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Anthony Scaramucci’s Son Acquires Logan Paul’s Tokenized Pokémon Card for $16M

Guinness World Records confirms Logan Paul’s PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator card sold for $16.492M via Goldin Auctions, marking a historic blend of rare collectibles and blockchain ownership.

Summary

Guinness World Records has confirmed the sale of Logan Paul’s PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator card for $16,492,000 in a Goldin Auctions event, setting a new record for trading card sales. Originally purchased by Paul for $5.275 million in 2021, the unique perfect-grade card from 1998 had been tokenized to enable verifiable blockchain ownership. The buyer, Anthony Scaramucci’s son, continues the trend of merging rare memorabilia with digital asset tracking.

Terms & Concepts
  • Tokenization: The process of converting ownership of a physical or digital asset into a digital token on a blockchain.
  • NFT (Non-Fungible Token): A unique digital asset verified using blockchain technology, often used to represent collectibles or art.
  • Digital Collectible: A unique virtual item, such as artwork or trading cards, typically secured and traded on blockchain platforms.