6% APY on deposits, cashback, and P2P transfers, with speculation it may later incorporate crypto trading and stablecoin settlements for faster transactions. However, the ambitious plan faces significant regulatory scrutiny. Senator Elizabeth Warren has questioned the sustainability of the high 6% yield and raised concerns over X's banking partner, Cross River Bank, which has a history of regulatory violations. Additional risks involve the "GENIUS Act," which may create loopholes for stablecoin issuance without full FDIC insurance coverage, potentially leaving users unprotected. The integration of social trading on a platform with over 500 million users could inject new liquidity and retail interest into the crypto market. Yet, it also amplifies risks like herd mentality and the blurring of lines between entertainment and financial speculation. Musk's return to finance, after his ouster from PayPal, hinges on balancing innovation with regulatory compliance.

marsbit04/24 09:11

Kicked Out of PayPal, Musk Aims for a Comeback in the Crypto Market

marsbit04/24 09:11

X Supports Memes, Is the Meme Season Really Coming?

X has introduced a new "Custom Timeline" feature, allowing Premium users on iOS to pin specific topics—including a dedicated "meme" category—to their main tab. The meme section, represented by a Flork logo, sparked a 17x price surge for the Ethereum-based meme token FLORK. Meme content is crucial for X: 66% of all content with over 100k impressions in 2026 were meme-based, and such content drives significant engagement, especially among users aged 18–34. Memes also influence politics and brand marketing, as seen in Trump’s 2024 campaign and KitKat’s viral response to a theft incident. While the new feature includes a "Cryptocurrency" category, the meme section is designed primarily for high-quality meme content rather than directly promoting meme coins. However, meme coin accounts that focus on organic, engaging content—without explicitly pushing token tickers—may benefit from increased visibility and user conversion through this dedicated timeline.

marsbit04/23 04:10

X Supports Memes, Is the Meme Season Really Coming?

marsbit04/23 04:10

Shiba Inu Crosses 20,000 Burn Transactions Milestone, Dogecoin Eyes X Money, But Why Are Prices Down?

Shiba Inu has surpassed 20,000 burn transactions, aiming to reduce its large token supply, while Dogecoin gains attention due to speculation about its potential integration into X's payment system, referred to as X Money. Despite these developments, both cryptocurrencies are experiencing downward price trends. Shiba Inu trades around $0.000006, showing short-term declines and limited demand, indicating that burn efforts alone aren't enough to boost prices in a weak market. Similarly, Dogecoin remains around $0.09, far from bullish projections, as market sentiment remains cautious without concrete implementation details. Ecosystem progress is overshadowed by a lack of strong capital inflows and broader crypto market uncertainty.

bitcoinist04/20 16:32

Shiba Inu Crosses 20,000 Burn Transactions Milestone, Dogecoin Eyes X Money, But Why Are Prices Down?

bitcoinist04/20 16:32

X Makes A Big Crypto Move With Cashtags And In-App Trading Plans

X is expanding its crypto and financial market integration with the launch of Cashtags, a feature that enables users to discover tokens, view real-time price charts, and access trading functionality directly within the app. Initially available on iPhone in the US and Canada, the rollout will soon extend to web, Android, and global markets. Cashtags and contract addresses now trigger asset suggestions, allowing users to select specific stocks or cryptocurrencies. Tapping a Cashtag displays relevant posts feed and a price chart without leaving the platform. X also announced a pilot integration with Canadian brokerage Wealthsimple, enabling seamless in-app trading. This move aims to bridge market conversation with execution, positioning X as a platform where discovery, pricing, and trading converge. A broader global launch is expected soon.

bitcoinist04/15 18:32

X Makes A Big Crypto Move With Cashtags And In-App Trading Plans

bitcoinist04/15 18:32

18 Years Later, Cashtag on X Is Finally "Usable"

On April 14, X launched the Cashtag feature for iPhone users in the U.S. and Canada, allowing users to click on symbols like $AAPL to view real-time stock charts, historical price trends, and related discussions. In Canada, users can also jump directly to Wealthsimple to execute trades. The feature supports cryptocurrencies like $BTC and $ETH, and even tokens via Solana contract addresses. X positions itself as a "data and discovery layer," not a broker, avoiding direct regulatory scrutiny while streamlining the path from discussion to transaction. The term "Cashtag" was originally coined by Howard Lindzon on StockTwits in 2008, but was adopted by Twitter (now X) in 2012 without attribution. Wealthsimple, chosen as the initial Canadian partner, is the country’s largest online broker with experience in both traditional securities and crypto, despite past controversies like a data breach and a class-action settlement over fee disclosures. The rollout is part of X’s broader financial strategy, building on partnerships with Visa, the announcement of X Money, and a clear regulatory stance. This move integrates social discussion, data, trading, and payment layers, advancing Elon Musk’s vision of an "everything app." Cashtag’s journey from concept to functional tool took 18 years.

marsbit04/15 07:01

18 Years Later, Cashtag on X Is Finally "Usable"

marsbit04/15 07:01

X Money's Key Appointment Before Launch: How a Leader from the Crypto World Will Design the Super Payment Gateway

Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has entered a critical phase in its transformation into a "super app," marked by a key appointment: Benji Taylor, formerly from the crypto industry, now leads X’s design team. Taylor’s background includes founding a consumer software company that developed the self-custody crypto wallet Family, later acquired by Aave Labs, and serving as Head of Design at Base (by Coinbase). Taylor is known for simplifying complex products for mainstream users. At Family, he focused on reducing onboarding friction—using email, SMS, and passkeys instead of seed phrases—while maintaining security and user control. This approach aligns with X Money’s upcoming public launch, which aims to integrate payments seamlessly into the social platform through partnerships like Visa. Taylor’s role is expected to focus on three core areas: improving user onboarding for payments, balancing security with ease of use, and building scalable financial infrastructure across X’s ecosystem. His hiring signals X’s intent to make X Money a foundational feature—not just a payment tool but an integrated experience for creators, peer-to-peer transactions, and broader financial services. The challenge is to turn a complex system into an intuitive, trusted, and widely adopted product.

marsbit04/06 03:49

X Money's Key Appointment Before Launch: How a Leader from the Crypto World Will Design the Super Payment Gateway

marsbit04/06 03:49

X Eyes Auto-Lock For Crypto Mentions After Tortoise Death Hoax

A Solana memecoin named JONATHAN surged over 6,000% following a hoax on X that falsely reported the death of Jonathan, a 193-year-old tortoise. The scam originated from a fake account impersonating the tortoise’s real veterinarian, Joe Hollins, and was amplified by some news outlets before being debunked. Both the Governor of Saint Helena and the actual veterinarian confirmed Jonathan was alive. In response, X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, announced the platform is implementing auto-locking and verification for users who mention cryptocurrency for the first time, aiming to reduce such scams. The incident highlights a common fraud pattern: using impersonation and emotional stories to promote fraudulent tokens quickly before the truth emerges. The token’s value briefly spiked but later pulled back sharply.

bitcoinist04/03 18:32

X Eyes Auto-Lock For Crypto Mentions After Tortoise Death Hoax

bitcoinist04/03 18:32

X Bets Big On Crypto Veteran As April Money Launch Nears

X has hired Benji Taylor, a crypto and DeFi veteran, as its new Head of Design. Taylor, who founded a self-custody crypto wallet and later served as CPO at Aave Labs and Head of Design at Coinbase's Base network, brings deep expertise in crypto infrastructure and financial product design. His appointment comes just weeks before the planned April rollout of "X Money," a new financial product expected to include peer-to-peer payments, high-yield savings, a debit card, and cashback rewards. The move signals X's ambition to integrate financial services into its platform, advancing Elon Musk's vision of an "everything app." Taylor's hiring, strongly advocated by X product lead Nikita Bier, underscores the strategic importance of design and crypto experience in this launch.

bitcoinist03/26 15:10

X Bets Big On Crypto Veteran As April Money Launch Nears