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title: "Crypto Projects Cease Operations Amid Market Downturn"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/287304243.md"
description: "Five cryptocurrency projects, including Syndicate Labs and Bitcoin Depot, are shutting down operations this week due to a prolonged market downturn. According to NS3.AI, these closures are attributed to decreased user activity and reduced investment. Despite this trend, Hyperliquid and Polymarket are continuing to experience growth."
datetime: "2026-05-22T03:45:14.000Z"
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# Crypto Projects Cease Operations Amid Market Downturn

Five cryptocurrency projects, including Syndicate Labs and Bitcoin Depot, are shutting down operations this week due to a prolonged market downturn. According to NS3.AI, these closures are attributed to decreased user activity and reduced investment. Despite this trend, Hyperliquid and Polymarket are continuing to experience growth.

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