Blockchain as an Anti-Corruption Tool: IACA European Pilot Project

The digitalization of business creates new opportunities not only for the development of companies, but also for increasing transparency in business relations. For IACA, this is directly connected with its anti-corruption mission: technology matters when it helps verify information, record the sequence of actions, and reduce opportunities for manipulation.
It is precisely from this perspective that IACA is considering a pilot concept combining blockchain, KYC, digital verification, and international B2B cooperation. The focus is not on blockchain as a standalone solution, but on its use as part of a system of procedures in which data and transactions can be made more transparent and controllable. As stated in one of the publications about the project, the objective is to turn “technology into an operational tool” for companies, professionals, and organizations.

The first area of such international cooperation has been the collaboration between IACA Italia and IACA Malta, represented by Roman Romanskyy and Sir Moreno Zucchetti. Their work focuses on the concept of an international network capable of bringing together technological solutions, KYC procedures, compliance, and business services.
For IACA, the cross-border nature of this model is fundamental. Companies operating across several markets need not only to find partners, but also to be able to verify counterparties, documents, business relationships, and potential risks. This is where KYC and digital tools can become part of a broader infrastructure for international business cooperation.

Within this concept, IACA Malta could serve as a European technological and business bridge. Malta provides opportunities for connecting international businesses, technology companies, and professional service providers, while the IACA network makes it possible to extend these connections beyond a single jurisdiction.

The potential geography of the first stage includes Italy, Malta, Bulgaria, and Ukraine. The concept envisages the creation of a network of centres focused on KYC, digital monitoring, document verification, risk assessment, and support for the international development of companies. This area is also being considered in the context of other international B2B connections, including Italian-Albanian cooperation, which has been covered by Dora Communication.
At the same time, IACA emphasizes that this is a pilot project, not a ready-made commercial platform. Its practical value must be tested through real business processes, technological solutions, compliance requirements, and data protection measures.
As emphasized in a publication by Milano Incontra, “blockchain cannot automatically eliminate risks or replace control, accountability, and rules.” For this reason, IACA views the technology not as an end in itself, but as a tool for creating a more verifiable and responsible business environment.

Sources and publications about the project: https://iaca.eu/ (Global compliance solution)
https://www.24orenews.it/tecnologia-innovazione/160860-blockchain-contro-la-corruzione-laccordo-iaca-tra-italia-e-malta
https://www.milanoincontra.it/blockchain-business-iaca-italia-malta-kyc/
https://www.doracommunication.it/blockchain-business-italia-albania/