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From Hype to Reality explores blockchain’s evolution from a speculative concept to a transformative force in global economic systems. This timely work offers a comprehensive analysis of blockchain’s real-world applications across finance, supply chains, governance, and emerging markets; highlighting innovations such as decentralised finance (DeFi), smart contracts, and tokenised assets. Through sector-specific case studies and global perspectives, it examines how governments and businesses are leveraging blockchain to enhance transparency, efficiency, and security, while also addressing persistent challenges like regulatory uncertainty, interoperability, and scalability.
Balancing academic research, policy analysis, and practical business strategies, the book provides a structured framework for understanding blockchain’s economic impact. It investigates the convergence of blockchain with AI, IoT, and Web3 technologies, offering actionable insights for business leaders, investors, and policymakers. By demystifying blockchain’s role in reshaping global markets, this volume serves as a vital resource for navigating the complexities of digital transformation and future innovation.
Manjunath B.R. is a Professor of Finance and Business Analytics at Tec de Monterrey, Mexico.
Sunil Kumar is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Management Sciences, Shoolini University, India.
Munish Sahrawat is President and Dean at Shoolini University, India.
B.K. Kaul is a Program Director at the School of Business Management at Shoolini University, India.
Foreword; Kiran Kumar K V
Chapter 1. The Role of Blockchain in Financial Markets and Banking; Pablo Pérez Akaki and José Guillermo Ituarte Marumoto
Chapter 2. Blockchain Applications in Banking, Payments, and Cross-Border Finances; Lavanya V K and Nithya S M
Chapter 3. Role and Challenges of Performance Expectancy in FinTech Adoption: A Blockchain Perspective; Vineeta Rathore and Tarika Singh Sikarwar
Chapter 4. The Blockchain in the Financial Sector: A Bibliometric Analysis; Garima Hooda and Reena Rani
Chapter 5. Mapping the Intellectual Structure and Emerging Research Trends in Decentralized Finance (DeFi), NFTs, and Blockchain-Based Digital Assets: A Bibliometric Analysis; Anjali Sharma and Nisha Yadav
Chapter 6. AI and Blockchain Synergy: Preventing White-Collar Crimes in Decentralized Finance (DeFi); Neha Rai, Chander Mohan Gupta, and Karan Gupta
Chapter 7. Smart Contracts and Blockchain’s Role in Global Trade and Supply Chains; Anant Kumar Srivastava
Chapter 8. CBDC: A Lens or a Shield; Smita M. Pachare, Suhasini Verma, Bhavesh Kumar, and Rita R Dangre
Chapter 9. Blockchain for Financial Inclusion: Bridging the Gap through Emerging Technologies in Developing Economies; Sonal Sahu
Chapter 10. Bridging the Gap: Blockchain for Financial Inclusion in Emerging Economies; Sonam, Arun Garg, and Sandhya Pundhir
Chapter 11. Block Chain-Driven ESG Reporting: Enhancing Transparency and Trust in Global Sustainability Disclosures; Swaty and Reena Rani
Chapter 12. The Legal and Regulatory Landscape of Blockchain Adoption; Aaliya Ashraf, Ulfat Andrabi, Syed Mohd Khalid, and Sushant Gupta
Chapter 13. The Future of Blockchain: Opportunities and Challenges; Hatem Mabrouk and Francisco Valderrey