Pi Network Halts Wallet Payments After Multi-Million Token Theft

Published at 2025-12-31 10:15:13

Pi Network announced a temporary suspension of a core wallet payment function following the discovery of a coordinated scam operation that cost innocent users millions of PI tokens. The breach, uncovered by community members, prompted the team to freeze the affected payment functionality to prevent further losses while they trace the flow of stolen tokens and identify the attack vector.

The pause in payments raises immediate questions about user safety, liquidity and short-term token utility for PI holders. The Pi team has asked users to refrain from transfers and to follow official channels for updates; an internal investigation and potential rollbacks or remediation measures are reportedly being considered. Market participants should expect heightened scrutiny and possible price volatility for PI until the incident is resolved and security assurances are provided.

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