Google will shut down the Custom Search API on January 1, 2027. The shutdown notice was issued in January 2026, and the API is currently still operational.

Cloudflare has launched the Monetization Gateway, allowing customers to charge for assets protected by Cloudflare, including web pages, datasets, and APIs. The system enables management of payment policies and access controls while handling payment verification at the edge, with initial settlements in stablecoins over x40.