WENTZVILLE, Mo. - Feb. 25, 2026 - PRLog -- 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.
"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 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
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Source: Certified Trading Card Association Inc
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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.
"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 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
Photos: (Click photo to enlarge)
Source: Certified Trading Card Association Inc
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