X integrates live trading and smart cashtags in “everything app” push

X is transforming its interface into a financial dashboard with the launch of “smart cashtags” for iPhone users in the US and Canada.

According to an announcement from X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, the feature allows users to select specific assets or smart contract addresses when posting tickers, which then generate live price charts and community discussions. 

This rollout serves as the initial infrastructure for Elon Musk’s “everything app,” intended to consolidate social media, peer-to-peer payments, and e-commerce into a single interface. 

As of press time, the launch is limited to iOS, but Bier has indicated that web and Android support, along with a global release, are currently in development.

The integration includes a strategic partnership with Wealthsimple, enabling Canadian users to execute stock and cryptocurrency trades directly through the app interface. 

While this trading functionality has not yet been enabled for the United States, the Canadian model provides a blueprint for how X intends to handle brokerage services in foreign markets. 

“Users in Canada will see a button on cashtags so they can trade seamlessly from X,” Bier stated, describing the current version as a small preview of the platform’s future capabilities.

The timing of this launch follows months of preparation, including a significant purge of automated accounts and “drainer links” to meet financial compliance standards. 

Polymarket partner Tat Thang noted that the hiring of specialists like Solana advisor Nikita Bier and former Base design lead Benji Taylor signals a move toward a Web3 model similar to WeChat Pay. 

Thang suggested that transaction fees from these financial services could eventually become a primary revenue driver, offering more stability than traditional subscriptions or advertising.

Musk has previously detailed plans for “X Money,” which is expected to include yield-bearing accounts and a cashback debit card as early as April. 

The introduction of cashtags aligns with this roadmap, positioning the platform to compete with other super-apps and digital wallets. 

“Cashtags are just the first step in our commitment to be the best destination for the finance and crypto community,” Bier added.