X Names Benji Taylor as Head of Design Ahead of Wider X Money Rollout

X has made a significant move by hiring Benji Taylor as its head of design, marking the latest step towards the wider rollout of X Money.

Taylor brings extensive experience in crypto wallets, decentralized finance (DeFi), and consumer apps to his new role at X. He joins from Coinbase's Base, where he served as head of design, after previously holding product and design roles at Aave and Avara.

The appointment is seen as a strategic move by X to bolster its leadership team ahead of the public release of X Money. The payments system will offer users wallet services, peer-to-peer transactions, and debit cards tied to their accounts.

Taylor's background and experience make him an ideal fit for X's goals. He has worked on both crypto infrastructure and user-facing products, giving him a unique perspective on the design of X Money.