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Japan’s Government Weighs Regulating Pokémon Cards Amid Trading Mania

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Japan is considering regulating the fast-growing Pokémon trading card market as card values rise into the millions, increasing risks of counterfeiting and money laundering. The move signals a potential tightening of oversight that could affect market participants and platforms, though no specific policy details or timelines were provided.

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Japan is considering regulating the fast-growing Pokémon trading card market as card values rise into the millions, increasing risks of counterfeiting and money laundering. The move signals a potential tightening of oversight that could affect market participants and platforms, though no specific policy details or timelines were provided.

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