Tokenized Pokémon card marketplaces hit record $7.4 million as hype peaks ahead of 30th anniversary
Tokenized Pokémon card marketplaces reached $7.4 million in record trading volume, driven by 337% revenue surge ahead of the franchise's 30th anniversary. The blockchain-based collectibles boom reflects growing interest in digital asset ownership for physical trading cards. Market analysts note this speculative spike may face correction post-anniversary hype, though mainstream adoption of tokenized collectibles continues gaining traction among Indian crypto enthusiasts.
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