• Pi Coin sees real-world payment use surge via 580+ Korean, US businesses
• Adoption includes high-value (real estate, cars); some SK stores value Pi at $37
• Banxa buys $19M Pi, adds card/wallet access, boosting usability & legitimacy

It seems Pi Coin is starting to surprise the skeptics! Its user base is expanding beyond online trading and making its way into practical, real-world payments.

This cryptocurrency, which quickly grabbed attention in 2025 thanks to its unique community-driven mining approach, is now being welcomed by businesses in both South Korea and the United States.

From Skincare to Surgery: How 580+ Korean & US Firms Are Using Pi

South Korea is really embracing Pi Coin, with over 580 retailers—ranging from skincare brands to even a plastic surgery clinic—now accepting it as payment. Interestingly, some of these businesses are even conducting transactions exclusively in Pi. The value some of these stores are placing on Pi is reaching up to $37 per coin, suggesting growing confidence in its real-world buying power.

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Meanwhile, in sunny Florida, Zito Realty has started accepting Pi Coin for real estate deals, and Cube Motors is offering vehicle sales in Pi. This is broadening the coin’s applications to include significant, high-value purchases. This increasing business adoption comes as Florida becomes more open to cryptocurrencies, with lawmakers recently pushing forward a bill to establish a Bitcoin reserve at the state level.

Easier Access? Banxa Buys $19M Pi, Adds Card & Wallet Options

Pi Coin is also advancing in terms of fintech infrastructure. Banxa, a leading payment processor, recently made a substantial purchase of 30.5 million Pi Coins—estimated to be worth nearly $19 million—and is now enabling users to access Pi Coin using cards and digital wallets.

Pi Coin Chart Signals Strength: Can Price Break Key Resistance?

Looking at the technical side, the Pi/USDT chart is showing positive signs. It has broken out of a symmetrical triangle pattern on the 4-hour chart and is trading above key moving averages, including the 20 EMA ($0.6173) and the 50 EMA ($0.6210).

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently at 67.56, indicating strong buying interest without being excessively overbought. At the same time, the MACD histogram is widening, which often suggests growing bullish momentum.

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The price is now testing the resistance area between $0.70 and $0.75. If it manages to climb above this level, it could confirm a larger upward trend.