From Safir/ZENIQ to Voo/Avinoc to XPRO & Copper.One – a crypto network with well-known faces and new labels

Blockchain promises, network marketing and dubious business models – an investigative analysis of international recommendation structures. Technological visions – or just clever marketing?   It’s a familiar pattern: big promises of financial freedom, passive income and revolutionary technologies keep attracting new investors. Projects such as ZENIQ/Safir, VOO.One, Copper.One and currently XPRO are adorned with buzzwords such […]

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The allegations against Josip Heit and the Apertum Foundation at a glance

With an Emergency Cease and Desist Order (ENF-25-CDO-1889), the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) has taken decisive action against the Apertum Foundation, its founder Josip Heit and several associates. The allegation: alleged fraudulent distribution of unregistered securities in Texas – a legal development with potentially global implications. The TSSB accuses the network surrounding the Apertum […]

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Copper.One: Lots of marketing, little evidence!

In times of economic uncertainty and fears of inflation, many investors are looking for so-called ‘safe havens’. Copper, a globally sought-after raw material with industrial relevance, seems predestined for this role. This is exactly where the Copper.One project comes in – with a promise that is raising increasingly critical questions: copper is to be tokenised […]

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Apertum proceedings in Texas: What the Texan judiciary is demanding!

The proceedings against Josip Heit and the Apertum Foundation are increasingly developing into an international legal marathon. In the previous article in our series, we shed light on the background and previous stages of the proceedings. It is now clear that the pressure on the accused is growing and the Texan authorities are pressing ahead […]

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The showdown over Apertum: what awaits Josip Heit & Co in the Texas proceedings

Grafik zur Verfügung der Texas State Securities Board gegen Apertum im Juni 2025

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Mining Race and Mining Grid: Bitcoin mining or digital pyramid scheme?

From the outside, everything looks modern, efficient and decentralised. But a look behind the shiny surface of Mining Race and Mining Grid raises serious questions: Is this really Bitcoin mining or just another pyramid scheme with a crypto mask? Simple, profitable and secure – that’s how Mining Grid advertises its app, ‘Mining Race’. Users, known […]

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One Man, Two Roles: André Surber, his “Blockchain Schule”, and Xera.Pro/VOO/Copper.One & Co.

Blockchain School or Marketing Platform? A Serious Conflict of Interest A notable figure within the VOO/Copper.One ecosystem is André Tobias Surber-Siewert, operator of the “Blockchain School Switzerland” and proprietor of the sole proprietorship Siewert Finanzberatung 24. For several months, Surber has been prominently featured as a spokesperson for controversial crypto platforms such as Xera.Pro (now […]

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Tokenisation in the commodities market: silver impresses, copper disappoints

In times of inflation, banking crises and geopolitical uncertainty, investors are looking for stable assets. Precious metals are traditionally highly valued – but while gold maintains its reputation as a ‘safe haven’, some providers are increasingly trying to establish copper as an investment metal. This is a dangerous development, as copper is simply unsuitable for […]

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XPRO Shiiro Academy Homnifi & B2Pay: FMA Warning in New Zealand

The Financial Market Authority (FMA) in New Zealand has issued an official warning regarding several providers associated with the controversial XPRO network. Specifically affected are: XPROShiiro AcademyB2PayHomnifi What does the FMA in New Zealand criticize about XPRO Shiiro Academy Homnifi & B2Pay? According to the FMA’s official website, www.fma.govt.nz, these providers are not registered or […]

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VOO Copper & Co: How Much Longer Will This Farce Continue?

Once Again: Announcements Without Substance Another act in the ongoing tragedy of VOO Copper & Co: the latest “grand presentation” was abruptly postponed from May 8 to May 15. For those familiar with the history of this dubious network, it’s hardly surprising. For years, this project has been a series of announcements that ultimately fizzle […]

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