Anika Begay
In a recent development, the Platform X (formerly Twitter) has included payment functionality in its latest software release. This has once again raised questions about whether or not Dogecoin payments will be included when the payment service it’s finally on the air.
X payments now in development
User X Swakshan, who is known for posting leaks about upcoming features of various apps, has revealed in post X that the Payment Features X was already in development. This means the social media platform is moving forward with its plans to launch its own payment service, with an update featuring the payment feature likely to be made public later this year.
Last year, X owner Elon Musk revealed plans to transform the X platform into an “app for everything” with the payment service being one of the highlights of this overall plan. Since then, X has acquired money transmission licenses in various US states as part of the plan to launch the payment service.
So far, the social media platform has acquired licenses in 35 states, the latest of which is North Dakota. This means that X has 15 more states to go, and acquiring licenses in these remaining states will pave the way for the launch of the payment feature. However, it remains to be seen how soon these remaining licenses will be acquired.
Meanwhile, the launch of the X payment feature is of particular interest to the cryptocurrency community due to speculations that Dogecoin Payments will be included in this payment service. Musk’s affection and vocal support for the leading meme coin is why DOGE community members believe Dogecoin will be integrated into the X payment service.
Musk has yet to confirm whether Dogecoin payments will be integrated into the Payment X service. However, it remains a possibility as Musk had discussed the idea of using DOGE for his payment service, as rrevealed in his biography.
What the Development Code Says About Dogecoin Payments
Swakshan also revealed some key web URLs related to the X payment development code. Based on his disclosure, there was no indication that Dogecoin Payments would be included in the payment functionality. However, a web URL (/i/payments/verify-payment-method) confirms that several payment methods will be available, with Dogecoin likely to be one of them.
In the meantime, Dogecoin community members will simply have to wait for confirmation from the X platform regarding the integration of Dogecoin as a payment method. Dogecoin influencer Mishaboar He also recently confirmed to a community member that there is no confirmation about Dogecoin payments, other than rumors and speculation.
In the meantime, it is worth mentioning that Musk once again recently reconfirmed his passion for Dogecoin, stating that he has a “soft spot” for the meme coin because he likes dogs and memes. At the same time, he noted that he has no affinity for Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, meaning that Dogecoin It could be the only cryptocurrency that Musk and Team X will integrate when the payment service launches.
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