Overview
- Head of product Nikita Bier announced Smart Cashtags, letting users tag the precise stock, crypto token, or smart contract so taps open an in‑app page with live prices, charts, and related posts.
- Bier said the backing API will be almost real-time for on‑chain assets, potentially surfacing smaller tokens and new DeFi listings alongside established equities.
- X is collecting feedback during testing and is targeting a public rollout next month, with screenshots and feature mockups already shared.
- Images show Buy and Sell buttons next to some assets, prompting discussion of possible trading links, though X has not confirmed any in‑app trading or monetization features.
- The rollout is taking shape as European regulators press X on transparency and moderation, including an extended retention order and a reported €120 million Digital Services Act fine.