Elon Musk’s social media platform X is preparing to roll out a feature that could transform the app from a discussion forum into a trading venue.

Key Takeaways:

• X plans to launch Smart Cashtags allowing users to trade stocks and cryptocurrencies directly in posts.

• The feature advances Musk’s vision of turning X into an all-in-one financial and social platform.

• It will roll out alongside X Money, a peer-to-peer payments system currently in beta testing.

Nikita Bier, X’s head of product, said the company plans to introduce “Smart Cashtags,” a tool that will allow users to buy and sell stocks and cryptocurrencies directly from their timelines.

The feature is expected to arrive within weeks, according to a post…