Blockchain technology in banking and finance (Working Paper)

The proposed research aims to examine the factors influencing the adoption of blockchain technology in banking and finance, with a specific focus on the context of Bangladesh. The study will investigate the perceived ease of use, perceived ease of usefulness, and user intention toward the use of blockchain technology in the banking and finance sector. Data will be collected through a web survey, and the Smart PLS program will be utilized for data analysis. The expected results suggest that perceived ease of use, perceived ease of usefulness, and user intention will significantly impact the adoption of blockchain technology in banking and finance. The policy implications of this research are that relevant stakeholders in the banking and finance sector will be able to identify the factors that influence the adoption of blockchain technology and take necessary actions to facilitate its adoption.

Contributors: Hasibul Islam, Junaid Rahman, Tipon Tanchangya