IEM Cologne Major 2026 returns to the LANXESS Arena with $1.25M in prizes and 50,000 fans, but not a single crypto sponsor. Here's what that means.

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

The IEM Cologne Major 2026 playoffs begin with $1.25M on the line and zero crypto sponsors, highlighting the industry's retreat from esports since 2022.