FIFA’s blockchain tickets under probe—Swiss regulator calls them into the gambling spotlight

Swiss financial regulators have launched an investigation into FIFA’s blockchain-based ticket tokens, questioning whether their design could violate gambling laws.

The concern centers on whether these digital tokens function more like speculative assets than simple tickets—blurring lines into gambling territory. FIFA’s rollout of digital ticket “tokens” allows fans to join presale lotteries and potentially resell tickets, introducing features that may trigger regulatory scrutiny.

If regulators conclude these tokens fall under gambling regulations, FIFA might face compliance demands, restrictions in Switzerland, or forced redesigns. The move could also set global precedent for how sports, entertainment, and blockchain intersect—especially when ticketing becomes tradable or speculative.

For crypto and token projects, this case is a warning: design choices matter. What seems like innovation could provoke legal risks if regulators decide it edges too close to gambling.

Clever Robot News Desk 7^th October 2025