X Money to "Launch Any Second Now"?

A recent leak of Elon Musk's X software code has ignited speculation that "X Money," the platform's much-anticipated payment system, could launch imminently.

X (formerly known as Twitter) has been actively pursuing money transmitter licenses for X Payments LLC, securing approvals in 39 states to date.

Adding fuel to the rumours, a purported code snippet includes the line: "X Money is not available in your state," prompting figures like entrepreneur Alex Finn to suggest that the service might debut in the US before achieving nationwide regulatory approval.

X Money May Support Crypto With Musk's Openness to Digital Assets

X Money is poised to revolutionise content monetisation on the platform by enabling users to tip creators directly.

Speculation is also swirling around the potential integration of cryptocurrency, a natural progression given Musk's history of accepting Bitcoin and Dogecoin payments through his other ventures.

In a recent self-hosted X Space, Finn hinted that X Payments would likely leverage cryptocurrency, describing it as the fastest way to transfer funds.

He further suggested that crypto could serve as a significant component of the system’s payment infrastructure.

One enthusiastic user responded to Finn's comments, noting:

“Creators are about to make money without stringent regulations. No permission needed, no holding back—just pure opportunity.”

Musk's outspoken support for Bitcoin and Dogecoin has fuelled industry speculation that both could be among the first cryptocurrencies integrated into X Money.

If true, this move would mark a bold step in aligning the platform with the rapidly evolving digital payments landscape.

X CEO Linda Yaccarino Confirms X Money Launch, No Exact Given…Yet

In a recent post, X CEO Linda Yaccarino confirmed that X Money is slated for a 2025 debut.

However, speculation about an earlier launch persists, fuelled by unverified leaks of the platform's source code.

While Aaron Perris of MacRumors has not authenticated the leaked code, X has remained silent on whether the rollout could occur today.

If the rumours hold true, the initial launch will be limited to 39 states where X has already secured money transmitter licenses.

As Finn noted, states such as Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin will not be part of the initial rollout.

This partial deployment raises questions about how quickly X Money can expand nationwide and meet its ambitious vision for transforming digital payments.