According to his tweet, platforms like OKX, Bitget, MEXC, Pionex, and Banxa have adhered to the strict KYB standards of the Pi Core Team — and many other platforms are expected to follow suit.
This move is quite unusual in the cryptocurrency industry, where most tokens focus on user-side KYC and often overlook corporate accountability. But Dr. Altcoin argues that Pi Network's strict compliance is not only regulatory — but also visionary.
In line with the Global Digital Currency Framework
Pi Network's approach directly relates to the Global Digital Currency Initiative, a major international collaboration between the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) — the UN's digital technology agency — and Stanford University's Future Digital Currency Initiative (FDCI). This initiative focuses on five pillars:
Financial inclusion – Fair and transparent digital access for everyone.
Interoperability – Replaceable assets that extend across multiple networks.
Identity verification – Strong KYC and KYB standards.
Programmable currency – Integrated smart contract functionality.
DeFi infrastructure – Efficient multi-asset decentralized trading system.
Dr. Altcoin notes that Pi Network may be the only cryptocurrency project that meets all five objectives. Built on the Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP) — which itself is a partner in the initiative — Pi also has its roots in Stanford, reinforcing its academic and technical credibility.
CEXs ready to comply
Notably, as Dr. Altcoin emphasized in his tweet, Pi Network's requirements do not deter major exchanges. On the contrary, industry giants like OKX were among the first to pass the rigorous KYB screening — a signal that compliance, when combined with innovation, can garner support even from the most influential players.
As the Consensus 2025 Conference approaches, the cryptocurrency world is closely watching to see if Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis, the founder of Pi Network, will reveal new insights about investors, partners, or upcoming developments. According to Dr. Altcoin's deep understanding, Pi Network is not only creating a cryptocurrency but also helping to shape the future of an interactive and regulated digital finance landscape.
