Crypto

Polymarket signs exclusive licensing deal with MLS

Onchain prediction market platform Polymarket has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Major League Soccer (MLS), The Block reported on Jan. 26 local time. Under the deal, Polymarket will serve as an MLS prediction market partner covering the MLS Cup, major conferences and the All-Star Game. The company plans to provide a real-time, data-driven second-screen experience during games. Polymarket has also signed exclusive deals with the NHL, UFC and the New York Rangers.

Industry

LG Energy Solution steps up cooperation with partners to weather crisis

LG Energy Solution said it discussed a win-win strategy with partner companies at its 2026 Partners Day event in Seoul. CEO Kim Dong-myung said the energy storage system business logged sharp sales growth and secured multiple large project contracts, helped by partners’ support. He said the company will focus this year on portfolio rebalancing and operational efficiency, and strengthen product diversity, supply stability and compliance-ready cooperation.