The path to responsible innovation lies in our ability to recognize the potential risks and challenges that advanced technologies bring. We must address these issues head-on and create a framework that promotes ethical considerations, legal compliance, and societal well-being. It is not enough to be captivated by the possibilities that technology offers; we must also be vigilant in safeguarding against the unintended consequences that arise. In an AI powered and increasingly interconnected world, how to ensure human rights? how to protect IPRs? how to secure networks, systems, and data from cyber threats? Interalia these are the hard questions that this book seeks to address. Harnessing Advanced Technologies in the Era of Digital Transformation • Transformational Technologies Powering the Economy - Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Metaverse, and Beyond • Socio-Legal and Ethical Implications of Advanced Technologies • Blockchain Technology, Digital Assets, and CBDC: Regulatory and Ethical Challenges • Challenges and Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and ChatGPT • Exploring the Future Potential of Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and the Metaverse • Blockchain Unleashed - Transforming Industries: Cryptocurrencies, Identity Management, Fintech, Education, Research, and Human Rights Protection" • Exploring Use Cases of Artificial Intelligence in Business, Entertainment, Metaverse, Education, and Defence