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Evolving Financial Services: Metaverse Banking as Catalysts for Financial Inclusion in the Virtual Business World

Title
Evolving Financial Services: Metaverse Banking as Catalysts for Financial Inclusion in the Virtual Business World
Creator
Naveenan, R.V.; Panda, Brahmadev; Mittal, Shubham; Babu, Ravindras
Description
The Metaverse is an expansive digital universe that can redefine traditional businesses and financial services. It represents a transformative space where virtual worlds intersect with digital assets, offering novel opportunities for businesses to redefine financial services. Despite the rapid growth of digital financial services, financial exclusion remains a major challenge, with approximately 1.4 billion adults globally still unbanked. This study explores the role of Metaverse banking (MB) in financial inclusion, highlighting its opportunities and challenges. This study explores the emergence of MB as a catalyst for financial inclusion within the virtual business world. By integrating MB with financial inclusion theories, the paper presents a conceptual framework to analyze opportunities and risks in this domain. The findings provide practical insights for banks, policymakers, and fintech companies on leveraging MB for inclusive economic development. 2026 Vikas Tripathi and Durgesh Agnihotri.
Source
Metaverse Dynamics: Exploring the Intersection of Technology, Business Transformation, and User Experience;pp.171-188
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Subject
digital assets; digital currencies; financial inclusion; financial services; Metaverse banking; personalized financial services; virtual business
Coverage
Naveenan R.V., Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Panda B., Rajagiri Business School, Kochi, India; Mittal S., McKinsey and Company, Haryana, India; Babu R., Christ University, Bengaluru, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 978-183662666-4; 978-183662667-1;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Naveenan, R.V.; Panda, Brahmadev; Mittal, Shubham; Babu, Ravindras, “Evolving Financial Services: Metaverse Banking as Catalysts for Financial Inclusion in the Virtual Business World,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 17, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24304.

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