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AI & Enterprise

Meta quietly releases Pocket app to create games with AI

Meta has released a new app, Pocket, that lets users create small games and interactive apps using AI text prompts. Users can also run creations made by others directly from a feed. Pocket describes itself as a creative platform for making and sharing “gizmos,” meaning interactive experiences built inside the app, and offers a scrolling feed for exploring and playing them. Meta has not responded to inquiries and has not made an official announcement.

Crypto

Anchorage Digital links with Binance to let institutions trade while keeping assets off-exchange

Anchorage Digital has integrated with Binance to offer an off-exchange settlement service for institutional clients. The setup allows institutions to trade on Binance without directly depositing crypto or cash on the exchange, keeping assets in Anchorage-qualified custody accounts. Clients can use crypto held at Anchorage or U.S. dollar deposits as collateral to meet Binance margin requirements, with assets remaining at an independent custodian until settlement.

Finance

Top four financial holding groups set for record first-half profit above 11 trillion won

South Korea's four biggest financial holding groups, KB Financial, Shinhan Financial, Hana Financial and Woori Financial, are expected to post combined first-half net profit above 11 trillion won, a record for the period. Estimates point to higher bank interest income on rising market rates and improved results at securities units amid active stock trading. A potential refund of provisions tied to Hong Kong H-share ELS fines could also support earnings, depending on final decisions.