X Money Beta Goes Live via Shatner Charity Auction
William Shatner’s auctioning X Money beta access for charity—with Elon Musk's $42 nod. It's quirky PR for Musk's everything-app dream, but does it signal real fintech disruption?
⚡ Key Takeaways
- X Money beta invites auctioned via William Shatner for $1k charity donations, with 42 slots offered.
- Up to 6% APY on direct deposits, Visa-powered P2P, metal cards incoming—aiming at Venmo, Cash App.
- Echoes Musk's 1999 X.com roots; quirky PR masks serious play for 'everything app' dominance.
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Originally reported by TechCrunch Fintech
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