Topic: Money Transmitter

2 chapters across the catalog

MEGA
Episode 1734 1:16:16 - 1:18:47

1734: MEGA

X Money, Visa Partnership, Money Transmitter Licenses

Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has partnered with Visa to launch "X Money," moving the platform closer to becoming an "everything app." X has secured money transmitter licenses in over 30 states, allowing it to function similarly to Venmo or Zelle. The partnership likely utilizes Plaid, a fintech connector owned by Visa, to facilitate instant peer-to-peer payments and fund storage for creators.

Hard Landing
Episode 1661 10:06 - 11:49

1661: Hard Landing

Elon Musk, X.com URL Migration and Banking Ambitions

Elon Musk has officially transitioned the Twitter URL to X.com, fulfilling a long-term branding goal dating back to his tenure at PayPal. The move is viewed as a step toward transforming the social media platform into a financial institution, as Musk has secured money transmitter licenses in 38 U.S. states. The platform aims to integrate banking services to increase user engagement and financial utility.