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Former Ripple Chief Technology Officer Stefan Thomas has delivered blunt criticism over allegations that famous YouTuber Logan Paul manipulated a $1.6 million Pokémon card transaction.
According to cryptocurrency media outlet U.Today on February 16 (local time), Thomas reacted to the controversy surrounding Paul’s Pokémon card deal via social media, calling it “terrible.” He pointed out that fraudulent and opaque trading practices in the collectibles market clearly reveal the trust issues that blockchain technology is meant to address.
The controversy began after questions were raised about the authenticity and valuation method of a rare Pokémon card Paul had previously purchased. Paul has faced repeated scrutiny in the collectibles market, including a past incident in which a $3.5 million box of cards he bought was later found to be fake. More recently, allegations have emerged that the transaction process behind a specific card valued at $1.6 million was manipulated to artificially inflate its market price, further intensifying the debate.
Thomas criticized the situation as exposing the darker side of a market that exploits collectors’ passion. He highlighted the lack of reliable verification systems in transactions involving millions of dollars, analyzing that opaque systems create favorable conditions for scammers. Thomas once again emphasized the importance of technological solutions that can verify the authenticity of assets.
Experts in the collectibles market have expressed concern that transactions involving celebrities like Logan Paul could undermine trust across the entire market. If unverified high-value deals continue to occur, ordinary investors may face significant risks. In particular, as the cryptocurrency and NFT sectors increasingly intersect with the collectibles market, such controversies are expected to accelerate discussions on regulation across the broader digital asset ecosystem.
This incident raises fundamental questions about how the value of assets is verified. With the risk confirmed that a rare card worth millions of dollars can quickly become worthless paper, investors are urged to exercise extreme caution. Without strict verification procedures in place, concerns surrounding opacity in the collectibles market are likely to persist for the foreseeable future.
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