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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.
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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.
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Exploring Community-based Identification Systems
For most of us, access to financial services is as simple as opening an app on our phone. But this basic necessity remains elusive for millions of displaced people without government-recognized identification. Often caught on the margins of societies, they face multiple barriers to participating in the formal financial system, which perpetuates cycles of poverty and exclusion.
Jeremiah Lee and Ayden Férdeline6 min read
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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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The Grantee Report: Quarterly Roundup
And we are back with another quarterly roundup of grant reports and updates from our Ambassadors, Grantees and Partners shared over the past few months.
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What’s happened in March: News Updates in Global Trends
Several interesting developments have emerged in the area of digital financial inclusion this month, highlighting both advancements and ongoing challenges. Here's a curated overview of the top articles that shed light on these trends.
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Introducing the 2025 Interledger Foundation Ambassadors Cohort!
The Interledger Foundation's 2025 Ambassadors are a dynamic group of innovators tackling financial exclusion through community-driven, inclusive digital financial projects.
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Paying the web forward with Web Monetization: Allowing users to consume content one byte at a time
Just as the internet once disrupted traditional business models, Web Monetization is offering a fresh alternative to ads and subscriptions—enabling seamless, micro-payments that give users more choice in how they support content online.
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Announcing the Interledger Foundation’s Web Monetization Extension Beta Release
The Web Monetization beta release makes it easier for users to support websites with real-time micropayments. Alongside the extension, new docs and tools help content creators promote monetization and grow sustainable revenue streams.
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Are Financial Rights Human Rights?
As digital finance becomes central to daily life, ensuring equitable access to financial services is crucial for dignity, autonomy, and inclusion—making digital financial inclusion a key enabler of human rights in the modern world.
Ayden Férdeline9 min read