Introduction: X Enters the World of Finance

X, the platform once known as Twitter, is making big moves into finance. Recent reports show it is preparing to let users trade cryptocurrencies and stocks right from their timelines. This comes as the company tests its payments system, called X Money, in beta. Elon Musk’s dream of turning X into an “everything app” is getting closer to reality.

What Are the New Trading Features?

The standout feature is “Smart Cashtags.” These allow users to tap on ticker symbols in posts and start trading directly in the app. Imagine seeing a post about Bitcoin, clicking the symbol, and buying some crypto without leaving X. Nikita Bier, X’s head of product, has highlighted how this makes trading…