Can an asteroid have a molten core?

Most natural satellites in our Solar System are expected to contain fission furnaces at their cores, and some of these moons do have a striking resemblance to an asteroid. I'm wondering if we could establish a colony on an asteroid and harvest the "aster-thermal" energy (if there is a proper term for it) or rather create a space tourism hotspot for people to enjoy a relaxing bath in the hot spring. Is it possible for an asteroid to contain a molten core or do I need to look elsewhere to locate my "colony"?

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