Anyone who still believes is losing – The dangerous illusion of Lyconet

Glossy on the outside, rotten on the inside – that’s an accurate description of the current state of Lyconet and myWorld. While the company continues to publicly portray itself as a thriving network, behind the scenes there are increasing signs of structural decay, financial difficulties and systemic lack of transparency. Office closures: downsizing instead of […]

Lyconet, MyWorld & the media boxes: still a lot of hot air, little reality!

What began with promises of passive income, technical innovations and international success stories ends for many in frustration, financial losses and burning streaming boxes. After revisiting the topic of @Mediabox after a few months, we received numerous additional accounts from those affected. These statements cast an alarmingly clear light on the questionable practices of the […]

Blocktrade SA: Gamification, crypto dreams – and a powder keg for investors?

From the outside, Blocktrade SA looks like the next big thing in the European crypto market: a gamified trading platform, planned crypto payments in retail, an expansion towards Nasdaq. But a closer look reveals a company with shaky finances, a strategy that has changed several times and a questionable exit perspective, a case study in […]

Balance Programme Reloaded: old promises, but who still believes them?

As the crisis surrounding Lyconet and myWorld continues to escalate, those in charge are visibly trying to keep the business alive. The latest Zoom call provided a prime example of the familiar mechanisms: motivation, big promises and repeated calls for action. Hubert Freidl, who has increasingly taken over the presentation of the Balance programme himself […]

Ponz schemes: prohibited but often not punishable – a legal paradox

Ponz schemes are infamous: they promise high profits but are ultimately based on new deposits from participants until the system collapses and the majority lose their money. However, while they are prohibited by law in many countries, they sometimes go unpunished. How can that be? Prohibited, but only under civil law The German Unfair Competition […]

Lyconet/myWorld: Another conviction as a pyramid scheme – OGH confirms questionable practices

In its judgment of 22 January 2025 (3 Ob 189/24a), the Austrian Supreme Court (OGH) in Vienna once again dealt with the Lyconet/myWorld business model – and once again the alarm bells are ringing. In a current case regarding the reclaim of marketer funds, the court ruled that the company is a prohibited pyramid scheme. […]

Blocktrade & BioNexus: The Illusion of a Rescue?

While Blocktrade announces ambitious plans for an IPO, the focus is increasingly on BioNexus Gene Lab Corporation, a struggling company that is itself fighting for survival. Sam Tan is not only presented as a director of Blocktrade, but is also CEO of BioNexus, a company already listed on NASDAQ. It is also rumoured that BlockTrade […]

Crisis ignored, show staged: old patterns instead of new solutions

Crisis management or act of desperation? Hubert Freidl, founder of Lyconet and myWorld, is back in the spotlight – a remarkable development. Internal sources report that he was actually supposed to withdraw from operational areas. But now he is personally holding Zoom calls as if nothing had happened. This sudden return raises questions, because Freidl […]

Current Blocktrade update – basic knowledge about a dubious network of FinTech, speculation and lack of transparency

‘Dear Block Trade Community…’, this is how the announcement of another Block Trade update begins. But before the community turns its attention to the latest developments, some basic information about eCredits and Block Trade should be considered. The crypto world is a field of tension between innovation, risk and a lack of transparency. Two companies […]

Taking tax risks seriously: Why marketers need to be careful

We have looked into the tax implications of participating in an MLM company and obtained expert assessments from international lawyers. One thing is certain: if the relevant tax office classifies an economic activity as a hobby, this often has serious consequences. Anyone who thinks this is just a formality or only affects hobby entrepreneurs is […]