AI and Blockchain Integration: Driving Strategic Business Advancements in the Intelligent Era

Authors

  • Ishrak Alim University of New Haven, USA Author
  • Nafiz Imtiaz Montclair State University, USA Author
  • Abdullah Al Prince The University of Tulsa, USA Author
  • MD Asif Hasan Montclair State University, USA Author

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain Technology, Business Innovation, Digital Transformation, Operational Efficiency

Abstract

This research examines the adopted artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain integration in contemporary companies systems and their capabilities to enhance efficiency, security, and innovation in the finance, healthcare, and supply chain sectors. It also seeks to analyze the adoption patterns, operational advantages, and critical challenges that obstruct the wide-spread deployment of the technology. The study’s framework is quantitative, taking the structured survey method of data collection, the target population being 384 professionals, inclusive of business professionals, technology professionals, and scholars. The sample size was calculated using the Cochran formula, achieving a 95% confidence level and 5% margin of error. The collected data were processed, and a descriptive analysis was done, with the results being displayed in charts, graphs, and tables, highlighting the trends, barriers, and quantifiable impacts of technology adoption in specific industries. The results show that 69.2% of organizations reported enhanced operational efficiency with the adoption of AI-Blockchain solutions, with fraud detection (64.6%), smart contracts (54.7%), and data analytics (57.6%) cited as the primary use cases. However, the study identified high implementation costs (71.9%), talent shortages (60.2%), and regulatory uncertainty (51.6%) as the primary barriers. Interestingly, 80.5% of the respondents expect these technologies to become the de facto industry standards by the year 2030, and 81.3% confirmed that adoption of these technologies would lead to a competitive advantage. This research closes the gap between theoretical concepts and actual application by offering tailored recommendations for organizations at various levels of digital transformation. It shows the cross-sectional adoption dynamics of sectors AI and Blockchain and develops integration hurdles—strategic suggestions on adoption, phased integration milestones, and recommendations on policy and talent frameworks. These results, while academic in nature, can also provide guidance for enterprises in the now called era of intelligence.

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Author Biographies

  • Ishrak Alim, University of New Haven, USA

    MS in Accounting Analytics,

    University of New Haven, USA

    alimishrak@gmail.com 

  • Nafiz Imtiaz, Montclair State University, USA

    Department of Feliciano School of Business,

    MS in Business Analytics (MSBA),

    Montclair State University, USA

     imtiazn1@montclair.edu

  • Abdullah Al Prince, The University of Tulsa, USA

    MS in Business Analytics

    Department of Collins College of Business,

    The University of Tulsa, USA

    prince.bup08@gmail.com

  • MD Asif Hasan, Montclair State University, USA

    Department of Feliciano School of Business,

    MS in Digital Marketing Analytics (MSDMA),

    Montclair State University, USA

    hasana10@montclair.edu

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Published

14-08-2025

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AI and Blockchain Integration: Driving Strategic Business Advancements in the Intelligent Era. (2025). Journal of Engineering and Computational Intelligence Review, 3(2), 38-50. https://jecir.com/index.php/jecir/article/view/25

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