MVMT Labs files for bankruptcy

· Molly White · Aug. 11, 2026, 10:32 p.m.
Summary
MVMT Labs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reporting significant liabilities attributed to the fallout from the MOVE token launch and a failed market strategy. The company, originally built on the Ethereum layer-2 platform, hired a controversial market maker whose actions led to a drastic decline in token value. Despite this setback, a new entity, Move Industries, will continue the Movement blockchain, shifting its focus toward stablecoin operations.
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