IEM Cologne Major 2026 playoffs open to sold-out crowds at LANXESS Arena, but zero crypto sponsors are present, marking a stark shift from esports' 2021

The IEM Cologne Major 2026 features zero crypto sponsors as esports shifts to traditional betting money, signaling a broader retreat from blockchain

IEM Cologne Major 2026 drops playoff format details with a $1.25M prize pool and zero crypto integrations, while independent prediction markets hit $12.3M