...Abstract This chapter explores the integration of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and blockchain in circular manufacturing within Industry 5.0, emphasising sustainability and efficiency. AGI optimises resource use and waste reduction through advanced reasoning to improve data from internet...

... crime cybercrime blockchain money laundering fraud ransomware terrorist financing privacy coins Introduction Cryptocurrency is a disruptive technology that has transformed the financial landscape, enabling nonstate, decentralized, and borderless forms of digital money and value exchange...

...This chapter explores the transformative role of fintech, blockchain, and cryptocurrency in advancing ethical finance, with a focus on Islamic financial principles. It examines how technologies like distributed ledger technology and smart contracts can enhance transparency, efficiency...

...Technology has remodeled every aspect of contemporary life, and Halal tourism is no exception. Artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) are transforming travel by reinventing the experiences of Muslim travelers. This chapter examines how...

... brought about a number of unexpected difficulties ( Hai et al., 2021 ). Emerging technologies that are essential for digital transformation include blockchain, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data and analytics, the Internet of Things, and the industrial Internet of things. Introduction...

..., economic growth, and rising awareness of unpredictable risks like climate disasters and pandemics. Technologies like AR, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain have streamlined processes such as underwriting and claims, while AR adds a new dimension by enhancing risk visualization and simplifying...

... (ERP), Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), and blockchain technologies. Findings: BI empowers automotive firms with real-time visibility and predictive foresight, enabling them to navigate supply chain uncertainties and operational disruptions. Case...

... implications of emerging tech. It also previews the next chapters, which delve into AI, blockchain, and the metaverse as tools for competitive innovation. Digital transformation in entrepreneurship post-COVID business innovation tech-savvy entrepreneurs resource-based view and digital assets AI...

... Ledge The concept of an immutable ledger is perhaps blockchain’s most powerful and disruptive feature. Once a transaction or data record is validated and added to a block, and that block is subsequently added to the blockchain, it becomes virtually impossible to alter or remove. This permanence...

...This chapter digs into how some cool, cutting-edge techs – like artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), and blockchain – are changing the game for sustainable entrepreneurship. The big focus? Cutting down carbon footprints and sparking fresh innovation and resilience...

...This chapter explores how emerging technologies – especially AI, blockchain, and stablecoins – are transforming the accounting and financial services landscape. It outlines the implications for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) workforce trends, real-time data demands, advisory services, and margin...

...Digital governance has become an essential component in modern governance frameworks to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency across public, corporate, and global sectors. The integration of advanced digital tools like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics...

...This chapter explores how blockchain technology is transforming the landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance and corporate governance, offering innovative solutions to long-standing challenges. Blockchain’s key attributes, transparency, immutability, and traceability...

...Abstract This study explores the possibilities of using blockchain technology to improve data protection in metaverse healthcare environments. The distributed and immutable nature of blockchain technology may prove useful in maintaining patient healthcare data’s privacy and even maintaining...

...Abstract This study explores the role of digital entrepreneurship in enhancing supply chain resilience in a post-pandemic context, focusing on the Nigerian landscape. This chapter examines how digital technologies, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT...

... Unfortunately, NFTs’ promising potential was mostly abused by users and exploited by bad actors in the network ( Serneels, 2023 ), which eventually damaged their reputation and caused a loss of public trust. Being based on blockchain principles and strongly connected to cryptocurrencies, it also depended...

... in the metaverse in the forms of virtual assistants, automation, and content generation ( Lee et al., 2021 ). Artificial Intelligence This allows for digital ownership, secure transactions, and decentralized applications enabled by nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrencies ( Wiederhold, 2022 ). Blockchain...

...Blockchain is one of the most consequential innovations since the world wide web. Although blockchain is argued to remove, displace, or redistribute expertise, there is little understanding of the role of expertise in blockchain ecosystems, and more generally the expertise that fuels...

... MACTOR technique new technologies artificial intelligence blockchain natural resources management Introduction The tourism industry is one of the biggest and most dynamic sectors of the economy in the world, which has expanded significantly in recent decades. This business not only creates...

...The smart hotel booking system is an excellent example of how AI, IoT, and blockchain can work together to enhance both customer service and operational efficiency ( Rane et al., 2023 ). By utilizing these technologies, hotels can offer a wide range of automated services – from room booking...