PANews March 5 News, according to TechCrunch, X will upgrade its private messaging feature X Chat into a standalone app, claiming support for end-to-end encryption, with chats synchronized with the main X app and chat.x.com. The Android version will be released "soon"; the Apple TestFlight page indicates testing requires iOS/iPadOS 26 or higher.

Designer Michael Boswell announced that the X Chat iOS app has entered beta testing. The initial quota of 1,000 usernames is full, now expanded to 5,000. The app is an upgraded version of the private messaging feature, using end-to-end encryption, aiming to compete with Telegram and WhatsApp.

Hong Kong Legislative Council member Wu Jiezhuang stated that in March, a license for stablecoin issuers will be issued. The plan is to encourage citizens to use cryptocurrencies through stablecoin airdrops, enhance Hong Kong's position in the Web3 and digital asset sectors, while also stimulating the economy and promoting the adoption of cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher Message: Elon Musk posted on social media early this morning announcing that in the coming months, X Chat features will undergo rigorous security testing, and all code is planned to be open-sourced.

BlockBeats News, February 10 — Phantom announced the launch of Phantom Chat, positioning it as a new social feature for 2026. On-chain detective ZachXBT warned that this feature could become a new entry point for asset theft and pointed out that Phantom has not yet resolved the "address poisoning" issue. Users may accidentally copy similar addresses and have assets stolen if they do not filter out spam transaction records. According to disclosures, a user lost 3.5 WBTC last week because of this.

Decentralized Biometric Authentication Project World Releases New Version with End-to-End Encrypted Chat and Venmo-like Cryptocurrency Send/Receive Features. This super app aims to enhance user authentication security and allows users to conduct cryptocurrency transactions directly through virtual bank accounts.

Near Protocol launches NEAR AI cloud services and private chat features, ensuring data is processed in a secure environment and providing verifiable privacy protection.

Musk revealed in a podcast that he plans to launch an instant messaging app called "X Chat," which will use peer-to-peer encryption to compete with Telegram and WhatsApp, set to launch in the coming months without advertising.

Gate News Bot news, August 13, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of the time of writing, CHAT (OpenChat) is currently priced at $0.15, up 5.00% in the last 24 hours, with a high of $0.16 and a low of $0.13. The current market capitalization is approximately $4.58 million, an increase of $218,200 from yesterday.