- Social media behemoth X, steered by billionaire Elon Musk, is contemplating the introduction of stock trading capabilities, opening a new chapter in finance on the platform.
- The prospect of integrating cryptocurrency trading into X’s platform is gaining traction, stirring speculation about a possible launch of its own cryptocurrency.
Under the guidance of entrepreneurial visionary Elon Musk, social media leviathan X is steering towards the financial realm, with the integration of stock trading features into its widely-used platform. This evolution, coupled with Musk’s longstanding affinity for digital currencies, is igniting speculation about possible forays into cryptocurrency trading as well.
BREAKING STORY 👀
𝕏 has plans to introduce its very own stock trading platform!
You can't find any platform that doesn't support crypto these days, right?
This can be a game changer, especially if we get $X! pic.twitter.com/MtwoSHlOFf
— MAX CHADWICK (@maxchadwickNFT) August 3, 2023
Shaping the Future of Finance on X?
Rumblings of the new direction began when Musk recently shared his ambitions to mold X into an indispensable hub for financial activity. Following the platform’s rebranding from Twitter to X, a surge in Dogecoin’s value was observed, underscoring the intricate relationship between Musk and the meme cryptocurrency. This surge has fueled speculation that X may be contemplating launching its own digital currency.
Given X’s vast global reach, its move into stock trading could significantly alter the financial landscape, or even prove to be a game-changer. Amid this wave of innovation, the question on everyone’s lips is whether X will eventually embrace cryptocurrency trading – a frontier currently eyed by major financial firms like Blackrock and Citadel. Their keen interest is underscored by their pending applications for Bitcoin ETFs lodged with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Musk’s history with Dogecoin and the crypto world is well documented. His aspiration to metamorphose X into a versatile platform capable of embracing the entire financial sphere is the linchpin. The audacious move of replacing the well-known Twitter logo with Dogecoin’s in early April 2023 stunned the financial community, reinforcing Musk’s unique approach.
X’s Vision for an In-App Trading Service
Recently, X sought partnerships with financial-data titans to construct a trading hub within the application. According to confidential documents, X requested proposals for financial content and real-time stock data. Yet, Musk downplayed these plans on X, stating,
“no work is being done on this to the best of my knowledge,”
leaving room for speculation about the potential development of such a service.
The proposed plan could see a myriad of cryptocurrencies traded on the platform, most notably Bitcoin (BTC), perceived as a regulatory-safe asset. The SEC’s recent directive to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to halt trading of all cryptocurrencies except Bitcoin underscores the regulatory acceptability of this digital asset.
Previously, Musk announced intentions to facilitate payments on X, initially in fiat currencies, with an openness to include cryptocurrencies later. This move aligns with his grand vision of converting X into a comprehensive app offering services akin to China’s WeChat, including payments and gaming. Experts in the crypto sphere lauded the transformation, viewing it as a potential “game-changer” for the digital currency ecosystem.
