The financial services sector experiences millions of transactions representing billions of dollars every day, with security, transparency, and cost-efficiency being top priorities. Blockchain usage is increasing in the financial services sector; it is a breakthrough that has changed the global financial system, making it safer and more efficient.

Revolutionizing Financial Services and Markets Through FinTech and Blockchain explores the application of blockchain technology within financial services and financial markets. Covering topics such as blockchain technology, e-finance applications, and financial product innovation, this book is ideal for academicians, investment institutions, asset management professionals, consultants, and more.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Banking Systems
Blockchain Risk Management
Blockchain Technologies
Decentralized Finance
Digital Payments
E-Finance
Financial Product Innovation
Stock Markets

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This publication is significant as it explores the transformative potential of these twin technologies in transforming the traditional financial system. Also, it underscores the importance of adapting to innovations to stay competitive in an increasingly digital economy. The book offers valuable insights for the readers, by analyzing how these twin technologies enhance efficiency, transparency, and security in financial transactions.

– Dr. Kiran Mehta, Dr. Renuka Sharma, & Poshan Yu

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Dr. Kiran Mehta is a distinguished Professor and Dean of Finance at Chitkara Business School in Punjab, India, with over twenty-two years of experience in teaching, research, authorship, and consultancy. She has authored a comprehensive book on "Financial Services" published by Cengage and edited five volumes for renowned publishers including IGI Global, DeGruyter, and Wiley. Dr. Mehta has developed extensive educational resources, including nine-course books, contributions to six others, two online resources, and twelve case studies. Her consultancy work benefits startups and MSMEs through field research and statistical analysis. She has successfully mentored seven PhD scholars and supervised over 1,050 Master's theses across various finance domains. Her research contributions have resulted in Scopus-indexed papers and numerous academic presentations. Additionally, Dr. Mehta serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as the Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions & Money, enhancing scholarly discourse in finance.

Renuka Sharma is a Professor (Finance) at Chitkara Business School at Chitkara University in Punjab. She has over 20 years of teaching and research experience (more than twelve years post-doctoral and eight years before to obtaining her PhD). She has authored numerous research papers, a few of which have been published in international/national journals (Taylor & Francis, Emerald, Sage, Inderscience, etc.) and the rest have been presented at international/national conferences (IIM Bangalore, Shillong, Calcutta, Indore, and Kozhikode, among others), with numerous papers selected for Best Paper Awards. She also serves as a reviewer for numerous prestigious journals published by Emerald, Elsevier, and Inderscience, among others. Currently, she is guiding two PhD scholars and has successfully defended five others. She has worked as a consultant for numerous start-ups and MSMEs. In addition, she has authored two textbooks published by Cengage and Vikas Publications. Furthermore, she has created study materials for various business-related courses offered by esteemed Indian universities and institutions. Her expertise has been sought after as a resource person for multiple MDPs and FDPs focusing on research and finance. Moreover, she is also an entrepreneur.

I am Poshan (Sam) Yu, a Chinese Australian professional with an astonishingly diverse background and an extensive collection of remarkable accomplishments. In the academic sphere, I currently teach at the University of Victoria Program at Soochow University. Previously, I held the position of an external professor of financial technology and finance at SKEMA Business School. Additionally, I serve as a visiting researcher at the Australian Studies Centre of Shanghai University, a guest professor at emlyon business school China, and an adjunct faculty member at George Washington University's master (finance) program at Renmin University of China. As a visiting professor at Krirk University in Thailand and an EU-Asia research coordinator at the European Business Institute in Luxembourg, I bring a truly global perspective to my teaching and research activities. I am also a member of the IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Network and the Global South Dialogue on Economic Crime (GSDEC), further enriching my academic engagement. My prior role as a casual academic at the University of South Australia Business School has significantly enhanced and diversified my academic portfolio. My scholarly pursuits are extensive and multifaceted. As an editor for the European Academic Journal (Special Issue) - European Business Institute in Luxembourg, an associate editor for Humanities & Social Sciences Communications (an SSCI-indexed journal), and an associate editor for the International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Social Science, I play a crucial role in the dissemination of knowledge. I am also an author and reviewer for a number of prestigious journals and academic presses, including Applied Economics, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Cogent Economics & Finance, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies, Journal of Digital Learning and Education, The Singapore Economic Review, ILMA Journal of Social Sciences & Economics, Journal of Environmental Issues and Climate Change, Advances in Global Economic and Business Journal, The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Journal Collection, Common Ground Research Networks, Imprint - Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Innovative Teaching and Learning, IBT Journal of Business Studies, Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development, and Innovative Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Research. Moreover, I am an international editorial advisory board member for several edited books such as Advancing STEM Education and Innovation in a Time of Distance Learning (Scopus-indexed), Multidisciplinary Perspectives Towards Building a Digitally Competent Society (Scopus-indexed), Handbook of Research on SDGs for Economic Development, Social Development, and Environmental Protection, and Implications for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development in the Blue Economy. I have released more than 12 journal articles, among which 6 are listed as ABDC: B/SSCI. I have also contributed over 52 peer-reviewed book chapters imprinted by renowned publishers like IGI Global, Routledge, and Springer. I have edited 13 books, with 7 English edited books indexed by Scopus and 6 Chinese edited books. Notably, the book about Innovation & Exploration: The Development of FinTech in Jiangsu China has received the 14th Outstanding Achievement Award of Philosophy and Social Sciences in Suzhou and the 3rd prize of the 2018 Jiangsu Provincial Education Science Research Achievement Award by Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education. My receipt of four Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) National University Teaching Innovation Awards from 2016 to 2020 and being recognized as a top contender in the same national competition in 2016 led to my appointment as the Institute of Leadership and Education Advanced Development (ILEAD) Research Fellow by XJTLU. In 2021, I received The Outstanding Contribution Award for Industrial Research Development in China, CIE100 issued by Wisdom China Magazine: Beijing. Beyond academia, I am actively involved in various industries. I am an entrepreneur and venture capitalist, collaborating with alumni and senior faculty members from Cambridge University. Additionally, I am a guest financial news commentator on over 30 media platforms in China. In the business world, I hold significant positions. I am a regional partner in China for FasterCapital based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I also serve as vice president at Tinbowah Investment in Beijing and as an honorary vice president of the Belt and Road Blockchain Association. Furthermore, I mentor businesses for AIC RAISE in Coimbatore, India, the Griffith Industry Mentoring Program in Australia, and University College London Innovation & Enterprise. In 2023, I was invited to act as a venture capital panel judge and mentor at 'Y&Archer A Stream 2023' conference in Jeju, South Korea. My research interests are broad and encompass financial technology, regulatory technology, blockchain, web 3.0 in financial services, generative AI, public-private partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, start-ups, family offices, IoTs, supply chain finance, intellectual property, art finance, wine, back-door listing, and Chinese economy & policy. My extensive experience in international fintech, edtech, startup, social media, and cleantech companies across India, the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, and China is truly remarkable. My three-year tenure in prominent leadership positions in Chinese Australian media marketing and public relations in Australia has had a profound influence on my current approach as an academic and business consultant. I am firmly committed to making significant contributions in the fields of academia, industry, and research, and I look forward to continuing this journey in the future.

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