A source code leak has led to speculation that Elon Musk’s X platform may soon launch its own payment system, dubbed X Money. As rumors spread, they grow, and here’s the optimistic speculation or, in other words, the big question from the community: will there be integration of dogecoin and Bitcoin?
X CEO Linda Yaccarino first reported in a December 31 post that the system would be operational by 2025. However, X has not clarified whether the leaked code shared by MacRumors researcher Aaron Perris is true.
There is a line in the code that says, “X Money is not available in your state.” This has led some, like entrepreneur Alex Finn, to think that the system could launch in the United States without the approval of all 50 states.
X currently has money transmission licenses in 39 states. When it launches, the feature will initially exclude states like New York, Hawaii, and Massachusetts, among others.
X Money aims to allow users to tip content creators on the platform. Finn, speaking at the self-hosted X Spaces, stated that “X Payments will support cryptocurrency in one way or another,” meaning that cryptocurrency could form the basis of its infrastructure. He pointed out that cryptocurrency is one of the fastest ways to send money, making it a smart choice for the system.
Speculation about cryptocurrency integration stems from Musk's history of supporting digital assets and his deep love for Dogecoin, which has earned him the nickname Dogefather.
Tesla, his electric car company, accepts Dogecoin as payment and holds $1.1 billion in Bitcoin, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. So with this solid history, it’s natural to wonder whether DOGE will be part of the X Money system when it launches.
Furthermore, if the rumors are true, X Money will launch in the 39 states where it has been licensed. States that are excluded include Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, and Vermont, among others. Finn pointed out that further regulatory approvals could delay a nationwide rollout.
However, while the leaked code has attracted attention, X has yet to confirm its authenticity nor share details about the payment system’s features. It is currently unclear whether popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or even Dogecoin are part of the system.
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