- X hires former Aave and Base designer Benji Taylor
- Move supports development of “X Money” payments platform
- Product expected to include crypto integration features
- Signals deeper push into financial services by X
Strategic Hire for Financial Expansion
Elon Musk’s platform X has hired Benji Taylor, a designer with deep experience in crypto wallets and DeFi, to lead its design efforts.
Taylor previously worked at Aave and contributed to Coinbase’s Base network, bringing strong expertise in blockchain user interfaces.
Building X Money
The hire comes as X develops its payments system, known as X Money. The platform aims to become a central hub for financial activity, including peer-to-peer payments, savings, and crypto integration.
Features under development include “smart cashtags,” which could allow users to interact with financial assets directly within the app.
Crypto as a Core Component
The decision to bring in a crypto-focused leader suggests that digital assets will play a meaningful role in X’s long-term strategy.
While X does not plan to execute trades directly, it aims to provide the infrastructure and tools for users to access financial markets seamlessly.
