Crypto Shutdowns Across Market Sectors in 2026
Over 40 crypto projects have shut down, wound down or pivoted in 2026, spanning exchanges, DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces and infrastructure.
Closures ranged from centralized exchanges like BitMEX and BitMart to DeFi protocols like Balancer Labs and Radiant Capital, with several projects like Sophon and Pundi X opting for partial pivots instead of full shutdowns.
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