Julaire Hall, a Program Officer at the Interledger Foundation, is advancing global digital financial inclusion by championing open, interoperable financial systems.
The rollercoaster ride continues in the fintech world this month. In fact, it seems to thrive on being a disruptor, and the change is constant. A lot of this change is driven by the wave of new innovations in mobile payments, app development and the significant shifts due to regulatory changes and political developments, especially in the EU and US. Here's an overview of the most impactful developments/articles that have been published in May.
Ayden Férdeline, now leading Public Policy at the Interledger Foundation, is advancing digital financial inclusion by combining technology with policy engagement. His work focuses on regulation, collaboration with policymakers, and strategic grants to build inclusive, adaptable financial ecosystems that empower underserved communities.
The Interledger Foundation’s workshop in rural Mexico highlighted how community-based finance, rooted in trust and resilience, can guide more inclusive digital systems. By partnering with local organizations and using open-source tools, they aim to build financial networks that reflect real-world needs. These insights will shape the upcoming Interledger Summit 2025 in Mexico City.
The Interledger Foundation (ILF) joined the 2025 Payments Canada Summit in Toronto, hosting a panel on “Interoperable Cross-Border Transfers.” Speakers from Chimoney, The People’s Clearinghouse, and ILF highlighted how open protocols and supportive regulation can make migrant remittances faster, cheaper, and more inclusive.
Paysys Labs, in partnership with the Interledger Foundation, is launching Rafiki Remit to streamline cross-border payments in Pakistan. The pilot with Allied Bank Limited aims to enable ILP-based international transfers, making remittances faster, cheaper, and more accessible.
The BessPay Plugin integrates Interledger Open Payments into Sharetribe marketplaces, allowing MSMEs across the Global South to accept cross-border payments with lower fees, local currency support, and no-code setup. Supported by the Interledger Foundation, the project aims to boost global trade access for underserved entrepreneurs via the pilot Sharetribe-powered marketplace, SouthLink.
Kanzu Microloans enables instant, mobile-based credit for underserved savings groups using open financial protocols. Built with ILP and Rafiki, it brings fast, inclusive lending to communities.
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.
