Asia’s crypto scene is buzzing with three big headlines: there’s a major spike in on-chain malware, with North Korea singled out as the main driver; most of this malicious activity is traced back to North Korea and Iran. On the adoption side, Malaysia has landed among the most crypto-curious Muslim countries. And in the exchange world, CoinEx is shutting its doors.

On-Chain Malware Surge: North Korea and Iran Take the Lead

The crypto threat landscape is seeing a sharp rise in on-chain malware, and North Korea is being called out as the top culprit. The bulk of this on-chain malicious activity is linked to North Korea and Iran—raising the stakes for anyone using smart contracts or making on-chain transactions, both for infrastructure and regular users.

Malaysia Ranks Among Most Crypto-Curious Muslim Nations

Malaysia has been named one of the most crypto-curious Islamic countries. This trend highlights a strong and growing demand for digital assets and crypto services in the region.

CoinEx Shuts Down

The CoinEx exchange is closing up shop. For market players, this marks another shakeup among Asia's crypto trading platforms.