Worcester, Massachusetts, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vystar Corporation (OTCQB: VYST), a diversified innovation company with operations spanning eco-friendly products and collectibles monetization, today announced to increase awareness and drive exposure to the GoPaid platform and its collectibles ecosystem with an emphasis on the tokenization of collectibles will conduct a free sweepstakes for the next 14 days. Following the release, we will coordinate a focused social media push on X. This campaign ...

Core Viewpoint - Vystar Corporation has completed its review of a binding Letter of Intent to acquire an equity stake in GoPaid.com LLC, focusing on high-value memorabilia monetization and Web3 technologies [1][2]. Acquisition Details - The acquisition includes a percentage of GoPaid's proprietary cryptocurrency, valued at a maximum of $10 million, and an option to acquire an additional 10% equity stake and 3% of the cryptocurrency over two years [2]. - The initial purchase price consists of 1,000 shares of Vystar's Series C preferred common stock, with Vystar providing strategic support for GoPaid [3]. Strategic Purpose - The acquisition aims to support the convergence of private-market collectibles with Web3 technologies, with Vystar committing to raise $250,000 for this initiative [4]. - The partnership seeks to redefine community finance by merging physical memorabilia with advanced Web3 infrastructure [6]. Market Opportunity - The global collectibles market is projected to grow from approximately $464 billion in 2025 to over $900 billion by 2035, with tokenization expected to enhance liquidity and transparency [12]. - Tokenization of iconic collectibles is anticipated to unlock trillions in previously illiquid assets, expanding global access and market participation [9]. Platform Development - The partnership will focus on three core initiatives: investment in memorabilia tokenization, launching R3alm Oracle for collectibles markets, and developing a white-label marketplace for tokenized collectibles [8][10]. - R3alm Oracle will provide real-time valuations and market analytics for collectibles, utilizing AI-driven analytics and cross-chain architecture [11]. Strategic Benefits - The transaction diversifies Vystar's portfolio into high-growth Web3 markets and creates multiple revenue participation paths through equity and token economics [17]. - Vystar aims to enhance long-term shareholder value through early participation in the tokenized collectibles infrastructure [17].