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Rewriting the Rules: The Internet of Opportunity
Last month we hosted an event in the heart of Mexico City, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and advocates from across the financial and tech sectors. The event served as a platform to explore how open systems, interoperable technologies, and inclusive infrastructure can transform the future of remittances and financial access. View photos from the event.
A special thank you to our incredible panelists:
Edgar Horacio Esquivel Martínez, Director of Branch Network Finabien
Isabel Cruz Hernández, General Director AMUCSSUCSS
Briana Marbury, President and CEO of Interledger Foundation
Jordi Puig, Director of Innovation and Programs, Finnosummit
Join us back in Mexico for a deeper dive into the Internet of Opportunity at the Interledger Summit on November 5th and 6th. Secure your ticket now.
Community News
Payments Canada
At the 2025 Payments Canada Summit, a powerful panel with Roberto Valdovinos, Julaire Hall, Uchi Uchibeke and Briana Marbury put the spotlight on remittances and rethinking the future of cross-border payments. Learn about the highlights and key points from Payments Canada in the blog.
G20 Coordination in Global Collaboration
Written by Ayden Férdeline, this article explores how global collaboration can create more inclusive and interoperable payment systems. Read more in the blog.
Financial Gaps in Miami
Sheena Allen, 2025 ILF Ambassador, reflects on the first case study for her ambassador project, with Kredit Academy based in Miami, Florida. Read the insights in the blog.
Online Monopolies
Gavin Chait, 2025 ILF Ambassador, shares an update on his project, HopSauna, which explores the tension between digital convenience and real-world connection, questioning how online monopolies shape our sense of community and what we can do to reclaim it. Learn more in the blog.
Employee Spotlight
This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Ayden! As a new Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead, discover how he bridges technology and policy at Interledger. Read more in the blog.
Grant Opportunities
Digital Financial Services Grant Opening July 1
From integrating Rafiki into existing financial infrastructure to expanding payment options in web-based platforms, this grant supports fintech solutions that drive financial inclusion and enable borderless transactions.
The next application window will run from July 1 to August 1, 2025, offering up to $250,000 USD in funding. We will be holding two informational sessions on June 17th, 2025 and June 26th, 2025. Learn more about the info sessions and the grant.
Curious about this year’s Digital Financial Services Grant recipients?
Learn more about the projects: BessPay, Paysys, and Kanzu Finance.
NextGen Higher Education Grant
The Interledger Foundation is currently welcoming Letters of Intent from diverse higher education institutions ready to establish or expand programs that provide real-world experience in open-source practices, Open Payments, and inclusive digital financial systems. Grants of up to $50,000 USD are available. Submissions will be accepted until October 3rd, 2025. Learn more on our website.
Tech Bytes
Web Monetization
Catch up on the latest in Web Monetization—new projects, community highlights, and exciting ecosystem developments from May 2025. Read more.
Publisher Tools
Monetizing your content just got easier with our new Publisher Tools. This lets you add banners, buttons, widgets and exclusive content—no code required. Read more about the tools.
In the Press
Discover “Three Ways Tech and Governments Can Unleash Digital Finance–and Economic Growth” in the latest article by Briana Marbury, published by Finance Derivative.
El Economista highlights the event in Mexico and the work with Peoples Clearinghouse and AMUCCS to reduce remittance costs for rural communities. Read the article to learn more.
We also have our Global Trends blog, highlighting some of the most impactful developments and articles on digital finance and financial inclusion in June.
Events
Money2020
Our President and CEO, Briana Marbury, joined innovators and changemakers at Money2020 Europe, where she spoke on the power of packetization and shared insights on how interoperability transformed the internet—and what that means for the future of payments.
Pixel Pioneers
At Pixel Pioneers, Rabeb Othmani will deliver a lightning talk “Pay the Web Forward – A New Approach to Content Monetization” exploring how open standards can create more sustainable and inclusive ways to support creators online. If you’re going, don’t miss the talk!
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