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shutting down

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Crypto exchange CoinEx said it was shutting down, citing a prolonged market downturn and rising compliance costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Boucher said she had ended up "shutting down emotionally" and "cutting off from everyone" because she feared what would happen.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Those that can’t pivot to more popular merchandising themes are shutting down.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2026

On Wednesday, Uber said it was shutting down its business in Nigeria and Uganda, after leaving Tanzania earlier this year.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

In the distance, they begin shutting down the rides and turning off lights.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli



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