# Linda Yaccarino

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-04-01**: Beta Launch Target — XMoney is expected to open to a broader group of select beta testers in the U.S.
- **2026-03-10**: Musk Confirmation — Elon Musk confirms the upcoming launch and Shatner's participation via social media.
- **2026-02-15**: Shatner Beta Tease — William Shatner posts screenshots of his XMoney invitation on Instagram.
- **2023-01-01**: Visa Partnership Announced — Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino announces a strategic partnership with Visa for digital payments.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Musk Disrupts Fintech: X Money Launch Targets PayPal with 6% Yield
2026-03-13 02:08:22 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

Elon Musk has announced the April launch of X Money, a financial super-app integration for X featuring peer-to-peer payments and a market-leading 6% APY. By leveraging Visa Direct and Cross River Bank, the platform aims to convert X's 600 million users into active banking customers, directly challenging incumbents like PayPal and Cash App.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/x-money-launch-musk-fintech-disruption

### Musk’s XMoney Beta Launch: A Strategic Challenge to the Payments Status Quo
2026-03-12 00:18:18 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Elon Musk is set to launch XMoney, a peer-to-peer payment platform integrated into the X social media ecosystem, in beta this April. Partnering with Visa, the initiative marks a significant step toward Musk's 'Everything App' vision, directly challenging established fintech giants like PayPal and Venmo.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/xmoney-elon-musk-digital-payments-launch

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