I think he finally realised he was getting inside information and decided to keep his mouth shut and get another moderator appointed.
Knowing who funded the 32M and bragging about that knowledge on a public forum he moderated wasn't smart and he came to his senses
All imo ofcourse...
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting....... "holy crap, what a ride!"