Future Money

Interledger Foundation

Interledger Foundation presents The FUTURE|MONEY (F|M) Podcast. Future Money is a podcast exploring the evolving intersections of technology, finance, and culture, because finance touches every industry and every life. At its core Future Money is about self-sovereignty and empowerment: reimagining how people, especially those in underserved communities and those who are underbanked or unbanked, access, manage, and grow their financial lives. Each episode engages founders, creatives, innovators, and thought leaders in conversations that bridge their past experiences, their present work, and their visions for the future of their industries and the world at large. Follow us on Castopod for notifications on the latest episode. You can also subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the podcast app of your choice.

  1. Voices from the Interledger Summit 2025

    04/12/2025

    Voices from the Interledger Summit 2025

    🎧 New Episode of The Future Money Podcast On this episode of The Future Money Podcast, host Kokayi traveled to Mexico City for the Interledger Summit. Here, he had the opportunity to catch up with some of our panelists, workshop conveners, and summit participants to talk about what financial inclusion means globally. A special thanks to our guests: Afua Bruce Amy Sample Ward Bowie State Tomisin Laniyi Faefe Ahworegba Emmanuel Osuntuyi Hugo Gutierrez Maria Francis Mijan Celithio-Biaz Nandini Harihareswara Sheena Allen Sophia Callender Dr. Wilneida Negron If you missed this year’s Interledger Summit, visit our YouTube Page and watch the livestreams of Day 1 and Day 2 here. 🎙️ Tune in now and be part of the conversation. You can find all of our previous episodes here. #FutureMoney #Interledger #OpenFinance The Interledger Salon now has its very own podcast feed! Dive into inspiring conversations from our community of innovators and stay connected to the ideas shaping the future. Follow the link to listen and subscribe to the Interledger Salon today! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Theme Music: Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.

    20 min
  2. From big tech to community education: Reimagining how money moves

    30/10/2025

    From big tech to community education: Reimagining how money moves

    🎧 New Episode of The Future Money Podcast On this episode of The Future Money Podcast, host Kokayi talks to Casey Ariel, Founder & CEO of Blaze Group, about her path from structuring multi-billion-dollar credit facilities for major tech corporations to creating a fintech education and training platform transforming how money moves through communities. Casey is currently working with the Interledger Foundation as a Strategic Lead to expand Interledger’s reach across financial institutions, colleges, and fintech communities concentrated in underbanked regions. To learn more about Casey Ariel and her activities, follow her website: https://www.blazegroup.io/ and https://www.iamcaseyariel.com/ 🎙️ Tune in now and be part of the conversation. You can find all of our previous episodes here. or Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. #FutureMoney #Interledger #OpenFinance The Interledger Salon now has its very own podcast feed! Dive into inspiring conversations from our community of innovators and stay connected to the ideas shaping the future. Follow the link to listen and subscribe to the Interledger Salon today! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Theme Music: Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.

    29 min
  3. Indigenomics and the Digital Future: A Conversation with Carol Anne Hilton

    27/03/2025

    Indigenomics and the Digital Future: A Conversation with Carol Anne Hilton

    In this episode of The Future Money Podcast presented by The Interledger Foundation, host Lawil Karama interviews Carol Ann Hilton, CEO of the Indigenomics Institute and a leader in Indigenous economics. We discuss her book “Indigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table” and its emphasis on incorporating Indigenous perspectives into global economic frameworks. Hilton explores economic justice, sustainable business practices, and the significance of self-governance. The conversation showcases successful Indigenous business models and examines how digital financial inclusion impacts Indigenous communities. While the Indigenous economy is surging, full Indigenous economic participation remains limited. Hilton advocates for combining traditional knowledge with modern technologies such as AI and blockchain to advance economic and technological development. In this conversation, we are led towards the publication of her second book, “The Rise of Indigenous Economic Power.” Where racist practices such as Canada’s Indian Act thwarted Indigenous economic progress, the book deconstructs these historic and systemic barriers and presents an ethical response. To learn more about Carol Ann Hilton, please visit her website. Her books include “Indigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table” and her upcoming work “The Rise of Indigenous Economic Power”, which is now available for pre-order and ships after April 12th, 2025. The Interledger Salon now has its very own podcast feed! Dive into inspiring conversations from our community of innovators and stay connected to the ideas shaping the future. Follow the link to listen and subscribe to the Interledger Salon today! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Theme Music: Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.

    35 min
  4. From Engineering to Digital Financial Inclusion

    30/01/2025

    From Engineering to Digital Financial Inclusion

    In this episode of the Future|Money Podcast, we sit down with Santosh Viswanatham, a seasoned engineer and open-source advocate from Hyderabad, India. We explore Santosh’s personal journey, the impact of digital financial inclusion in India, and his active role in the open-source movement, particularly in web monetization and financial technology. Santosh shares his firsthand experience of how India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) revolutionized the financial landscape, bringing millions into the banking system and enabling seamless digital transactions. The conversation leads us to the potential of web monetization, challenges in adopting new financial technologies, and examine how open-source collaboration can create a more equitable digital economy, drive innovation, and shape future financial systems. This episode was recorded on April 4th, 2024. The Interledger Salon now has its very own podcast feed! Dive into inspiring conversations from our community of innovators and stay connected to the ideas shaping the future. Follow the link to listen and subscribe to the Interledger Salon today! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Theme Music: Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.

    37 min
  5. Looking back, Moving forward

    19/12/2024

    Looking back, Moving forward

    In this special episode of the Future Money Podcast, we look back at a year off digital financial inclusion Through curated highlights from guest conversations. We explore the evolving landscape of digital transactions, the role of food in community building, and artists’ unique perspectives on value, universal payment systems, and innovative approaches to creating a more inclusive financial future. Join us as we revisit the moments that sparked meaningful discussions and highlighted remarkable progress in narrowing the financial gap. Check out the full conversations featured in this episode, listed below! Mia Wright Ross - Loose Change Subhashish Panigrahi - Bring Down A Mountain Stefan Thomas, Evan Schwartz - Reimagine global payments with the creators of the Interledger Dr. Andrew Mangle - Taking the train to Digital Financial Inclusion Lena Ghaninejad - Liminal Matter Uchi Uchibeke - Redefining financial inclusion with Chimoney Esther Mwema - Sikhula Sonke: Living Archives of Afrofuturist Village Banking Xiaoji Song - Parallel Society Felipe Brugues, Ana Rodriguez, and Juan Carlos Leon - Re/Simulate Joran Greef - Architecture of Trust Carlijn Kingma - Waterworks of Money The Interledger Salon now has its very own podcast feed! Dive into inspiring conversations from our community of innovators and stay connected to the ideas shaping the future. Follow the link to listen and subscribe to the Interledger Salon today! Stay up to date with new episodes by following us on Castopod, or subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Theme Music: Season 2: “Flow States” by Kokayi Walker Season 1 (Episodes 0–21): “Summer Instrumental” by NazAlakai, from the Tribe of Noise — Tribeofnoise.com The Future | Money podcast is presented by the Interledger Foundation and licensed to the public under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.

    32 min

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Interledger Foundation presents The FUTURE|MONEY (F|M) Podcast. Future Money is a podcast exploring the evolving intersections of technology, finance, and culture, because finance touches every industry and every life. At its core Future Money is about self-sovereignty and empowerment: reimagining how people, especially those in underserved communities and those who are underbanked or unbanked, access, manage, and grow their financial lives. Each episode engages founders, creatives, innovators, and thought leaders in conversations that bridge their past experiences, their present work, and their visions for the future of their industries and the world at large. Follow us on Castopod for notifications on the latest episode. You can also subscribe to Future Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the podcast app of your choice.