Exploring the influence of Blockchain in the financial services: Quick assessment of its applications across various financial domains

Abstract

Blockchain technology has evolved from an enigmatic concept to a pioneering new frontier for our collective digital infrastructure in the last two decades. Its vast potential has transcended industries and possesses the capacity to transform domains as diverse as healthcare and online gaming fundamentally. However, Blockchain technology has thus far demonstrated its most efficient and effective application within the financial sector. The financial industry has benefited significantly by adapting this new technology (Blockchain) in terms of transactional transparency, security, and operational effectiveness. Blockchain is made feasible by developing immutable, decentralized, and distributed ledgers that can be viewed in real-time by numerous parties without intermediaries. As a result, transaction processing is secure and dependable, reducing the likelihood of fraud, errors, and delays. Because of their decentralized nature and smart contract technology, these instruments permit the establishment of novel financial services, such as P2P lending, decentralized insurance, and decentralized asset management. Rapid Blockchain adoption revolutionizes the financial sector, ushering in a new era of innovation and upheaval.

Preface to Volume 6, Issue 1 of Financial Statistical Journal

“…Blockchain is an emerging technology that has been widely applied in many areas, including finance. Naher and Uddin [3] emphasized the wide use of blockchain technology in different finance domains. By implementing this technology, they pointed out that financial service providers can offer consumers more secure and efficient systems with reduced fees, increased transparency, and accelerated transaction processing times.…”