The official Shiba Inu X account, boasting 3.9 million followers, temporarily lost its gold verification badge, sparking discussions within the community. The account's administrator clarified that the removal was a cost-saving measure rather than a strategic change. The badge has since been reinstated, albeit without alliance links, to maintain focus on the $SHIB token. In related market news, Shiba Inu's price increased by 1.12%, reaching $0.000007471. This uptick follows the launch of Shiba Inu perpetual futures on Coinbase, indicating growing interest and trading activity around the token.