Trending...
- Amicly Launches as a Safety-First Social App Designed to Help People Build Real, Meaningful Friendships
- Talentica Announces Winners of Multi-Agent Hackathon 2026
- Kaltra Introduces New Downward-Spraying Distribution Technology to Boost Microchannel Evaporator Performance
WENTZVILLE, Mo. - AkGlobe -- Ludex, the leading mobile app for scanning, valuing, and managing sports cards and trading card games (TCG), today announced a strategic partnership with the Certified Trading Card Association (CTCA), the first and only national trade association dedicated exclusively to the trading card industry.
This collaboration brings together the cutting-edge AI technology of Ludex, trusted by millions of collectors for instant card identification, real-time market pricing based on completed sales, collection management, and seamless buying and selling, with the CTCA's mission to unite professionals, raise industry standards, promote transparency, and make collecting safer and more enjoyable for all participants.
Through this partnership, Ludex will become a key strategic ally of the CTCA, supporting initiatives such as education and best practices sharing. Ludex's accurate scanning and valuation features will help empower CTCA members including dealers, manufacturers, graders, and other industry stakeholders with reliable data and streamlined workflows. In turn, CTCA membership benefits will extend greater visibility and credibility to tools like Ludex that advance hobby innovation.
More on AkGlobe News
"Partnering with the CTCA represents a major step forward for Ludex and the entire trading card community," said Brian Ludden, CEO, Ludex. "Our app has digitized and democratized card collecting for over 3 million users by delivering fast, accurate insights. Aligning with the CTCA allows us to contribute directly to higher standards, foster greater trust, and help drive sustainable growth across sports cards, TCG, and entertainment cards."
"At CTCA, our heart is simple: unite the trading card industry around transparency, higher standards, and smart innovation—so collecting is safer, business can thrive, and trust in the hobby keeps growing," said Nick Jarman, CEO, Certified Trading Card Association. "Ludex's proven technology and massive user base make them an ideal partner as we work to set benchmarks for transparency, education, and innovation. Together, we're building a stronger, more professional hobby that benefits collectors and professionals alike."
Additional details on collaborative programs will be shared in the coming months.
About Ludex
Ludex is the fastest and most accurate scanning app for sports cards and TCG, empowering collectors to identify cards instantly, access real-time values from actual marketplace sales, manage collections, track trends, and buy and sell with confidence. With millions of users worldwide and a top-rated mobile experience (available on iOS and Android), Ludex bridges tradition and technology in the collectibles space. For more
More on AkGlobe News
information, visit www.Ludex.com.
About the Certified Trading Card Association (CTCA)
The Certified Trading Card Association (CTCA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association—the first dedicated solely to the trading card industry. It unites companies and professionals across sports cards, gaming cards, and entertainment cards to advocate for better standards, provide education and networking, combat fraud, and promote sustainable growth. Membership offers exclusive resources, credibility badges, data insights, and a collective voice for the hobby. For more information or to join, visit www.thectca.org.
Matt Heyn
Ludex
Email: mheyn@ludex.ai
Web: www.ludex.ai
Nick Jarman
Certified Trading Card Association
Email: nick@thectca.org
Web: www.thectca.org
This collaboration brings together the cutting-edge AI technology of Ludex, trusted by millions of collectors for instant card identification, real-time market pricing based on completed sales, collection management, and seamless buying and selling, with the CTCA's mission to unite professionals, raise industry standards, promote transparency, and make collecting safer and more enjoyable for all participants.
Through this partnership, Ludex will become a key strategic ally of the CTCA, supporting initiatives such as education and best practices sharing. Ludex's accurate scanning and valuation features will help empower CTCA members including dealers, manufacturers, graders, and other industry stakeholders with reliable data and streamlined workflows. In turn, CTCA membership benefits will extend greater visibility and credibility to tools like Ludex that advance hobby innovation.
More on AkGlobe News
- $167 Billion Pharma R&D Market Largely Untapped by AI Creates Major Growth Runway for KALA Bios Data-Sovereign AI Strategy: N A S D A Q: KALA
- Lighthouse Tech Awards Recognize Top HR Technology Providers for 2026
- ADB Selects OneVizion to Advance Field Execution and Infrastructure Program Management
- Memelinked Social Media powered by cryptocurrency launching July 2026
- Seven-Year-Old Toronto Dancer Julianna Selivanov Wins Nine Medals at Quebec Championship and Reaches Finals at UK Dance Festival
"Partnering with the CTCA represents a major step forward for Ludex and the entire trading card community," said Brian Ludden, CEO, Ludex. "Our app has digitized and democratized card collecting for over 3 million users by delivering fast, accurate insights. Aligning with the CTCA allows us to contribute directly to higher standards, foster greater trust, and help drive sustainable growth across sports cards, TCG, and entertainment cards."
"At CTCA, our heart is simple: unite the trading card industry around transparency, higher standards, and smart innovation—so collecting is safer, business can thrive, and trust in the hobby keeps growing," said Nick Jarman, CEO, Certified Trading Card Association. "Ludex's proven technology and massive user base make them an ideal partner as we work to set benchmarks for transparency, education, and innovation. Together, we're building a stronger, more professional hobby that benefits collectors and professionals alike."
Additional details on collaborative programs will be shared in the coming months.
About Ludex
Ludex is the fastest and most accurate scanning app for sports cards and TCG, empowering collectors to identify cards instantly, access real-time values from actual marketplace sales, manage collections, track trends, and buy and sell with confidence. With millions of users worldwide and a top-rated mobile experience (available on iOS and Android), Ludex bridges tradition and technology in the collectibles space. For more
More on AkGlobe News
- Progressive Dental & The Closing Institute Partner with Zest Dental Solutions to Elevate Full-Arch Growth and Patient Outcomes
- Juneau: CBJ Avalanche Advisory – March 3, 2026
- Spring Surge in 55+ Communities: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2026
- Jason Caras Launches The Caras Institute Following Successful Exit from IT Authorities
- Serina Damesworth Hired as Century Fasteners Corp. – Director of Quality
information, visit www.Ludex.com.
About the Certified Trading Card Association (CTCA)
The Certified Trading Card Association (CTCA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association—the first dedicated solely to the trading card industry. It unites companies and professionals across sports cards, gaming cards, and entertainment cards to advocate for better standards, provide education and networking, combat fraud, and promote sustainable growth. Membership offers exclusive resources, credibility badges, data insights, and a collective voice for the hobby. For more information or to join, visit www.thectca.org.
Matt Heyn
Ludex
Email: mheyn@ludex.ai
Web: www.ludex.ai
Nick Jarman
Certified Trading Card Association
Email: nick@thectca.org
Web: www.thectca.org
Source: Certified Trading Card Association Inc
0 Comments
Latest on AkGlobe News
- Juego Studios Extends Full-Cycle Game Development & Outsourcing Capabilities to the UAE Market
- VENUS Goes Live on CATEX Exchange As UK Financial Ltd Activates The Premier Division Of The Maya Meme's League
- Atlanta Tech Founder Seeks Clarity on Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy
- Juneau: Update from the City Manager: Pushing for an Enduring Solution to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
- Purple Heart Recipient Honored by Hall of Fame Son In Viral Tribute Sparking National Conversation on Service Fatherhood, Healing and Legacy
- Amicly Launches as a Safety-First Social App Designed to Help People Build Real, Meaningful Friendships
- Primeindexer Google indexing platform launched by SEO Danmark APS
- Kaltra Introduces New Downward-Spraying Distribution Technology to Boost Microchannel Evaporator Performance
- Talentica Announces Winners of Multi-Agent Hackathon 2026
- Special Alert: Undervalued Opportunity: IQSTEL (N A S D A Q: IQST) Positioned for Explosive Multi-Year Growth
- Triple-Digit Growth, Strategic N A S D A Q Uplist, Plus A Scalable Healthcare Rollout Model: Stock Symbol: CDIX
- Vesica Health Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for AssureMDx
- Lineus Medical's SafeBreak® Vascular Added to Alliant GPO Contract
- Cancun All Inclusive is ready for Spring Break 2026 with new Resorts, Exclusive Deals, activities and more!
- 66% of US Bankruptcies Are Medical — So Americans Are Building Businesses That Cover Healthcare Emergencies
- Best Book Publishing Company for Aspiring Authors
- Dr. Nadene Rose Releases Moving Memoir on Faith, Grief, and Divine Presence
- Gigasoft Solves AI's Biggest Charting Code Problem: Hallucinated Property Names
- ASTI Ignites the Space Economy: Powering SpaceX's NOVI AI Pathfinder with Breakthrough Solar Technology: Ascent Solar Technologies (N A S D A Q: ASTI)