# Пов'язані статті щодо Pokemon

Центр новин HTX надає останні статті та поглиблений аналіз на тему "Pokemon", що охоплює ринкові тренди, оновлення проєктів, технологічні розробки та регуляторну політику в криптоіндустрії.

Years After NFT Clash, Logan Paul Sells Pokémon Card For Guinness Record $16.5M

YouTube star Logan Paul has sold a pristine Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card for a record $16.5 million at auction, confirmed by Guinness World Records as the highest price ever paid for a trading card. The card, one of only 39 made, received a perfect PSA 10 grade. The winning bidder was venture investor A.J. Scaramucci, and the card was presented in a custom diamond necklace at a public event. This sale comes years after Paul faced controversy for attempting to tokenize the same card through fractional NFT ownership, which drew complaints from investors. The record-breaking sale highlights the growing intersection of celebrity influence, collector culture, and high-value auctions in the trading card market.

bitcoinist02/17 17:33

Years After NFT Clash, Logan Paul Sells Pokémon Card For Guinness Record $16.5M

bitcoinist02/17 17:33

Logan Paul Sets New Record With Sale of Rare Pokémon Card

Logan Paul has sold his rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card for a record-breaking $16.49 million at an auction hosted by Goldin. The card, graded PSA 10 in flawless condition, is one of only 39 originally printed in 1998. Paul initially purchased it in 2021 for $5.275 million. The buyer was venture capitalist A.J. Scaramucci. The sale sets a new record for the highest price paid for any trading card and highlights the growing investment interest in rare physical collectibles.

TheNewsCrypto02/17 06:59

Logan Paul Sets New Record With Sale of Rare Pokémon Card

TheNewsCrypto02/17 06:59

Frequent Pokémon Card Heists: Is On-Chain Storage for Physical Collectibles a Risky Solution?

Rising global thefts and frauds targeting high-value Pokémon cards, such as armed robberies in Los Angeles and Hong Kong, highlight systemic risks in the physical collectibles market. As these items become increasingly financialized, traditional transaction methods—relying on in-person meetings, private trust, and community trades—are exposing participants to heightened personal and fraud risks. The market’s infrastructure has failed to keep pace with the liquidity and cross-regional nature of these assets. While local card shops are enhancing security measures, such as improved surveillance and formalized transaction processes, these efforts remain limited to specific locations and cannot scale globally. In response, some projects are exploring blockchain-based solutions to introduce verifiable ownership, custody, and transfer mechanisms. For instance, platforms like Renaiss on BNB Chain are developing specialized smart contracts that link physical cards to on-chain NFTs through certified custodians, binding asset status and location to enable secure, borderless trading. However, merely tokenizing cards without robust, transparent custody and verification does not address real-world risks. The evolution toward on-chain systems aims to provide a foundational layer of trust—enabling validation, reducing physical delivery risks, and clarifying accountability. Not every collector may adopt full blockchain integration, but the market grows increasingly dependent on such infrastructure to ensure safety, authentication, and liquidity as collectibles transition into high-stakes digital assets.

marsbit01/13 09:31

Frequent Pokémon Card Heists: Is On-Chain Storage for Physical Collectibles a Risky Solution?

marsbit01/13 09:31

How Can a Single Trading Card Be Valued at Over Ten Million Dollars? The Influence of Internet Celebrity Endorsements and Pokémon's 30-Year Fan Economy

The world's most expensive Pokémon card, the Illustrator Pikachu, is set to be auctioned by social media influencer and WWE star Logan Paul. He purchased the card in 2021 for $5.3 million, a record private sale at the time. The auction will be handled by Goldin Auctions, which specializes in sports memorabilia and collectibles. Paul has already received a $2.5 million advance payment from the auction house. Goldin's CEO, Ken Goldin, estimates the card could sell for $7 to $12 million, potentially setting a new benchmark for Pokémon collectibles. He and Paul attribute the soaring market to a generational shift in collectors. Fans who grew up with Pokémon, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026, now have significant purchasing power and are investing in nostalgic cultural icons rather than traditional art. This trend is part of a larger movement where high-end collectibles are increasingly seen as alternative assets. The sale will be featured in an upcoming Netflix series about collectibles.

marsbit12/25 09:34

How Can a Single Trading Card Be Valued at Over Ten Million Dollars? The Influence of Internet Celebrity Endorsements and Pokémon's 30-Year Fan Economy