REALITY CHECK | Crypto Shutdowns Now At Over 100 Projects in 2026 So Far
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At least 100 cryptocurrency projects and protocols have reportedly shut down in 2026, as lack of product-market fit declining revenues, depleted funding, and security breaches expose the difficulty of building sustainable businesses across the digital asset industry. REALITY CHECK | Over 80 Crypto Apps Shutter in Q1 2026 as Capital Shifts to Bitcoin ETFs, Stablecoins The list, compiled by DeFiLlama, includes Balancer, Secret Network, BitMart, Syndicate, Legend, Loopring, and Step Finance. among many other recognizable projects.
Source: BitKE
