Step App2026-08-06 11:32:07Move-to-Earn App Step App Announces Shutdown After Four Years, Services to End by Aug. 21, 2026Step App, a Move-to-Earn app, has announced it will shut down after four years of operation. The platform surpassed 1 million downloads, tracked tens of billions of steps, and helped bring Web2 and Web3 fitness together. All services will stop before Aug. 21, 2026, and users are urged to unstake locked tokens and manage exchange positions by then.1920
Step App2026-08-06 10:46:00Step App Announces Shutdown After Four Years, All Services to Stop Aug. 21Step App has announced its official closure after four years of operation. All services will stop on Aug. 21, according to PANews. Users are asked to unstake all locked tokens and sort out their exchange positions before the shutdown date. Step App says the platform accumulated more than 1 million downloads and tracked billions of steps, contributing to the Move-to-Earn (M2E) sector and acting as a bridge between Web2 and Web3.410
Proof of Play2026-08-05 05:03:40Proof of Play Winds Down, PIRATE Token Support ContinuesWeb3 game developer Proof of Play said on Aug. 5 that it is ceasing operations. The team said it once believed blockchain games could drive the next generation of the decentralized internet, but failed to build a product that could validate that idea at scale or sustain the business. As part of the shutdown, Proof of Play will open-source what it can, including the Pirate Nation Unity app and Pirate Nation smart contracts. Founder Pirates NFTs, Pirate Nation artwork, intellectual property and branding have been released under a CC0 license. The Pirate Nation Foundation remains independent and will keep supporting the PIRATE token, with its website still running. Proof of Play points will not be redeemable for anything. Shiba Story Go! has been acquired by a third party and will operate independently. Proof of Play, a blockchain gaming startup, raised a $33 million seed round in September 2023, co-led by a16z and Greenoaks.1900
Proof of Play2026-08-05 00:19:20Proof of Play to shut down, while Pirate Nation Foundation continues backing $PIRATEProof of Play, a blockchain gaming studio and onchain technology company, said on Aug. 4 that it will cease operations. The company said it had initially believed games built with blockchain technology could help open a new decentralized internet, but it ultimately failed to create a product that could validate that idea at scale or support a sustainable business. As part of the wind-down, Proof of Play said it will open-source as much of its code and art assets as possible for future builders, including Pirate Nation-related apps, smart contracts, founder NFTs, and intellectual property released under a CC0 license. The company also said the Pirate Nation Foundation, which operates independently from Proof of Play, will continue to support the $PIRATE token and keep its website online. Proof of Play points will not be redeemable. Separately, Shiba Story Go! has been acquired by a third party and will continue operating independently.1770
CZ2026-07-26 09:54:26CZ says BitMart shutdown appears orderly as users can withdraw assetsBlockBeats reported on July 26 that Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, commented on the shutdown of BitMart. In his remarks, CZ said, "Hard times (again)!" He added that, at least from what it looks like now, the process appears to be an orderly wind-down rather than a chaotic halt. A key point in his comment was that users are still able to withdraw their assets. The statement focused on the shutdown itself and the status of user withdrawals, without offering more details beyond that assessment. The update was published as a brief news alert by BlockBeats.1890
BitMart2026-07-26 02:18:05BitMart to Wind Down Trading Services, Full Shutdown Set for Aug. 26Crypto exchange BitMart said it will begin an orderly wind-down of its trading business after reviewing its operating conditions, market environment and future strategic direction. According to the platform’s official notice, starting at 01:30 UTC on July 26, BitMart will gradually halt new user registration, crypto and fiat deposits, and automated services including copy trading, grid trading and API trading. Spot trading will stop accepting new orders, while futures accounts will be placed in reduce-only mode. The exchange said that from 01:00 UTC on Aug. 26, all spot, futures and other trading services will cease. Any futures positions left open by then may be handled based on mark price, index price or applicable settlement rules. Wealth management, staking, lending and Launchpad products will also be terminated in phases, with redemption and settlement arrangements to be announced separately. BitMart said it plans to formally stop operating the trading platform on Jan. 31, 2027, at 15:59 UTC. After operations end, users will still be able to log in within a specified period, review historical records and submit withdrawal requests.1850
BitMart2026-07-26 02:19:56BitMart sets phased shutdown of trading services, with full platform closure planned for 2027BitMart said it will wind down its trading business in stages after reviewing its operating conditions, market environment, and future strategy, according to an official announcement cited by ChainCatcher. Starting at 01:30 UTC on July 26, the exchange will gradually halt new user registration, crypto and fiat deposits, and a range of trading functions. Futures accounts will move to reduce-only mode, spot trading will stop accepting new orders, and automated services including copy trading, grid trading, and API trading will be shut down in phases. From 01:00 UTC on Aug. 26, BitMart will stop all spot, futures, and other trading services. Any futures positions left open at that point may be handled based on mark price, index price, or applicable settlement rules. The platform also said products such as wealth management, staking, lending, and Launchpad will be terminated step by step, with separate notices to cover redemption and settlement arrangements. BitMart plans to formally cease trading platform operations at 15:59 UTC on Jan. 31, 2027. It advised users to complete identity verification and close all positions before 01:00 UTC on Aug. 26, and to submit withdrawal requests before 05:00 UTC that day. Withdrawals remain available for now, though some requests may face manual review.1810
Dango2026-07-25 06:59:58Dango to wind down operations, halt trading on July 29 and shut L1 network on Aug. 13DeFi platform Dango said it will cease operations, laying out a two-step shutdown schedule that includes a trading halt on July 29 and the closure of its L1 blockchain on Aug. 13. The team said that despite making its best efforts, it was unable to find a viable path to long-term commercial success for the project. According to the announcement, user funds remain safe and withdrawal restrictions will be lifted in the near term. Dango urged users to close positions and withdraw funds as soon as possible. It also warned users about slippage risk because liquidity is expected to decline during the wind-down process. At 12:00 UTC on July 29, the platform will stop trading. Remaining positions will be settled using oracle prices, DLP Vault deposits will be unlocked, and all funds will be returned to users’ spot accounts in USDC. At 12:00 UTC on Aug. 13, the Dango L1 blockchain will stop operating, and any funds not yet withdrawn will be sent back to users’ deposit addresses on Ethereum. The team said it regrets being unable to continue the project and thanked the community for its long-term support.1420
