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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 until August 1, 2025, offering up to $250,000 USD in funding. Learn more about the grant and apply here.
Community News
UN Open Source Week 2025
Vineel Reddy, Community Manager, joined the UN Open Source Week held at the United Nations in New York City last month. He shares key takeaways on how open technologies are shaping digital public infrastructure and advancing financial inclusion. Catch up on his reflections in the blog.
Redefining financial inclusion with Chimoney
Chimoney is redefining financial inclusion through open, borderless payments powered by the Interledger Protocol. Read more about the founder, Uchi Uchebeke, and his story. Based on the FM Podcast episode with Chimoney, read more here.
Kanzu Microloans
Kanzu Finance shares their first progress report, highlighting key milestones in the backend implementation of the entire loan process. Supported by Interledger, their work is helping expand access to financial services in Uganda. Read the full report to learn more.
RafikiRemit
In their first grant progress report, Paysys Labs shares how they plan to revolutionize cross-border payments in Pakistan by integrating into the global Interledger network. Learn more in the report.
Tech Bytes
University of Cape Town Hackathon
This last month we helped host an incredible hackathon with the Financial innovation Hub at UCT—and it was a huge success! From groundbreaking ideas to real-world fintech solutions, the energy and innovation were inspiring. Read more about the winners and how it all unfolded in the blog.
El Universo Interledger
We’re excited to share our first deep-dive Interledger guide in Spanish, crafted by Marian Villa, Developer Advocate. The post demystifies the Interledger Stack, from ILP and STREAM to Rafiki and Open Payments with visuals, examples, and real-world context. Read it also in English here.
Rafiki Work Week in Cluj, Romania. Stay tuned for more details on the progress!
In the Press
In the latest article from ITWeb, “Students find solutions to real-world payment challenges” at the UCT Financial Innovation Hub and Interledger Foundation hackathon.
In the latest article from Finextra, “Money has been digitized, but its movement still faces physical roadblocks”, Briana Marbury explores the infrastructure gaps that continue to hinder the flow of digital money—and why interoperability is key to unlocking truly inclusive financial systems.
We also have our Global Trends blog, highlighting some of the most impactful developments and articles on digital finance in July.
Listen to the latest episode of The Future Money Podcast as Ayesha Ware and Chris Lawrence talk with ILF grantee, Adam Waring about gFam, a live social media platform (now closed) that allowed creators to be paid by web monetization, tips and/or advertising-revenue. Listen to his journey and thoughts on Web Monetization. Available on all podcast platforms.
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