Chimoney Q1 2025 Newsletter
Hi there! 👋,
We’re a little late with our Q1 roundup but we promise it was worth the wait! Here's a quick look at what we shipped and celebrated in Q1 and April, plus what’s coming up next.
Product Highlights
1. Q1 Changelog
Our latest changelog is live! With new API endpoints, improved beneficiary management, and updates to help you build better with Chimoney. Read the full changelog here.
In case you missed it, we launched a new version of our API in March!
It comes with new features and improvements to make integration easier and faster. Learn more below.
Event Highlights
Interledger Integration Deep Dive
In February, during the Interledger community call, we showcased how Chimoney has integrated the Interledger Protocol to power seamless cross-border payments. We presented a live demo showing how users can create Interledger wallet addresses and send payments between them using the Chimoney App or via our API. We also previewed upcoming Chimoney App features that will enable users to cash out funds through mobile money and direct bank transfers in multiple countries.
Watch the full session from the link below
Compliance and KYC at Chimoney
In March, our CEO, Uchi Uchibeke led an insightful session on Compliance & KYC at Chimoney, sharing how we ensure secure & compliant cross-border payments across our services. Want to learn more about our approach to compliance? Watch the session via the link below:
Funding and Scaling for Women Founders and Builders
In April, we hosted a virtual panel on Funding & Scaling for Women Founders and Builders. We brought together startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders to learn practical tips on accessing funding, scaling sustainably, and building resilient businesses.
Missed it? You can catch the full session here.
Chimoney at CityJS London 🇬🇧
Our Engineering Lead, Adebayo Ilerioluwa, recently attended CityJS London, where he connected with developers, web enthusiasts, and companies leading the future of the web — including the awesome folks at Interledger. It was a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and build relationships that align with Chimoney’s mission of powering open, borderless payments.
Article Highlights
Stay up to date with what we’ve been working on; here are some top reads from the past quarter:
Building the Future of Cross-Border Remittances with Chimoney and Interledger
Read on how Chimoney and Interledger are shaping a more inclusive and interoperable future for global payments.
🔗 Read the article
How Open Payments Can Transform Financial Access and Innovation in Africa
In a featured article on TechEconomy, our Head of Operations, Babatunde Hammed shares how Open Payments, powered by the Interledger Foundation, is unlocking new possibilities for financial access and innovation across the continent.
Effortless Global Payouts via Chimoney API
Learn how to easily manage beneficiaries and send money globally using Chimoney’s payout API.
🔗 Check it out
A Developer’s Guide to Enabling ILP Payments with Chimoney
Get hands-on with Interledger! This guide walks developers through enabling ILP payments with Chimoney step-by-step.
🔗 Read the guide
What’s Coming Up
Payments Canada SUMMIT
Our CEO, Uchi Uchibeke, is speaking at Payments Canada SUMMIT this Wednesday May 7th! He’ll join leaders from Interledger Foundation and People’s Clearinghouse to discuss how open, cross-border payments can empower migrants and expand financial access.
If you’re attending the summit, don’t miss the session happening from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT in Room 201 – Global Payments.
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~ From Phylis A. and the Chimoney Team
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