PANews, August 6: As of August 5, a tracker developed by CryptoSlate shows that at least 109 cryptocurrency projects will be shut down, cease operations, or become inactive by 2026. Of these, DeFi projects account for 28, the highest number among all categories. Following DeFi, the next largest categories are gaming (15), infrastructure (13), Layer-1 and Layer-2 projects (12), other projects (11), and NFTs (10). Wallets, exchanges, and analytics products collectively account for 18 projects.
2026 Tracker Shows 109 Crypto Projects Set to Shut Down, DeFi Leads
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As of August 5, 2026, a CryptoSlate tracker reveals that 109 crypto projects will shut down or become inactive by 2026. DeFi projects lead with 28, many impacted by DeFi exploit incidents. Gaming follows with 15, infrastructure with 13, and Layer-1/2 with 12. Wallets, exchanges, and analytics account for 18. This update delivers key cryptocurrency news for investors monitoring market shifts.
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