This is issue 2025.09 of the API Changelog, a mix of API news, commentary, and opinion. In this issue, you'll get to know the most relevant API-related information from the week of February 24, 2025. Subscribe now so you never miss an issue of the API Changelog.
News Highlight
Aduna, with partners such as AT&T and Verizon, announces the launch of advanced Number Verification and SIM Swap APIs in the U.S. The APIs aim to enhance security, reduce fraud, and provide password-less authentication for users and industry players.
The quartet, founding members of the API ecosystem company, aim to launch each interface nationwide this year. Aduna CEO Anthony Bartolo said the collaboration would provide new opportunities for developers and enterprises. The Number Verification API will redefine user authentication using smartphone network connection data, while the SIM Swap API will add protection against unauthorized SIM swaps. See additional coverage on TelecomTV, Telecoms, The Fast Mode, MobileIDWorld, and Ericsson.
Also, Aduna related:
Aduna's partnership with EnStreamexpands its network API ecosystem, enhancing security and efficiency for developers. This collaboration provides access to Canadian telecom giants' APIs, accelerating global digital service innovation. See additional coverage on MacauBusiness.com.
Bridge Alliance is partnering with Aduna to expand global access to CAMARA-based network APIs, fostering innovation across industries. This collaboration aligns industry API standards, reduces fragmentation, and enables millions of developers to access network capabilities via unified APIs.
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Unitiprovides a platform for mobile operators to monetize network APIs easily with immediate revenue generation. The platform requires no coding and promises a quick setup with expert support for a swift transition to the technology-driven enterprise. See additional coverage on TechBullion.
Boomihas unveiled an API Management solution to combat API sprawl and enhance security and competitiveness through its integrated platform features. The solution emphasizes critical management for AI-driven innovation and enterprise system interoperability, as underscored by IDC research.
LinkedInboosts ad targeting efficacy by enhancing its Conversions API for better CRM integration and data-driven insights. Improved ad targeting, using AI segmentation and extended CRM data review, promises higher conversion rates and cost efficiency. See additional coverage on Direct Marketing News.
Lighthouseunveiled its Integration API, part of the new Developer Solutions suite, streamlining technology collaboration and innovation in the travel sector. The API offers comprehensive development tools and two-way data synchronization, fostering a collaborative ecosystem for tech providers to enhance services and generate revenue. See additional coverage on LODGING.
Laterannounced a partnership with Snap Inc., integrating Snapchat's APIs for enhanced influencer discovery and content management. The collaboration streamlines Snapchat creator partnerships and content publishing, with features for marketer search and automated scheduling.
MEFrevealed NaaS Network APIs at MWC 2025, allowing applications to dynamically alter network performance, propelling AI-driven economies. Demonstrated in collaboration with Colt and Orange, the APIs enrich digital experiences across various fields, underscoring a commitment to seamless, quality network services.
Pinterestis focusing on strong revenue streams and business partnerships, as exemplified by its launch of an API allowing popular Pins on business websites. It secured substantial investment, valuing the company at $3.8 billion, indicating potential for a future IPO.
Funding and M&A
Journify, a global Conversion API and Customer Data Platform provider secured $4M led by Silicon Badia to enhance AI-powered, privacy-first marketing. The company optimizes data efficiency and has achieved significant ARR growth and ROAS improvement for leading brands.
A10 Networks has acquired ThreatX, a managed web application and API security platform, enhancing its security offerings by adding advanced threat detection and mitigation capabilities. ThreatX raised $47.5m in funding.
AI
Proximus Groupis modernizing with AWS to unify its business and leverage GenAI solutions for product expansion. The company aims for improved data accessibility, regulatory compliance, and digital identity enhancement using AWS services. Additionally, Proximus is advancing its cloud expertise, has built a chatbot with Amazon Bedrock, and is expanding SaaS offerings through AWS, having also signed cloud service deals with Google Cloud and a partnership with Microsoft.
DeepSeekresumed API services after a nearly three-week pause due to a lack of server capacity. The firm competes with OpenAI and faces increased competition as Alibaba joins the AI race with its QwQ-Max model.
Massimo Pezzini, a former Gartner VP, seesAPIDNA leading in AI-driven API integration, accelerating time to value and lowering costs. Dr. David Roldán Martínez believes APIDNA's autonomous AI agents deliver flawless, efficient API integrations, redefining developers' roles towards innovation.
Anthropichas unveiled Claude 3.7 Sonnet, a new AI model, alongside Claude Code, a coding assistant currently in research preview.
Perplexity AIunveiled Deep Research, now accessible via its Sonar API. Developers can craft diverse custom research agents and workflows with Sonar.
OpenAI released GPT-4.5, its largest model yet, offering it first to premium access users. The model surpasses previous non-reasoning models on benchmarks but might not uphold the pre-training scaling laws. See additional coverage on ChainCatcher and eWEEK.
Fintech
Pitch Payments, specializing in payment solutions, teamed up with Annature, a leader in e-signature and ID verification. Annature is highly acclaimed on the Xero App Store for its functionality.
Plumery, a digital banking systems provider, has partnered with Smile ID to enhance African financial institutions' digital transformations with secure authentication. This partnership combines Plumery's API-driven banking platform with Smile ID's fraud prevention, fostering seamless, secure digital banking experiences. See additional coverage on The Paypers.
EmbatacquiresNecto to enhance its platform, expanding integrations with major financial institutions. Necto, led by CEO Guido Schulz, streamlines treasury operations with multi-bank APIs and real-time financial data. See additional coverage on The Paypers.
PayPal CEO Alex Chriss introduced a new unified commerce API to innovate both online and in-store shopping experiences. The approach, linking with Verifone, will improve customer engagement and accelerate PayPal's transition to a commerce platform.
TCB Payhas launched its Issuing API, providing advanced tools for easy corporate card issuance and management. The API offers real-time insights, flexible control, and platform integration, simplifying business expense processes. See additional coverage on abc4.
GBank Financial Holdings Inc. is proud to announce Sila's successful API integration, enhancing its technology for faster payment processing. Forward-looking statements about the Company's expectations are uncertain, and subject to risks and external factors.
Security
Bybithas launched a new API for updating a blacklist of suspicious wallet addresses. Network defenders can intercept fraud and receive a 10% reward for successful recoveries. See additional coverage on PANNews, CoinMarketCap, and TokenPost.
Google Cloud KMS now offers quantum-safe digital signatures, complying with NIST's PQC standards. Google's PQC implementations for Cloud KMS will be open-sourced for transparency and broader security community use.
ADA and IPificationhave formed a strategic partnership to enhance enterprise authentication solutions through carrier API integration. Their collaboration aims to provide seamless, one-tap security, improving user experience and security without traditional passwords.
F5unveils its new Application Delivery and Security Platform, a comprehensive ADC that integrates load balancing with app and API security. The platform simplifies operations and bolsters security for AI-powered applications across hybrid multi-cloud infrastructures.
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