Pi Network Earns EU Approval Under MiCA Rules

Pi Network has made a big move by officially registering under the European Union’s crypto rules called MiCA.
This marks an important moment for the project, as it opens the door for the Pi coin to gain legal recognition in one of the world’s toughest financial regions. 

Pi Network Gains a Path Into European Markets

For years, Pi could not be accessed in Europe because of strict rules, but this new development may finally change that. The project confirmed that it has formally filed under the MiCA framework, giving it a clear path into regulated European markets. 

Before filing with MiCA, the Pi Network team worked with legal experts from Austria and the United Kingdom to improve compliance. During this period, SocialChain also completed full GDPR certification. This proves the project protects user data according to Europe’s strict privacy rules. 

This comes after the launch of the Valour Pi ETP on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market in August. The product is the first regulated investment option linked to Pi in Europe. It trades in Swedish kronor and has a 1.9% management fee. It lets investors benefit from Pi’s value without holding the coin itself. 

Pi Network also joined the ISO 20022 standards group, alongside assets like XRP and Stellar, showing its commitment to being a global and fully compliant platform.

Pi Network Praised For its Focus on Energy Efficiency

Dr. Altcoin, a well-known voice in the crypto community, praised the Pi’s latest milestone. In his X post, Dr. Altcoin emphasized the network’s remarkable energy efficiency documented in the MiCA whitepaper.

Pi uses about 0.0024 TWh of energy in a year. In comparison, Bitcoin uses about 185 TWh of energy, while Pi uses almost none. This means Pi uses 99.9% less energy, making it one of the most eco-friendly blockchains being built.

Its low-energy model is closely aligned with global climate goals, including the United Nations’ push for reduced carbon emissions. Experts say that if Europe keeps focusing on eco-friendly technology, Pi could benefit. It may become one of the most environmentally friendly blockchains to receive wide approval.

Pi Network Strengthens Its Technology as Mainnet Nears

This regulatory achievement comes as Pi Network continues to grow its technical foundation. Protocol 23, its latest upgrade, is now going through several stages of testing. Analysts believe that the increasing stability of the system has supported the steady rise in interest around the Pi coin. 

The new Pi Node 0.5.4 update has improved the network and made reward calculations clearer for node operators. Dr. Altcoin also said the mainnet could launch by December or early 2026, depending on testing.

Pi Network is also growing beyond payments. It recently partnered with OpenMind to bring AI tools into the Pi ecosystem, allowing node operators to earn extra income by helping with machine-learning tasks.