Our September 24 release expands what you can build with Currencylayer, Fixer and ExchangeRatesAPI: 170+ fiat currencies, verified gold and silver prices, and optional bid/ask spread data.This release brings the following updates. All of them are backward compatible, so existing integrations keep working without modification.Expanded currency coverage: 170+ fiat currenciesWe’ve added 8 new…
APIs aren’t just developer tools, they’re automation engines. Today, startups and growing teams are building powerful workflows using APIs without writing full backend systems or spending weeks on engineering roadmaps. With tools like APILayer, Google Sheets, and…
IntroductionAPIs are no longer just a technical implementation detail. For modern product teams, they are a core part of how products scale, stay compliant, and move quickly without rebuilding the same infrastructure repeatedly.By 2026, most enterprise products will operate…
Introducing APILayer Playground: Test Live APIs in Real Time (Under 60 seconds)
October 5, 2026
Key TakeawaysTest live APILayer APIs instantly without writing code or setting up toolsExplore endpoints, parameters, and responses in real timeAccelerate API evaluation and onboarding for developers, SMBs, and enterprise teamsReduce integration errors by validating requests before implementationGet started for free with 100 API requests Try APILayer Playground nowWhat Is an API Playground (and…
Web scraping in 2026 has evolved into a mission-critical capability for companies that rely on real-time data. From price intelligence and SEO monitoring to lead generation and market research, access to reliable web data is now a competitive advantage, not a…
How to Find, Validate, and Use Stock Ticker Symbols in Real-Time Market Data APIs
September 30, 2026
Stock market data looks simple on the surface, until you start working with it programmatically.Searching for a fast and dependable way to discover ticker symbols and pull stock market data? Whether you’re developing a trading platform, financial dashboard, portfolio…
emAPIs power modern applications by enabling systems to communicate efficiently. Whether you are building fintech products, SaaS platforms, mobile apps, or analytics dashboards, understanding HTTP request methods is essential for reliable integrations.In this guide, you will learn how HTTP methods work, when to use them, common mistakes to avoid, and how real-world APIs like Fixer.io help…
How Enterprise Teams Evaluate and Select API Vendors: The Complete Procurement Checklist (2026)
August 26, 2026
Most enterprise API evaluations stall because nobody agreed upfront on what ‘good enough’ looks like. Here’s how to fix that before you even open a vendor’s pricing page.If you’ve been through enterprise API procurement, you know the pattern.
How to Turn Any REST API Into an MCP Server for Claude (Complete 2026 Pillar Guide)
May 26, 2026
Claude can now call APIs on its own. No LangChain glue code, no manual function-calling boilerplate, no prompt hacks to force structured output. The trick is wrapping your API as an MCP server, and once you do, Claude discovers your tools, reads their schemas, and invokes…
The conversation about APIs is changing. We are now in an AI-integrated era where an API’s value comes from the intelligence it powers, not just data access. This is a strategic conversation about competitive advantage, not just a technical one.Many businesses still use “dead endpoints” which are APIs that deliver raw, context-less data. This method creates a bottleneck, forcing…
