The Future|Money podcast episode "Interledger on Campus" highlights how the Interledger Foundation is integrating open payments and financial tech into academic programs to foster real-world innovation.
Our global economy has faced a myriad of tests and challenges over the last couple of weeks. The below articles highlight some of the trending topics that are dominating the headlines.
For most of us, access to financial services is as simple as opening an app on our phone. But this basic necessity remains elusive for millions of displaced people without government-recognized identification. Often caught on the margins of societies, they face multiple barriers to participating in the formal financial system, which perpetuates cycles of poverty and exclusion.
And we are back with another quarterly roundup of grant reports and updates from our Ambassadors, Grantees and Partners shared over the past few months.
Several interesting developments have emerged in the area of digital financial inclusion this month, highlighting both advancements and ongoing challenges. Here's a curated overview of the top articles that shed light on these trends.
The Interledger Foundation's 2025 Ambassadors are a dynamic group of innovators tackling financial exclusion through community-driven, inclusive digital financial projects.
Just as the internet once disrupted traditional business models, Web Monetization is offering a fresh alternative to ads and subscriptions—enabling seamless, micro-payments that give users more choice in how they support content online.
The Web Monetization beta release makes it easier for users to support websites with real-time micropayments. Alongside the extension, new docs and tools help content creators promote monetization and grow sustainable revenue streams.
As digital finance becomes central to daily life, ensuring equitable access to financial services is crucial for dignity, autonomy, and inclusion—making digital financial inclusion a key enabler of human rights in the modern world.
Community-driven financial systems like village banking, SACCOs, and stokvels are transforming financial inclusion, especially for women. Supported by the Interledger Foundation, the Sikhula Sonke project highlights how storytelling, community engagement, and technology enhance transparency and access.
Digital currencies are reshaping global finance, but interoperability remains a major challenge. The Interledger Protocol offers a solution by enabling cross-network payments. Achieving interoperability is crucial for unlocking the full potential of digital currencies, fostering financial inclusion, and building a truly connected global economy.
Chimoney and Interledger simplify cross-border payments with fast, low-cost transactions via payment pointers. Their integration powers freelancers, NGOs, and real-time monetization, making global payments more inclusive and efficient.
