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Musk's X Banking Feature Finally Arrives After Three Years

Bloomberg Markets •
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Elon Musk is nearing his long-stated goal of turning X into an "everything app" with a new financial services tool slated for public launch this month. More than three years after acquiring Twitter for $44 billion, Musk is finally moving forward with his vision to add banking capabilities to the platform.

The financial services launch marks a significant milestone in Musk's ambitious plan to transform the social media platform into a super app similar to China's WeChat. Musk has repeatedly discussed his desire to create a one-stop digital hub combining messaging, payments, and financial services under one roof.

The move positions X to compete directly with traditional banks and fintech companies by leveraging its massive user base. If successful, the platform could reshape how hundreds of millions of users manage their finances through a social media interface.