Archive review: 5 July 2026, using previously published figures.
The Securities Commission's 20 May release reports RM17.14 billion in regulated DAX trading during 2025, up 23% from RM13.93 billion in 2024. This measures trading value, not the number of Malaysian cryptocurrency owners.
The Ministry of Digital's 1 August 2024 speech cited more than 840,000 Malaysians with accounts on regulated exchanges. That is a 2024 statement, not a fresh first-half-2026 count.
The same speech described Malaysia as a top-ten crypto-friendly destination for digital nomads and companies. It did not establish a top-ten ranking for cryptocurrency ownership.
These measures describe different aspects of the market. The published trading figures establish growth in regulated exchange activity during 2025; the older account and destination figures provide historical context.
Sources: SC, 20 May 2026; Ministry of Digital, 1 August 2024.