Sri Lanka API Policies, SaturnX $3M, Bitdefender + Mesh Security
The API Changelog issue 2025.25
This is issue 2025.25 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 June 16, 2025. Subscribe now so you never miss an issue of the API Changelog.
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News Highlight
Aduna, a common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)-focused venture between telecom operators and Ericsson, has announced seven major partnerships. Microsoft, SoftBank Corp and NTT DOCOMO, Syniverse, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra, JT Global have joined Aduna's partner ecosystem.
Aduna has partnered with SoftBank to enhance developer access to telecom APIs and contribute to GSMA Open Gateway initiatives. The collaboration seeks to advance cross-operator telecom capabilities and drive connectivity innovation through CAMARA project foundations.
Microsoft is partnering with Aduna to scale its Azure-based platform and integrate Microsoft AI for network API insights. Aduna’s APIs, aligned with CAMARA, will be available through the Azure Marketplace, enhancing access for Microsoft's developer community.
Aduna and NTT DOCOMO have announced a strategic partnership to extend network API access to developers across Asia-Pacific. This alliance furthers Aduna's expansion and enhances digital services through a unified platform following industry standards.
Aduna has partnered with Syniverse to integrate global network APIs into Syniverse's developer platforms. The alliance aims to provide streamlined, carrier-grade network capabilities and bolster programmable connectivity.
Aduna, a network API aggregator, partners with Wipro and Tech Mahindra to integrate network APIs and drive enterprise digital transformation. The collaboration enhances the telecom API economy by helping enterprises adopt APIs for security, agility, and compliance in industries like finance and logistics.
Aduna, a global network API aggregator, announced a partnership with JT Global, enhancing its CPaaS with advanced security features. This cooperation brings standardized API access and real-time fraud prevention to JT's enterprise customers, promoting secure digital communication and compliance.
Events
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Curity will join the first-ever API Security Unconference, focusing on collective problem-solving in API security. The event emphasizes interaction among experts and is co-hosted with the Platform Summit.
Announcements
Balitrip Wisata has introduced API integration with a leading Indonesian hotel aggregator, enabling instant confirmations and real-time pricing. This advancement revolutionizes Bali hotel reservations for Indian agents by offering a speedier and more cost-efficient booking process.
Crawlbase has revamped its website, enhancing the user interface and offering efficient access to its advanced web scraping API. The update accentuates the API's robust features, such as JavaScript rendering, IP rotation, and geotargeting for diverse industry applications.
Telstra partners with Nokia to offer developers secure access to network APIs for advanced application development across industries. The initiative includes a hackathon and reinforces the companies' commitment to integrating network capabilities with software ecosystems. See additional coverage on Nokia. See additional coverage on telecoms.com, RCRWireless News, and ComputerWeekly.com.
BAEx, a regional API exchange, has expanded with new partnerships and a Partner Programme, enhancing API market access and standardization. The collaboration with Nokia extends the reach of advanced network APIs, bolstering regional enterprise and developer support. Also, Malaysian telecom CelcomDigi partners with Bridge Alliance, boosting digital transaction security through innovative API services. CelcomDigi joins BAEx to promote a secure digital economy in Malaysia and beyond, aligning with GSMA standards.
Sri Lanka plans to release API policies and guidelines for government and private sector integration as part of its digital economy efforts. These guidelines aim to ensure API consistency, security, and compliance, facilitating progress and innovation in the digital sector.
Funding and M&A
SaturnX, a UAE-based stablecoin payment infrastructure firm, has secured $3 million from White Star Capital and others. The funding will accelerate expansion into Asian markets and enhance their enterprise-grade API platform for digital dollar transactions.
AI
Apple offers free repairs for some 2023 Mac mini M2 units with power failures and introduces a new Games app and Metal 4 graphics tech. Eligible Mac minis manufactured between June and November 2024 can get repairs, while the new gaming features will support advanced graphics and AI capabilities.
F5 has launched new automation features for BIG-IP Next in Kubernetes and integrated Red Hat Linux with its Nginx Plus for FIPS compliance. Nvidia's BlueField-3 DPUs enhance the performance and efficiency of F5's solutions, enabling smarter traffic management for AI applications.
OpenAI notified developers that GPT-4.5 Preview will be removed from its API on July 14, 2025, causing varied reactions on X. Despite its planned removal for developers, GPT-4.5 will still be available to individual ChatGPT users, with OpenAI helping developers transition to other models.
Companjon, hailed as a top Insurtech innovator, introduces Companjon One API to streamline partner access to its insurance offerings. Recognized for its AI-driven growth and market leadership in EEA's CFAR insurance, Companjon continues to digitalize and embed insurance services.
Fintech
Fiskil will demonstrate at the Open Banking Expo USA how its API-first platform enables U.S. banks to proactively manage data sharing and meet customer expectations. The platform ensures secure, customer-centric, and efficient data handling, preparing banks for uncertain U.S. Open Banking regulations.
Alpaca has partnered with Kraken to integrate Kraken Embed, enabling regulated crypto trading for over 200 partners. The integration allows Alpaca's clients to seamlessly offer crypto services using a scalable, low-latency API without additional backend work. See additional coverage on Crowdfund Insider.
Sampath Bank becomes the first in Sri Lanka to launch a standardized API platform, transforming corporate banking with streamlined financial processes. The platform allows easy integration of banking services into business systems, fostering innovation and efficiency in financial operations.
BNP Paribas has expanded API use in its securities services, enhancing connectivity and completing an API catalogue for improved data access in areas like asset valuation. The firm has also added a webhook to its NAV API, facilitating prompt client notifications and more efficient data retrieval.
Mesta, a U.S. startup, integrates stablecoins, fiat rails, and an API to streamline cross-border payments, with some transactions under five seconds. The platform offers one API for global payments, has processed $5 billion to date, and users include fintechs leveraging stablecoins for international transfers.
Security
A now-patched vulnerability in LangChain's LangSmith platform, dubbed AgentSmith, could have exposed users' sensitive data, including API keys. The flaw was fixed after responsible disclosure, but it underscores risks like unauthorized access and potential financial and reputational damage to users.
Varonis Systems, Inc. has enhanced its Data Security Platform to include integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise Compliance API. The update aids in detecting sensitive information breaches and managing compliance risks. The new solution by Varonis for ChatGPT Enterprise adds a robust defensive layer to secure sensitive data and monitor for potential threats or misuse.
Salt Security has introduced Salt Cloud Connect for AWS, offering full API visibility and posture governance without relying on traffic or agents. This agentless, read-only integration grants AWS users complete API insight within minutes, streamlining security without the complexity. See additional coverage on Security Infowatch.com and The Fast Mode.
Bitdefender aims to enhance its email protection by acquiring Mesh Security, integrating it with GravityZone to bolster MDR and XDR services. Mesh Security's advanced email defense strengthens Bitdefender's platform, promoting better visibility and faster enterprise response.