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1. What’s happened in July

   July was a month marked by rapid technological advancements in a market continuing to change and to support instant payments. We can also see that AI continues to drive innovation in all that we do.

   Aug 6, 2025 2 min read
   

2. Interledger at the Internet Governance Forum 2025

   At the 2025 UN Internet Governance Forum, the Interledger Foundation helped launch a Policy Blueprint advocating for open, interoperable, and inclusive digital payment systems.

   Ayden Férdeline

   Aug 5, 2025 5 min read
   

3. Open Payments help ROSCAs modernise for global impact

   Rotating Savings and Credit Associations (ROSCAs)—community-based financial groups rooted in trust and mutual support—are evolving through digital innovation, particularly with Open Payments technology. Once hyper-local and informal, ROSCAs are now being modernized with tools like blockchain, agentic AI, and the Interledger Protocol to facilitate secure, transparent, and low-cost cross-border transactions.

   Aug 1, 2025 5 min read
   

4. July 2025 Quarterly Roundup

   We're back with our Summer quarterly roundup, featuring grant reports and updates from our Ambassadors, Grantees, and Partners shared over the past few months.

   Ayesha Ware

   Jul 15, 2025 11 min read
   

5. Reflections from UN Open Source Week 2025

   The Interledger Foundation joined global leaders at UN Open Source Week 2025 in New York to explore how open-source ecosystems can power inclusive digital public infrastructure.

   Vineel R. Pindi

   Jul 15, 2025 5 min read
   

6. The UCT Financial Innovation Hub and Interledger Foundation Hackathon

   The UCT Financial Innovation Hub and Interledger Foundation Hackathon on 28 June 2025 brought together students from four South African universities to build real-world fintech solutions using the Interledger Protocol. After a week of training, 12 teams tackled challenges like financial inclusion and payment accessibility.

   Jul 10, 2025 8 min read
   

7. What’s happened in June

   As we begin summer, several key trends defined this month. Digital payments continue to gain popularity worldwide. More and more people are using their phones, online apps, and cards over cash everyday. Trends like this continue to reflect a dynamic and evolving landscape because of the constant innovation in this area.

   Jul 10, 2025 3 min read
   

8. Call for Proposals Now Open: Digital Financial Services Grant – July 2025 Cycle

   The Interledger Foundation (ILF) invites applications for the second round of its 2025 Digital Financial Services Grant Program, opening today (July 1) and closing August 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm (EDT).

   Jul 2, 2025 3 min read
   

9. Redefining financial inclusion with Chimoney

   In this Future Money Podcast episode, Uchi Uchebeke, founder of Chimoney, shares his journey from Nigeria to Canada and his mission to drive financial inclusion through open, low-cost digital payments. Using tools like the Interledger Protocol, Chimoney empowers users globally with instant cross-border transactions, AI-powered verification, and access to a borderless digital economy.

   Jun 20, 2025 6 min read
   

10. Making Money Move: Julaire Hall's Mission For Financial Inclusion

    Julaire Hall, a Program Officer at the Interledger Foundation, is advancing global digital financial inclusion by championing open, interoperable financial systems.

    Julaire Hall

    Jun 13, 2025 4 min read