Chainalysis: blockchain malware up 420%, CoinEx to close
- —Chainalysis: blockchain malware up 420%, two-thirds from North Korea and Iran
- —Group UNC5342 is active in Tron, Aptos and BNB Smart Chain
- —CoinEx is closing after 9 years, withdrawals until December 22
- —Metaplanet cut its Series 10 share pool by 41%, canceling $220 million in warrants
Why it matters: The rise in on-chain malware increases risks for users and exchanges, while CoinEx's exit reduces the number of platforms amid regulatory pressure.
Source: CryptoHamster