X Announces Financial Service Launch...Will Musk's Trump Card Overturn the Virtual Asset Market?

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X (formerly Twitter) has announced the launch of new financial services to overcome the prolonged slump in the virtual asset market, drawing the attention of investors worldwide.

According to cryptocurrency media outlet BeInCrypto on April 14 (local time), X Product Lead Nikita Bier mentioned the virtual asset market's continued sluggish trend, suggesting the possibility of introducing something new to reverse it. Despite Bitcoin (BTC) recently rebounding to the $74,000 level, it remains about 15% lower than the start of the year, and his remarks are acting as a catalyst, stimulating market rebound expectations.

While specific service details have not been disclosed, the industry is focusing on the possibility of a link with 'X Money,' a payment platform expected to be publicly released this month.

X Money, spearheaded by Elon Musk, is a comprehensive financial platform aiming to be an 'all-in-one financial app' beyond simple payment functions. It is reportedly being developed to include peer-to-peer transfers, digital wallet capabilities, and even high-interest savings accounts. Having undergone internal testing and external beta phases, commercialization is anticipated to be imminent.

Bier previously revealed in February his vision to create an environment where users can directly explore stocks and virtual assets on their timelines and connect to trades through a 'Smart Cashtag' feature. While X will not directly mediate transactions, the strategy is to significantly enhance investment accessibility through partnerships with major exchanges.

The market is also noting the possibility that major virtual assets like Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP could be integrated as payment methods with the launch of X Money. In particular, Bier's recent recruitment of designers with experience in virtual asset wallet and decentralized finance (DeFi) design is interpreted as a sign of service enhancement. If Smart Cashtags are implemented, users will experience an environment where they can check charts and immediately proceed with purchases.

Alongside expanding its financial services, X is also undertaking efforts to clean up bot networks and virtual asset spam accounts that have undermined platform credibility. Bier pointed out that approximately 80% of transactions originating from virtual asset-related accounts are carried out by automated bots, announcing strong countermeasures such as algorithm improvements and reply restrictions. Regarding community complaints about reduced content exposure, he maintained that it is a result of changes in user behavior rather than algorithmic bias, continuing communication.

These remarks are acting as a variable that forms a psychological support level in the virtual asset market, which is currently seeking direction. If X Money officially launches and significantly improves access to virtual assets, it is highly likely to lead to increased market liquidity and price stabilization.

As the 'super app' strategy to integrate traditional finance and virtual assets into a single platform enters the realization phase, investors are keenly awaiting the specific service structure and launch schedule to be unveiled this month. All eyes are on what changes the global social platform X's full-fledged entry into the financial market will bring to the virtual asset ecosystem.

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