A self-described crypto enthusiast told ESPN the recent sex toy stunts that have disrupted WNBA games were orchestrated by a group he is involved in.

As a form of protest, the meme coin was created, and the faction began infiltrating WNBA arenas with color-coordinated sex toys to coincide with the launch. USA TODAY Sports obtained text messages showing the group's coordination and planning before the coin's launch July 28 and the first sex toy being thrown at a WNBA game July 29.

The group's coin was created the day before the first incident, and as of Thursday, its worth had nearly tripled in one week.