Tristan Thompson Sues World Mobile for $2 Million After Crypto Promo Fallout

- NBA champion seeks compensation and damages in Delaware court after alleged contract breach - Dispute centers on excess token transfer and continued commercial use of Thompson’s image On May 26, 2026, Law360 reported that Tristan Thompson filed a $2 million lawsuit against World Mobile Group in Delaware Chancery Court, and the outlet identified World Mobile Group as a UK-based crypto telecom company. The lawsuit stems from a disputed endorsement contract that the parties entered into in May 2025. According to Law360 on May 26, 2026, the agreement offered Thompson quarterly distributions of WMTX tokens, the company’s digital asset, in exchange for brand promotion, public appearances, and an executive title. Thompson’s complaint therefore seeks unpaid compensation, damages, and a court order to bar World Mobile from using his image commercially after the contract’s termination. Law360 reported on May 26, 2026, that the conflict arose from World Mobile Group’s claim that it accidentally transferred an excess amount of WMTX tokens to Thompson. According to the outlet, Thompson proposed crediting the surplus against his next payment rather than returning it, and the company terminated the deal in response. In addition, Law360 stated on May 26, 2026, that World Mobile accused Thompson of material breach, alleging that he failed to return and instead sold the overtransferred tokens. Thompson is seeking damages for unpaid endorsement compensation and claims that the company continued to use his likeness following the contract’s end. Law360 further reported on May 26, 2026, that the case underscores ongoing challenges in celebrity partnerships with crypto firms, particularly regarding contract enforcement and digital asset distribution. According to Law360, the complaint cited CoinMarketCap data showing that WMTX has lost over 95% of its value since early 2022, reflecting the volatility impacting such agreements. As of the latest filings reported by Law360 on May 26, 2026, the Delaware Chancery Court case remains active, and Thompson is seeking full compensation, damages, and an injunction related to his image usage.