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Editor-in-Chief's note (Jan. 31, 2023, 23:54 UTC): The column by a first-time external contributor was based on inflammatory, unsubstantiated conspiracy theories and as such never should have been published. Accordingly, the content has been removed. We apologize for the editorial lapse.
Retraction: BAYC Founder Opinion Piece
The content of the previously published piece did not meet CoinDesk's editorial standards.
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