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According to Foresight News, Enso, a crypto intent engine protocol, is providing routing support to ether.fi's new self-custody application. Enso will handle routing, cross-chain transactions, and execution. The ether.fi application now enables users to trade tokenized assets including stocks, metals, and cryptocurrencies, and offers portfolio collateralization and fiat account features.

According to Foresight News, Anoma and Bebop have launched confidential swaps functionality on AnomaPay today. The feature enables users to execute token exchanges while concealing transaction details and trading strategies, with guaranteed pricing and zero slippage. Confidential swaps are currently live on Ethereum, with support for additional blockchains and assets planned.

According to Foresight News, Plume and Shinhan Asset Management signed a memorandum of understanding for tokenized securities cooperation. The two parties will jointly develop a proof-of-concept for a KRW-denominated tokenized fund backed by ultra-short-term Korean won-linked bonds, testing the technical and regulatory requirements for bringing won-priced financial products on-chain and exploring their potential in global markets.

According to Foresight News, Binance Wallet has added support for domain-based transfers. The feature is now available on both the mobile app and browser extension, supporting domains on Ethereum and BSC networks.

According to Foresight News, payment blockchain Tempo has launched Tempo Earn, a product feature that allows platforms to embed stablecoin yield plans directly into their offerings. Users can earn rewards on idle stablecoin balances without leaving the platform, while platforms retain full control over reward distribution ratios.

According to Foresight News, on-chain trading platform Variational has launched Isolated Margin functionality. Users can now select isolated margin or cross margin mode for any position independently.

According to Edaily, SK Hynix's U.S. NAND subsidiary Solidigm is pursuing a potential Nasdaq initial public offering, with pre-IPO fundraising estimated at 5–10 trillion Korean won based on a valuation of approximately 50 trillion won. SK Hynix confirmed today (August 14) that no final decision has been made, but if an IPO proceeds, it would occur on the Nasdaq. Security analysts are divided on the impact to SK Hynix shareholders. Some view the listing as a way to recover acquisition investments

On August 14, South Korea's KOSPI index broke through the 7,000 level for the first time in 15 trading days, signaling a recovery in foreign investor buying momentum. The South Korean securities industry viewed the renewed foreign fund inflows positively. Market focus is expected to shift to the U.S. Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting minutes, scheduled for release on August 19 (local time), amid growing attention to U.S. interest rate trends.

According to Yonhapinfomax, SC First Bank reported Q2 net profit of 319.6 billion won on August 14, 2026, surging 230.51% year-over-year. The growth was driven by a sharp 116.71% increase in non-interest income to 117.9 billion won, boosted by rising high-net-worth clients and an active stock market in asset management operations. The bank's total credit balance reached 44.76 trillion won as of end-June, up 4% from the prior year.

According to Yonhapinfomax, SK Ecoplanet reported on August 14 that its Q2 operating profit reached 533.6 billion won on a consolidated basis, representing a 266% increase year-over-year. Sales for the same period reached 5.15 trillion won, up 68% from the prior year. For the first half of 2026, the company's accumulated sales reached 10.05 trillion won and operating profit stood at 1.465 trillion won, surging 82.2% and 584.1% respectively compared to the same period last year. On a separate bas

According to Jin10, foreign exchange options worth over one billion dollars are set to expire on Aug 14 at 22:00 Beijing time, including 9 major strike prices for euro and yen derivatives. Market participants are advised to manage risk exposure ahead of the expiration event.

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange, on August 14 (Friday), gold T+D fell 1.47% to 940.5 yuan per gram and silver T+D declined 1.99% to 15,615 yuan per kilogram at market close.

Maincore Tech (02556) reported strong interim earnings on August 14, with employee headcount rising 13.8% to 1,893 while revenue surged 111.2% year-over-year, driving staff productivity up 85.6%. The efficiency gains triggered a 15% intraday stock rally to 55 Hong Kong dollars. Notably, the company's operating cash flow reached 500 million yuan, underpinning the business model's viability as the AI-driven automation platform continues scaling operations.

According to Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), this week copper inventory declined by 385 tons, aluminum by 13,642 tons, and nickel by 203 tons. Zinc inventory increased by 3,116 tons, lead rose 4,556 tons, tin climbed 516 tons, and natural rubber gained 1,626 tons.

According to Jin10, China Coast Guard's Meishan vessel formation conducted a routine patrol in the territorial waters of the Diaoyu Islands and their affiliated islands on August 14.

According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, on August 14, Bitcoin's ADX (Average Directional Index) touched its lowest level in over two years. The indicator measures trend strength rather than price direction, with the current reading suggesting an extended trading range that will soon require price to establish a clear directional bias.

According to Rappler, on August 14, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that the Philippines faces a spending dilemma: while public expenditure delays dragged Q2 GDP growth to just 2.3%, faster government spending is constrained by agency and contractor absorptive capacity. Marcos told the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines that "throwing money at the problem simply doesn't solve it." Government data showed public spending contracted over 30% for two consecutive quarters. Th

According to NXT, the South Korean alternative stock exchange reported an operating profit of 897.17 billion won in the first half of 2026, marking a significant turnaround from operating losses in the prior year. Second-quarter operating profit reached 557.06 billion won, up 64% from the first quarter.

According to traders, on August 14, Asian refiners are securing alternative crude supplies from the U.S. as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. At least four Asian refiners bought U.S. crude this week, with South Korea's GS Caltex purchasing 2 million barrels of Mars crude from Shell for November delivery at a premium of $13-14 per barrel over October Dubai prices. Japan's largest refiner ENEOS secured 2 million barrels of WTI crude from Trafigura for November delivery at a premium exce

According to Oxford Economics, on August 14, Japan's planned consumption tax cuts will expand the country's fiscal deficit and push up government bond yields. The research institute estimates the tax reduction will reduce annual tax revenue by approximately 5 trillion yen, with losses difficult to recover through other means. Economist Norihiro Yamaguchi noted that roughly half of the revenue loss is expected to be financed through additional borrowing. Oxford Economics projects Japan's structur