Revolutionizing Financial Services and Markets Through FinTech and Blockchain

Revolutionizing Financial Services and Markets Through FinTech and Blockchain
Author: Mehta, Kiran
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2023-07-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1668486261

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.

Fostering Innovation in Venture Capital and Startup Ecosystems

Fostering Innovation in Venture Capital and Startup Ecosystems
Author: Sharma, Renuka
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2024-03-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The disruptive potential of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and biotechnology catalysts redefine traditional business models and serve as instrumental forces in attracting venture capital investments. The lower barriers to entry, facilitated by these disruptive technologies, empower entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to market, creating a more accessible landscape for funding and innovation. Fostering Innovation in Venture Capital and Startup Ecosystems explores this transformative intersection, where emerging technologies catalyze change, fuel innovation, and redefine the dynamics of financial investments and entrepreneurial endeavors. Moreover, the book delves into how embracing AI, IoT, blockchain, and augmented reality/virtual reality can expedite innovation, enhance efficiency, and scale businesses. Through a multidisciplinary lens, readers understand how these technologies influence established markets, drive economic growth, and create job opportunities. This book is ideal for venture capitalists, angel investors, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and policymakers.

Cyber Security Policies and Strategies of the World's Leading States

Cyber Security Policies and Strategies of the World's Leading States
Author: Chitadze, Nika
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2023-10-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1668488477

Cyber-attacks significantly impact all sectors of the economy, reduce public confidence in e-services, and threaten the development of the economy using information and communication technologies. The security of information systems and electronic services is crucial to each citizen's social and economic well-being, health, and life. As cyber threats continue to grow, developing, introducing, and improving defense mechanisms becomes an important issue. Cyber Security Policies and Strategies of the World's Leading States is a comprehensive book that analyzes the impact of cyberwarfare on world politics, political conflicts, and the identification of new types of threats. It establishes a definition of civil cyberwarfare and explores its impact on political processes. This book is essential for government officials, academics, researchers, non-government organization (NGO) representatives, mass-media representatives, business sector representatives, and students interested in cyber warfare, cyber security, information security, defense and security, and world political issues. With its comprehensive coverage of cyber security policies and strategies of the world's leading states, it is a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the evolving landscape of cyber security and its impact on global politics. It provides methods to identify, prevent, reduce, and eliminate existing threats through a comprehensive understanding of cyber security policies and strategies used by leading countries worldwide.

Creator's Economy in Metaverse Platforms: Empowering Stakeholders Through Omnichannel Approach

Creator's Economy in Metaverse Platforms: Empowering Stakeholders Through Omnichannel Approach
Author: Singla, Babita
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2024-02-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

In the era of the metaverse, a big challenge permeates the digital landscape—a challenge that resonates both with creators seeking to thrive in this dynamic space and policymakers attempting to navigate its uncharted territories. Creators, driven by innovation, grapple with a myriad of uncertainties in monetizing their virtual content effectively. Simultaneously, policymakers find themselves at a crossroads, caught between the rapid evolution of the virtual realm and the lack of clear regulatory guidelines. This struggle is exacerbated by the issue of cybersecurity threats that cast a shadow over the metaverse's transformative potential. It is within this context of challenges that Creator's Economy in Metaverse Platforms emerges, poised to tackle the pressing issues at the intersection of creativity, regulation, and the ever-expanding metaverse. Creator's Economy in Metaverse Platforms dissects, analyzes, and offers solutions to the multifaceted challenges prevailing in the metaverse. By addressing fundamental questions about the creator economy, the elusive concept of the metaverse economy, and the indispensable role policymakers play, the book provides a holistic understanding of the landscape. Delving into topics such as stakeholder engagement, digital asset management, and the intricacies of various monetization models, it equips readers with actionable insights. Not content with a reactive approach, the book takes a proactive stance, offering solutions to foster interoperability and create an ecosystem where creators and policymakers can mutually thrive. It envisions not just a book but a catalyst for transformative change in the metaverse.

Exploring Waste Management in Sustainable Development Contexts

Exploring Waste Management in Sustainable Development Contexts
Author: Mohan, Chandra
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2024-05-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Effective waste management is more crucial than ever in dealing with environmental challenges. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for addressing these challenges, but their complex interplay with waste management practices requires deeper examination. Exploring Waste Management in Sustainable Development Contexts offers a comprehensive exploration of this intersection, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions to transform waste management into a driver of sustainable development. The book delves into the various challenges of waste management, from the types and volume of waste generated to its environmental and health impacts. It sheds light on the inadequacies of current methods and presents sustainable practices that can pave the way for a greener future. By focusing on sustainable approaches to waste management, the book is an inspiration for actionable change and fosters a deeper understanding of waste management's role in achieving the SDGs.

Deep Learning Tools for Predicting Stock Market Movements

Deep Learning Tools for Predicting Stock Market Movements
Author: Renuka Sharma
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2024-05-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1394214308

DEEP LEARNING TOOLS for PREDICTING STOCK MARKET MOVEMENTS The book provides a comprehensive overview of current research and developments in the field of deep learning models for stock market forecasting in the developed and developing worlds. The book delves into the realm of deep learning and embraces the challenges, opportunities, and transformation of stock market analysis. Deep learning helps foresee market trends with increased accuracy. With advancements in deep learning, new opportunities in styles, tools, and techniques evolve and embrace data-driven insights with theories and practical applications. Learn about designing, training, and applying predictive models with rigorous attention to detail. This book offers critical thinking skills and the cultivation of discerning approaches to market analysis. The book: details the development of an ensemble model for stock market prediction, combining long short-term memory and autoregressive integrated moving average; explains the rapid expansion of quantum computing technologies in financial systems; provides an overview of deep learning techniques for forecasting stock market trends and examines their effectiveness across different time frames and market conditions; explores applications and implications of various models for causality, volatility, and co-integration in stock markets, offering insights to investors and policymakers. Audience The book has a wide audience of researchers in financial technology, financial software engineering, artificial intelligence, professional market investors, investment institutions, and asset management companies.

Developments Towards Next Generation Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Development

Developments Towards Next Generation Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Development
Author: Sharma, Shanu
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2024-04-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The rapid proliferation of connected devices in our daily lives, from smart homes to industrial sensors, has led to an explosion of data that requires processing before it is useful to experts. However, modern devices often have limited resources, making it challenging to decode and utilize this data effectively. Additionally, the need for real-time decision-making further complicates this issue, as traditional data processing methods take far too long to be able to keep up with the required volume and speed. Developments Towards Next Generation Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Development offers a comprehensive solution to these challenges by integrating novel technologies such as AI, edge computing, federated learning, quantum computing, and more. The book shows how intelligent systems can maximize computing power by leveraging these technologies to process large volumes of data efficiently and autonomously and make real-time decisions. The proposed architectures and frameworks focus on real-time analysis, faster decision-making, enhanced privacy, and efficient data processing.

Business Drivers in Promoting Digital Detoxification

Business Drivers in Promoting Digital Detoxification
Author: Grima, Simon
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2024-01-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

The rapid progression of the digital age has brought both benefits and drawbacks. While the convenience of constant connectivity and digital devices is undeniable, the increasing screen time poses health and well-being challenges. With a significant portion of the global population now regularly using the internet, concerns about issues like digital addiction, shorter attention spans, and lifestyle diseases have become urgent matters. Addressing these challenges and charting a sustainable path forward is imperative. Business Drivers in Promoting Digital Detoxification delves into contemporary initiatives across various industries that advocate for digital detox. This book showcases opportunities within this transformative trend, spanning from health and tourism to unexpected sectors. It not only highlights the necessity of digital detox for health but also reveals its potential as a gateway to innovative business ventures. Catering to academics, researchers, students, and professionals, this book serves as a guiding beacon in the complexities of the digital era. It not only clarifies the motivations behind the digital detox movement but also explores its implications. More than just insights, this book offers a roadmap to shape a healthier and sustainable future in our digitally connected world. Engage in this pivotal conversation, explore its pages, and gain the knowledge to drive meaningful change for yourself, your organization, and society as a whole.

Concepts and Cases of Illicit Finance

Concepts and Cases of Illicit Finance
Author: Rafay, Abdul
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2023-08-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1668485893

As fraud and corruption continue to spread globally, illicit and illegitimate finance is one of many areas of concern. To help stop the spread of corruption across fields and industries, further study on the best practices and strategies to combat illicit and illegitimate finance is required. Concepts and Cases of Illicit Finance provides understanding and lessons learned regarding all aspects of illicit and illegitimate finance. Covering key topics such as financial crimes, financial intelligence, and hacking fraud, this premier reference work is ideal for business owners, managers, policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Applied AI and Humanoid Robotics for the Ultra-Smart Cyberspace

Applied AI and Humanoid Robotics for the Ultra-Smart Cyberspace
Author: Babulak, Eduard
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2024-06-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

In the rapidly transforming landscape of fast-paced technology evolution, the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robotics is set to redefine academia as we know it. From advancements in AI, humanoid robotics, nano and bio technologies, and smart medicine, the vision of an ultra-smart cyberspace is becoming a tangible reality. Yet, amid this transformative potential, scholars face a pressing challenge – how to navigate the complexities of these cutting-edge technologies to drive impactful research and innovation. Applied AI and Humanoid Robotics for the Ultra-Smart Cyberspace beckons scholars to harness the full potential of applied AI and humanoid robotics in academia. This book illuminates the most effective applications of these technologies across various disciplines such as industry, business, health, government, military, and critical cyber infrastructure. Through rigorously peer-reviewed chapters, the book addresses key issues, provides technical solutions, and guides future research directions, fostering a collaborative bridge between academia and industry.