On May 7, 2026, eBay suspended GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s account after he executed multiple bids in a high-profile $56 billion takeover bid stunt that breached the platform’s standard bidding norms and risk thresholds.

eBay cited violations of its user agreement and risk management protocols, emphasizing the need to curb reckless bidding behavior; the move signals tighter enforcement and potential policy updates for high-value transactions.