Crypto News – Dogecoin Fans Disappointed: Elon Musk’s Twitter Payments Won’t Use Crypto

Crypto News – Dogecoin Fans Unhappy: Musk’s Twitter Payments Plan Omits Crypto

Crypto News- It seems that Twitter (now rebranded as X) users will not be able to send or receive cryptocurrencies on the platform anytime soon. Crypto enthusiasts have speculated for a long time about whether Elon Musk, a notable supporter of the Dogecoin meme coin, would integrate digital tokens into Twitter as he aims to build an “everything app.” However, new regulatory documents indicate that while Musk is indeed preparing to launch a payment service, it does not appear to include crypto, according to Bloomberg.

X Payments: A New Subsidiary

The documents reveal plans for a subsidiary called X Payments, which has been approved for money transmitter licenses in 28 states, with applications pending in the remaining states. X Payments is expected to provide a service similar to Venmo or Zelle, enabling users to transfer money seamlessly.

Future Possibilities for Crypto Integration

There remains a possibility that cryptocurrencies might be integrated into the payments system at a later date. Dogecoin supporters continue to hope for this development. The documents and statements from Musk and Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino are not entirely clear on the specifics of X Payments’ goals. The company informed regulators that it aims to boost “increased participation and engagement” through its payment platform and expects to charge minimal fees at launch.

Financial Struggles and Strategic Shifts

Twitter’s revenue saw a 40% decline year-over-year for the first half of 2023, following Musk’s acquisition. The platform may need new initiatives to recover this lost revenue. Increased user engagement might be challenging to achieve, as customers tend to remain loyal to their existing banking and payment services. Even tech giants like Google and Apple have faced difficulties gaining traction with their in-house payment platforms.

Despite these challenges, Musk continues to be an advocate for cryptocurrency. He has previously influenced Dogecoin prices through his tweets and has explored crypto payments for years, highlighted by Tesla’s substantial Bitcoin holdings at one point.

Dogecoin Market Impact

Amid reports on Twitter’s payment plans, Dogecoin has seen a 12% drop in the past week. On Monday, Yaccarino mentioned in an interview that Twitter’s payment platform is “coming soon,” with the “financial ecosystem” first launching in the United States.

The anticipation surrounding Twitter’s potential crypto integration remains high, but for now, Dogecoin enthusiasts will need to wait for future updates.

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