Tristan Thompson Sues World Mobile Group Over $2 Million WMTX Endorsement Deal

According to the complaint, Tristan Thompson says World Mobile wrongly terminated a two-year WMTX token endorsement deal and continued using his identity after the partnership ended.

Summary

Tristan Thompson has sued World Mobile Group in Delaware’s Chancery Court over a May 2025 brand ambassador agreement that allegedly promised quarterly distributions of WMTX tokens worth up to $1 million per year for two years. According to the complaint, Thompson promoted the UK-based crypto telecom company on social media, made public appearances, and served as Chief Digital Equity Officer as part of the deal, which was publicly launched at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 alongside a community-owned mobile network called Uplift. The dispute began in December 2025 when World Mobile said it had accidentally transferred more tokens than intended in a quarterly payment. Thompson’s legal team says he proposed crediting the excess against his next distribution, but the company rejected that approach, issued a notice of material breach, and terminated the contract in March 2026. Thompson alleges the reasons for termination were manufactured and that World Mobile continued using his name, image, and likeness after ending the relationship. The three-count suit seeks unpaid compensation, damages, interest, and an order blocking further use of his identity.

Terms & Concepts
  • WMTX token: A digital token tied to World Mobile that was used as compensation in Thompson’s endorsement agreement.
  • Brand ambassador agreement: A contract under which a public figure promotes a company or product in exchange for compensation and specified promotional services.
  • Name, image, and likeness: Rights covering the commercial use of a person’s identity, including their name and visual representation in promotional materials.