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  1. 2025 Digital Financial Services Grant

    The second call for Digital Financial Services Grants are now open.

    2 min read

  2. Bridging Technology and Policy

    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.

    4 min read
    Ayden Férdeline holding a microphone, seated on a chair on stage, giving a presentation. Behind him, part of his slide is visible on a large screen. In the foreground, the silhouettes of audience members are visible between the camera and the speaker.

  3. What’s happened in May

    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.

    3 min read
    News Updates & Global Trends

  4. Interledger Summit Workshop Week

    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.

    Vineel R. Pindi
    5 min read
    Banner image of a lively street scene in rural Mexico, with people in traditional costumes and masks dancing. A young man stands in the center playing a guitar, surrounded by colorful celebration.

  5. Reflections on the 2025 Payments Canada Summit

    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.

    Julaire Hall
    9 min read
    A group photo of participants who took part in a panel discussion convened by the Interledger Foundation at the 2025 Payments Canada Summit. The group stands together, smiling, in front of a summit-branded backdrop.

  6. Rafiki Remit: Advancing Seamless Remittances in Pakistan

    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.

    2 min read
    Logos of Interledger Foundation and Paysys displayed side by side.

  7. Introducing the BessPay Plugin Project

    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.

    3 min read
    Bess Pay and Interledger Logos

  8. Kanzu Microloans – Real-Time Credit Access for the Underserved

    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.

    2 min read
    Interledger and Kanzu logos

  9. Introducing publisher tools: simple monetization for content owners and publishers

    An overview of the toolset and a sneak peek of the future plans

    Arpad Lengyel
    6 min read

  10. Insights from the Future|Money Podcast: Interledger on Campus

    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.

    6 min read
    Students at the UCT Open Payments hackathon

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