The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has integrated the Cardano blockchain into its criminal investigation procedures, as unveiled during the World Police Summit held in Dubai. The Dubai Police showcased a pilot project utilising Cardano technology to manage forensic data securely, including bullet scans within concrete, with international entities such as Interpol.
Chris O, the founder of Cardano GhostFund DAO, emphasised that the Dubai Police’s adoption of Cardano underscores the blockchain’s effectiveness in maintaining secure and immutable data. The showcased project illustrated the potential of blockchain in facilitating secure dissemination of sensitive forensic information among global stakeholders.
#Cardano fam, massive real world adoption update by @Cardano_CF!
One of the wealthiest nations in the world, UAE is employing @Cardano to secure its Criminal investigations!
The Dubai Police presented at the World Police Summit in Dubai a Cardano based pilot project. The… pic.twitter.com/zjzXOJZCcM
— Chris O (@TheOCcryptobro) March 10, 2024
This move highlights blockchain’s expanding role beyond conventional financial applications, demonstrating its efficacy in safeguarding and managing data in a decentralised manner. Furthermore, the National Crime Agency (NCA) of the United Kingdom announced plans to enlist blockchain investigators to combat crypto-related crimes, collaborating with the Complex Financial Crime Team (CFTC).