Tristan Thompson Sues World Mobile for $2 Million Over Collapsed Crypto Deal

- NBA champion alleges breach of contract and unauthorized use of likeness in lawsuit against UK-based World Mobile - Legal fight prompts scrutiny of WMTX token credibility and impacts company’s market reputation On May 29, 2026, Bitget reported that former NBA champion Tristan Thompson filed a $2 million lawsuit in Delaware’s Chancery Court against UK-based crypto telecom firm World Mobile. According to Bitget on May 29, 2026, Thompson alleged breach of contract and unauthorized exploitation of his image following the collapse of their ambassador agreement. The report stated that the agreement would have compensated Thompson in WMTX tokens for promotional activities, and he claimed that World Mobile failed to honor the terms of the deal and continued to use his likeness after terminating the partnership. According to Bitget on May 29, 2026, World Mobile countered that Thompson was overpaid in WMTX tokens for his role as an ambassador. The firm reportedly claimed that he declined to return excess payments and sold a portion of his allotted tokens, and as a result the company decided to terminate the contract. Bitget also reported that Thompson denied any wrongdoing, stating that the allegations were unfounded and that World Mobile’s ongoing use of his name and image was unauthorized. He is therefore seeking both financial damages and an injunction to block further use of his likeness. The lawsuit has increased scrutiny on World Mobile’s handling of celebrity endorsements and has influenced market sentiment regarding the WMTX token, according to Bitget’s May 29, 2026 report. The ongoing dispute highlights the reputational and financial risks for crypto firms leveraging high-profile brand ambassadors, and it also raises broader questions within the Web3 sector about how such partnerships are structured and managed.