[ty6853]

Musk has no authority. He operates only under the pleasure of the authority of the president and the officers of the USDS under which he is a federal employee.

You needn't be an officer to gain access to and analyze payment systems.

[locopati]

Has no authority but is taking authoritorial actions. Right. He's not a federal employee afaik as he hasn't passed any of the requisite checks or been approved by the Senate.

[ty6853]

I do not think you need a confirmation nor a commission to hold office to access payment systems.

[piva00]

Access payment systems is not the objective[0].

[0] https://www.ft.com/content/27ba0a6a-0d9b-4e08-8329-730b581c0...