With a recent announcement, the crypto network Connect has introduced a significant change affecting its entire ecosystem. Going forward, all purchases across connected projects must follow a fixed structure: 80 percent in cryptocurrency and 20 percent in an internal unit referred to as USC. This new rule applies to a wide range of platforms […]
Account blocks and abrupt terminations of business relationships are often difficult for those affected to understand. It often remains unclear what data was used, what checks were carried out and whether external parties were involved. A recent, legally binding ruling by an Austrian court now clarifies that anyone who processes personal data must provide comprehensive […]
As already reported, in the most recent Safir/ZENIQ update call Gernot Winter sought to draw a clear dividing line: Safir, ZENIQ, and their successor platforms had – much like Amazon – functioned merely as “marketplaces”; responsibility had always rested with independent “product owners.” There had been no investments, only product purchases – and therefore no […]
In a recently held video call, Gernot Winter ostensibly addressed questions about the status of the once-touted, “revolutionary” Safir/ZENIQ projects. Winter is co-founder of Avinoc/VOO and, via RAMZIQ and Zentatec GmbH, is connected to Safir/ZENIQ founders Erwin Dokter and Peter Skerl. What stood out in Winter’s remarks was not necessarily what he said, but how […]
Many people affected by MLM and pyramid schemes are familiar with the same pattern: First, there is great disappointment when the supposedly safe investment turns out to be a pipe dream. There is complaining, and the anger over lost money is palpable. But as soon as it comes to demanding accountability or presenting evidence, many […]
On 17 June 2025, the 3rd Civil Chamber of the Frankfurt am Main Regional Court rejected an application for a preliminary injunction filed by Apertum Holding Ltd. against the media portal BE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT LIMITED (BEKM.eu). No appeal was lodged against the decision within the two-week deadline, meaning that the decision is now final. The […]
Despite technical problems, unanswered questions and the insolvency of former companies, the Vision One project currently presents itself as a fast-growing cooperative with global ambitions. However, internal communications and new product announcements raise critical questions about its economic substance, legal classification and structural links to former crypto platforms such as Zeniq and Safir. Between a […]
The crypto trading platform Blocktrade is coming under increasing criticism. More and more investors are expressing dissatisfaction with a lack of transparency, delayed projects and technical difficulties. A journalistic enquiry to the company has so far gone unanswered, but the list of unanswered questions continues to grow. Bluff or plan? Blocktrade had announced ambitious plans […]
According to information available to our editorial team, a direct exchange took place between Lyoness/Lyconet founder Hubert Freidl and CEO Ben Ecker at the end of May. Ecker presented a proposal that could both defuse the ongoing legal disputes and improve the tarnished image of myWorld. The aim is to find a viable solution to […]
According to information obtained by our editorial team, the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office for Economic Affairs and Corruption (WKStA) is nearing completion of its investigation against Freidl and other individuals. This is expected to be finalised in summer 2025. The investigation has been delayed several times, partly due to renewed complaints. Most recently, another complaint […]
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