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What’s Happened in August
August marked a turning point in digital finance. Many factors are accelerating the irreversible shift towards a more inclusive and digitally native financial ecosystem. One of the biggest leaders continues to be AI. Month by month AI continues to become a bigger part of our digital finance world. As summer comes to a close, there has been a significant push and growing momentum in the real-time payments movement.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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2025 Digital Financial Services Grant
The second call for Digital Financial Services Grants are now open.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What’s happened in April
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.
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