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  1. Grantee Spotlight: A Boost for MSMEs with BessPay Plugin's Seamless Payment Solutions

    The article introduces the BessPay Plugin, a tool that helps MSMEs in emerging economies receive fast, low-cost, cross-border payments in their local currency by integrating Interledger Open Payments with the Sharetribe platform. The project has progressed through technical development, pilot research, and partnerships, positioning BessPay as a promising solution for advancing financial inclusion and enabling broader participation in global digital commerce.

    4 min read
    Douglas Davidson, co-founder of BessPay, presenting in front of a screen displaying the text: ā€˜BessPay ā€“ Easier, Cheaper and Faster Payments for MSMEs.ā€™

  2. Grantee Spotlight: Rafiki Remit Set on Slashing Costs and Speeding up Transactions

    Rafiki Remit, developed by Paysys Labs in partnership with Allied Bank, is transforming cross-border payments in Pakistan using the Interledger Protocol to enable faster, low-cost, and inclusive remittance services.

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

  3. Grantee Spotlight: Kanzu Microloans bridges the financial divide in Uganda

    Kanzu Microloans, developed by Kanzu Finance with support from the Interledger Foundation, uses the Interledger Protocol to deliver instant, secure microloans via mobile, expanding credit access for Ugandaā€™s unbanked, especially women, youth, and low-income earners.

    4 min read
    Logos of the Interledger Foundation and Kanzu Finance displayed side by side on a banner background

  4. 2025 Digital Financial Services Grant Recipient: miPlata

    miPlata has been awarded the Interledger Foundationā€™s 2025 Digital Financial Services grant to develop an integrated platform connecting employers, workers, and families across borders, expanding affordable financial access for unbanked Latinos.

    2 min read
    Banner showing Interledger Foundation and miPlata logos side by side, representing their partnership in digital financial inclusion.

  5. The Call for Papers Program

    The Interledger Foundationā€™s call for papers highlights global research advancing digital financial inclusion and interoperable payments through diverse societal, technological, and policy perspectives.

    5 min read
    Call for Papers - Engage in building new knowledge

  6. Announcing the Awardees of the Interledger Nextgen Higher Education Grant Program

    The Interledger Foundation has announced the first awardees of its Nextgen Higher Education Grant Program, supporting universities in advancing digital financial inclusion through education, research, and innovation. Selected institutions in the Netherlands, Kenya, and the U.S. will develop interdisciplinary programs focused on open payments, the Interledger Protocol, and inclusive fintech solutions.

    3 min read
    Banner consisting of an image of the four members of a winning hackathon team stand together smiling, and the text ā€˜Welcome to the communityā€™ displayed beside image.

  7. Why Higher Education Institutions worldwide should embrace Hackathons as catalysts for academic innovation

    Hackathons are emerging as powerful catalysts for academic innovation, bridging theoretical learning with real-world problem-solving. These short, intensive events create opportunities for students to collaborate across disciplines, experiment with cutting-edge technologies, and design impactful solutions to global challenges.

    5 min read
    Close-up of a laptop screen displaying code, with a blurred user in the foreground and other hackathon participants working on laptops in the background.

  8. 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
    11 min read
    Grantee Report - The Roundup

  9. 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.

    8 min read
    Group photo of all hackathon participants standing on stage at the UCT Financial Innovation Hub.

  10. Call for Proposals Now Open: Digital Financial Services Grant ā€“ 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).

    3 min read

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