IOTA Goes Global—Adopted by Peru, Kenya, and UK for National Digital Innovations

Sean Williams
IOTA Builder Server

  • Global Reach: IOTA tech is now part of government projects in Peru, Kenya, the UK, and Japan.
  • Real-World Use: It’s powering customs, trade tracking, and industrial systems.
  • Trusted & Certified: IOTA gained Shari’a compliance and EU, UAE recognition.

The IOTA Foundation is accelerating its international influence as governments across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Latin America integrate its decentralized technology into national digital strategies. From customs modernization to food supply monitoring, IOTA’s feeless, scalable infrastructure is gaining traction as a trusted tool for digital governance and trade efficiency.

Peru, Kenya, and the UK Lead Early Implementations

Peru recently announced the formal inclusion of IOTA in its national digital policy, emphasizing applications in smart cities and public service transparency. The move, publicized through an official government portal, marks a significant step in Latin America’s embrace of blockchain-driven governance.

In Kenya, IOTA has been embedded into the TradeNet System via the TWIN network to digitize customs and export certification processes. This shift not only improves reliability but also aims to combat corruption, aligning with broader African digital transformation trends.

Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has tested IOTA in real-world scenarios. Backed by the UK Cabinet Office, pilot programs apply the technology to poultry import tracking from the EU and to border security initiatives in the food supply chain—highlighting IOTA’s adaptability to logistical oversight and regulatory monitoring.

Africa and Europe Push Trade Tech Forward

The continent-wide TWIN Foundation was officially launched in Zambia in May 2025, a joint initiative by the IOTA Foundation, the World Economic Forum, and the Tony Blair Institute. Its mission: provide decentralized infrastructure to modernize cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Further, Kenya and the Netherlands have partnered in RESULD, a project using IOTA to streamline fresh produce exports. The technology ensures cold-chain reliability and delivery timeliness, directly benefiting African agriculture.

Also Read: IOTA Identity Framework: Powering a Trustless Future for People, Organizations, and Machines

IOTA Gains Global Trust and Regulatory Recognition

Beyond trade, IOTA is being applied in Japan’s industrial maintenance sector through a partnership with NEDO, utilizing AI for predictive energy system diagnostics.

IOTA also achieved Shari’a compliance in 2024, allowing broader adoption across Islamic finance markets in the MENA region. In Europe, the foundation is actively engaging regulators to ensure its technology meets institutional standards without compromising innovation.

With endorsements from the EU and a global showcase at CEATEC 2023 in Japan, IOTA is proving itself a critical infrastructure for nations seeking transparent, efficient, and eco-conscious digital transformation.

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