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Zimbabwe has launched a blockchain-based carbon credit market system to enhance transparency and efficiency, overseen by the newly created Carbon Market Management Authority (ZCMA). This initiative aims to address fraud and inefficiencies in the existing market, positioning Zimbabwe as a leader in A...
Zimbabwe has launched a blockchain-based carbon credit market system overseen by the newly formed Carbon Market Management Authority (ZCMA) to enhance transparency and combat fraud within the carbon credit ecosystem. This regulatory body will supervise approvals, licensing, and compliance, aiming to position Zimbabwe as a leading African player in blockchain-powered carbon markets. The initiative addresses prior issues of mistrust due to revenue disputes and market inefficiencies.
Alongside this, Zimbabwe is advancing digital innovation with the introduction of a gold-backed digital currency and AI development plans, including collaboration with Nvidia to build Africa’s first AI factory.
In Norway, the Norwegian Seafood Council reports a rising consumer demand for blockchain-based supply chains in the seafood industry. This trend reflects a growing desire for transparency, traceability, and adherence to environmental and halal compliance standards. Blockchain enables tamper-proof records of seafood lifecycle data, from origin to production, improving supply chain integrity and consumer confidence.
Globally, blockchain technology is increasingly adopted to combat food fraud—a $40 billion problem that affects 10% of the world’s food supply—while enhancing supply chain digitization. Integrations with AI and IoT further bolster blockchain’s capabilities in delivering real-time, standardized data across multiple industries.
In the Philippines, a 2028 roadmap focusing on innovation and AI governance aims to drive national development goals. This strategic vision emerged during the 2025 National Innovation Day celebrations, underscoring a commitment to digital transformation and governance frameworks.
Additionally, the BSV Association has partnered with Binarii Labs to implement secure communications and encrypted file exchange solutions using BSV blockchain technology, enhancing data resilience and privacy in digital interactions.
These developments collectively illustrate a global momentum toward leveraging blockchain and emerging technologies to increase transparency, security, and efficiency across environmental, food, and communication sectors.