I am suspecting they may be quietly acknowledging the reality...

I am suspecting they may be quietly acknowledging the reality that AEB is in a death spiral now. They've always been good at pulling out interesting tricks to keep the market appeased and throwing astonishing amounts of money their way, but the ride may be close to an end. Going from an energy company with technology which was good enough to save the world then suddenly becoming a health food company then fish food company then marijuana company, failing every step of the way, was a really interesting... well, let's just say saga, but at this point it seems that even they may have come to a point where another gimmick may not be viable.

Still, they may surprise us with another round of fun with an entirely new venture which they manage to convince people they'll succeed with. Bitcoin mining? No... doesn't quite fit. Maybe they'll start up an electric car venture. It certainly wouldn't be the least plausible story they've told.