I am not really that surprised by this type of behavior, considering that more initially respected high level Bitcoiners have decided to walk the wrong path. One way or another, these entities are all looking to 'exploit' Bitcoin for their own financial gain with their hidden agenda motives. It's disgusting to see this happening, but things are no longer how they used to be back in the days, where Bitcoin was everyone's first and only priority. Big money is involved in this eco system, and that's exactly something that can make a friend or respected person turn into the worst scum.