MEXC lists Pi Network with USD1 stablecoin pairs, boosting exposure amid Trump-backed fintech support - IcoHolder.

In a major boost for the Pi Network, cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has announced the official listing of new trading pairs involving the recently launched USD1 stablecoin. Starting May 27, users can trade PI/USD1 and SOL/USD1, offering Pi Network greater exposure and access to regulated liquidity.

USD1, launched in April 2025 by Miami-based fintech firm World Liberty Financial, is a fiat-backed stablecoin designed to maintain parity with the US dollar. It is supported by U.S. Treasuries, cash, and equivalents, and comes with high-profile political and financial ties. A Trump-owned entity controls 60% of World Liberty Financial and is entitled to 75% of revenue from USD1 coin sales. Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are directly involved in managing the company, adding significant visibility and influence to the project.

This new trading pair marks a milestone for the Pi Network, which has spent over six years building its ecosystem through mining, development, and community growth. The PI/USD1 listing is more than a routine exchange update—it connects Pi to a compliant, dollar-pegged stablecoin and potentially to the wider world of traditional finance.

While the listing signals increased legitimacy and institutional interest in Pi, market sentiment remains cautious. The Pi coin has dropped over 3% in the past 24 hours, currently trading at $0.74. This follows a recent high of $1.57 earlier this month. Analysts note that the $1 level will be a significant short-term resistance for Pi as it attempts to break out of its current sideways trend.

With the Pi Network now mentioned alongside more established assets like Solana, and through its connection to USD1's politically powerful backers, the project could be on the cusp of mainstream adoption—provided it can convert the exposure into sustained investor confidence.