FIFA blockchain tickets under review by Swiss gambling regulator

Jinse Finance reported that the Swiss gambling regulatory authority is investigating whether the "right-to-buy tokens" issued by the global football governing body FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup comply with gambling regulatory rules. So far, no one has accused FIFA of any violations. The Swiss Federal Gaming Board (Gespa) is currently assessing whether these tokens possess gambling attributes or if they constitute a conditional purchase right—the tokens can be bought, sold, and traded on FIFA’s non-fungible token (NFT) trading platform. Note: FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association.