VOO/Copper.One & Co: The Role of André Surber

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 XPro) and VOO/Copper.One – all projects that have been the subject of stern warnings from multiple European financial regulatory authorities. While outwardly promoting blockchain education, there are concerns that his involvement may be more aligned with the structured marketing of high-risk investments than with independent education.

“Blockchain Schule Schweiz” – Independent Educational Institution or Recruitment Tool for VOO/Copper.One & Co.?

According to its imprint, the “school” operates out of a P.O. Box in Oberweningen, Canton of Zurich. Legally, it is backed by Siewert Finanzberatung 24, a sole proprietorship established in 2006. Commercial register data indicates that it is not a recognized educational institution but rather a typical financial services enterprise. Nevertheless, Surber leverages the “Blockchain School” branding on social media to build credibility, particularly among newcomers seeking comprehensive education in the crypto sector.

However, questions arise about the independence of such an educational offering when its director simultaneously promotes dubious crypto platforms that have been flagged by regulatory bodies like BaFin (Germany), FMA (Austria), and others as potentially fraudulent.

Workshop Promotion for XERA/XPRO – and the Role as Community Moderator at VOO/Copper.One

A particularly revealing detail is a publicly accessible workshop listing on the Blockchain School Switzerland’s website. It announced a one-day workshop on July 27, 2024, focused on XERA/LayerK – a platform now operating under the name XPRO and closely linked to the questionable projects Zeniq and Safir. Such rebrandings and shifts are characteristic of constructs attempting to distance themselves from their past.

Surber’s active promotion of such a project through his “school” underscores the apparent merging of education and marketing in his activities. More concerning is his open role as a moderator in several Telegram groups for VOO/Copper.One – successor projects that again emerge with grand promises and minimal transparency. This undermines any claim of a neutral educational initiative.

Suspected Educational Facade for Multilevel Marketing

Our investigations reveal that Surber not only actively promotes the aforementioned platforms but also frequently appears in groups, presentations, and online calls encouraging investors to engage with the VOO/Copper.One ecosystem. Many of these “products” – be they “shares,” token miners, or travel cards – are opaque, often unlisted, yet promise high returns. These are typical characteristics of structured pyramid schemes.

The Blockchain School Switzerland appears to serve as a credible-sounding facade to build trust and suggest a connection to education and technology, while in reality promoting questionable investment products.

Lack of Transparency – Despite Inquiries

Our journalistic inquiry from May 2025, directed personally to André Surber, remains unanswered. The email addressed the following questions:

How does the school ensure that its educational offerings are independent and product-neutral?
Is the director aware of the official warnings issued by financial regulators?
What ethical guidelines govern the public conduct of educators who simultaneously promote investment products?

As of now, no response has been received. No Response – No Clarification. Silence Only Adds to the Lack of Transparency.

The Result: Uncertainty Instead of Education

Rather than genuinely promoting blockchain knowledge, this initiative appears to serve a different purpose: recruiting new “investors” into the questionable VOO/Copper.One ecosystem. What makes this especially concerning is the use of the term “school,” which gives non-experts the misleading impression of credibility and safety—despite the fact that this environment is already under scrutiny by multiple financial regulatory authorities.

Conclusion: A Matter for Public Awareness – and Possibly for Regulators

The case of André Surber raises critical questions about educational responsibility, conflicts of interest, and crypto-sector compliance. Anyone who publicly positions themselves as a teacher or coach in the field of blockchain bears a duty of care. Those who simultaneously promote dubious investment schemes like VOO/Copper.One & Co. risk not only their own credibility, but also the financial well-being of those who place their trust in them.

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Sources: www.bekm.us, blockchainschule-schweiz.ch