Arthur Hayes shuts down links to FLOP meme tokens, airdrop still months away
Cryptopolitan · Published Aug 22, 2026, 9:05 AM EDT

Article Summary
Arthur Hayes, the cofounder of the crypto exchange BitMEX, clarified to his audience on Saturday that Flop Labs has issued no token, run no pre-sale, and put out no memecoin. He warns that anything trading under the FLOP name today is not the genuine token.
This article appears to be broader market context rather than a single-asset story.
What Happened
Arthur Hayes, the cofounder of the crypto exchange BitMEX, clarified to his audience on Saturday that Flop Labs has issued no token, run no pre-sale, and put out no memecoin. He warns that anything trading under the FLOP name today is not the genuine token.
Why It Matters
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Market Context
Published by Cryptopolitan. Category: Meme Coins. Published Aug 22, 2026, 9:05 AM EDT.
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