X has unveiled Smart Cashtags for live crypto and stock prices, integrating in-app trading. The feature, set for release in February 2026, will allow users to tag specific assets and smart contracts in posts, with live price data embedded directly. The API will be almost real-time for on-chain assets.

This move positions X as a financial infrastructure platform, potentially allowing for direct trading integration in the future. Analysts speculate that X could become a gateway for both stock and crypto trading through partnerships with platforms like Coinbase and traditional brokers. X Money has reportedly been in preparation for nearly a year.

While some envision X as a discovery platform with regulated platforms executing trades, others believe Elon Musk could create an internal matching system. Users question whether future iterations could support self-custodial wallets, DEX integrations, or region-specific broker connections. Solana figures have invited X to explore Solana-centric infrastructure.

Despite the potential benefits, X faces regulatory scrutiny, including ongoing investigations into algorithmic bias and recent fines. Musk’s pledge to open-source X’s recommendation algorithm aims to signal transparency. Smart Cashtags, combined with X Money and trading speculation, raise questions on whether X is moving towards a platform where conversation, markets, and money converge.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Elon Musk’s Platform Eyes Crypto and Stock Trading Integration