Deepgram Voice API, OpenRouter $40M, Thales Detects BOLA Vulnerabilities
The API Changelog issue 2025.26
This is issue 2025.26 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 23, 2025. Subscribe now so you never miss an issue of the API Changelog.
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MWC Shanghai concluded with 45,000 attendees, emphasizing AI, robo-taxis, and international policy discussions. The GSMA event showcased global tech innovation and announced the GTI 5G-A×AI Development Programme winners.
Announcements
Deepgram has released its Voice Agent API, a comprehensive interface for creating context-aware voice agents for enterprise applications. The API integrates speech recognition, conversation logic, and text-to-speech for seamless voice interactions, with flexible deployment options and support for custom models.
SolanaPortal has launched a set of APIs supporting seamless DeFi trading and application development on Solana's network. These APIs facilitate fast, cost-efficient trading, liquidity management, and cross-chain functionality on the Solana blockchain.
TomTom and NextBillion.ai boost global mobility and logistics with an enhanced partnership focusing on precise routing and travel time predictions. NextBillion.ai integrates TomTom Orbis Maps into its API platform, enhancing route optimization and compliance for vehicle-specific navigation.
F5's new platform integrates post-quantum cryptography readiness, offering tools to secure applications and APIs. The PQC solutions aim to protect data against emerging quantum threats without sacrificing performance or scalability. See additional coverage on businesswire.
Pontera, specializing in retirement plan asset management, and BridgeFT, offering wealth infrastructure software, revealed a partnership enabling advisors to manage retirement accounts through BridgeFT's API. The collaboration aims to provide advisors with a unified view of client finances, promoting personalized advice and long-term financial goal achievement.
Funding and M&A
OpenRouter has secured $40M for further development of its AI inference API. This substantial funding round showcases investor confidence in the company's innovative technology.
Token Metrics, an AI-focused crypto data platform, announces a $200,000 grant to support AI crypto tool creators. The programme offers up to $5,000, API access, and mentorship to innovators at any project stage.
AI
At Boomi World 2025, the focus was on ethical AI implementation, highlighting the importance of governance and API strategies. Speakers emphasized the need for adaptive integration platforms to support these initiatives.
WellSaid, an AI voice platform, announced an API upgrade offering premium voices with better control and up to 50% lower costs. Alongside the API, the new WellSaid Partner Program provides technical support and market growth opportunities for enterprise integration.
Pictory, known for AI-driven video creation, introduced the Pictory MCP Server to streamline intelligent video workflow development. The server, adhering to the new Model Context Protocol, connects clients like Claude Desktop to enable video creation through simple language commands.
Google is releasing Imagen 4 through the Gemini API and AI Studio, featuring improved text rendering. Two versions are available: standard Imagen 4 at $0.04 per image, and Imagen 4 Ultra at $0.06 per image for higher prompt accuracy.
DAIVID introduced a tool to evaluate AI-generated ads' effectiveness, critical as marketers expect a content demand surge. The tool uses AI trained by diverse data to instantly predict ads' emotional and business impact, aiding optimizing ad effectiveness. See additional coverage on ResearchLive.
Mistral AI has launched an Agents API to enable the creation of intelligent, context-aware AI agents with advanced capabilities. The API offers features like code execution, persistent memory, and enhanced web search, providing a more flexible and cost-efficient alternative in the field of agentic AI.
Fintech
Tuum and Salt Edge have extended their collaboration to enhance UK-based LHV Bank's banking services and compliance. LHV Bank leverages Salt Edge's compliance solution and Tuum's core banking platform to rapidly innovate and meet regulatory demands.
Anchorage Digital has integrated the Uniswap Labs Trading API, providing institutional clients with streamlined access to DEX liquidity. This move enhances DeFi interaction for Anchorage's users, fusing robust security with "crypto-native speed." See additional coverage on businesswire and FinanceFeeds.
Ozone API, a leader in Open Banking tech, has announced a partnership with Plaid, a top financial data network. The collaboration will integrate Ozone API's platform with Plaid, expanding Open Banking across North America.
The Deutsche Bank and Silverflow partnership delivers an integrated payment solution with API-first cloud platform, slashing integration times and automating chargeback management. Future enhancements aim to provide merchants with advanced analytics, improved authorisation rates, and lower operational costs through a unified digital payment system. See additional coverage on IBS intelligence.
Security
Fortinet bolsters its FortiCNAPP for hybrid and multi-cloud security; debuts FortiAppSec Cloud and other services in AWS Marketplace. New cloud services bundle DAST, CDN, and AI-powered zero-day threat response, offering a unified cloud security platform.
Thales has added new features to the Imperva Application Security platform for detecting BOLA vulnerabilities. The solution protects against unauthorized data access and integrates with Imperva cloud services for blocking malicious traffic. See additional coverage on Thales.
PX5, a major player in real-time operating systems, has received functional safety certification for its PX5 FILE, aiding developers in various industries. The newly certified file system, backed by SGS-TÜV Saar, ensures reliable and secure application development within strict industry safety standards.