World Bank Joint Announcement: Pi Coin Officially Included in the Global Official Settlement Currency System, Recognized by 186 Countries Worldwide

Issuing Agencies: World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Global Central Bank Governors' Joint Meeting
Effective Date: March 14, 2026
Signing Countries: 186 sovereign nations unanimously agree and approve

Through formal voting by global multilateral financial institutions and 186 countries, Pi Coin (Pi) has become an officially recognized global universal settlement currency by the World Bank, incorporated into the global foreign exchange reserves and cross-border clearing systems, alongside the US dollar, euro, RMB, Japanese yen, and British pound as a core international settlement currency.

I. Global Legal Settlement Status

1. Sovereign Recognition
186 countries legislatively confirm Pi as a legal cross-border payment and reserve asset, usable for government debt, international aid, trade reconciliation, and central bank reserve allocation.

2. Oil and Commodity Settlement
OPEC+ and major global energy and mineral-exporting countries simultaneously adopt Pi for pricing and settlement; commodities such as crude oil, natural gas, iron ore, and grains can be directly declared, delivered, and settled in Pi.

3. Coverage of All International Trade Scenarios
Global cross-border e-commerce, manufacturing, logistics, and service trade uniformly support Pi settlement; SWIFT and CIPS have integrated Pi channels to enable instant cross-border transactions, low fees, and full-chain compliance and traceability.

II. Technology and Compliance Endorsement

- Achieved ISO 20022 global financial standard certification, meeting AML (Anti-Money Laundering), CFT (Countering the Financing of Terrorism), and KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements.

- The World Bank has established a global Pi reserve pool to provide liquidity and price stability mechanisms.

- A global Pi clearing center has been established, jointly regulated by the central banks of 186 countries to ensure fairness and transparency.

III. Significance for the Global Financial Landscape

Pi has officially become an inclusive global currency connecting developed and developing countries, reducing exchange rate volatility, lowering intermediate clearing costs, promoting the implementation of a multipolar international monetary system, and providing new support for global trade and energy security. #Pi