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  1. 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.

    3 min read
    News Updates & Global Trends
  2. 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.

    Ayesha Ware
    8 min read
    Grantee Report - The Roundup
  3. 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.

    2 min read
    News Updates & Global Trends
  4. 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.

    Lawil Karama
    4 min read
    Activate and empower communities
  5. 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.

    5 min read
    Bibi and Radu giving a Web Monetization presentation at the 2024 Summit
  6. 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.

    Rabeb Othmani
    4 min read
  7. 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 Férdeline
    9 min read
    Digital Money Blog Series
  8. Transforming Financial Access through Village Banking, Stokvels, and Savings and Credit Cooperatives.

    Community-driven financial systems like village banking, SACCOs, and stokvels are transforming financial inclusion, especially for women. Supported by the Interledger Foundation, the Sikhula Sonke project highlights how storytelling, community engagement, and technology enhance transparency and access.

    6 min read
    A photograph of a session about views from banking grassroots from the 2024 Summit
  9. The Case of Digital Currencies! UNLOCKING a Future for Interoperable Digital Financial Systems

    Digital currencies are reshaping global finance, but interoperability remains a major challenge. The Interledger Protocol offers a solution by enabling cross-network payments. Achieving interoperability is crucial for unlocking the full potential of digital currencies, fostering financial inclusion, and building a truly connected global economy.

    Julaire Hall
    8 min read
    Digital Money Blog Series

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