September 29, 2026
The Utah Division of Securities (Division) is warning the public about Apertum.io, DAO1, and associated products offered by Apertum Holding Ltd. Apertum has not registered to conduct business in Utah. It holds no securities filings to offer, sell, or advise on securities or derivatives in the state. The Division urges anyone considering an investment opportunity with or in Apertum to exercise caution and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.
Additional securities regulators have issued formal warnings regarding this digital asset investment:
- Alberta Securities Commission (ASC): https://www.asc.ca/Enforcement/Investment-Caution-List/d/DAO1
- New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FMA): https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/unregistered-businesses/dao1
Apertum has not registered its investments with state or federal regulators. Investors should approach this agency with caution. Unregistered offshore platforms operate without U.S. federal and state regulatory oversight. Money in unregistered offerings carries no insurance, and victims possess limited legal options to recover lost funds.
What Utah Investors Should Do
- VERIFY BEFORE INVESTING: Check whether an individual or entity holds a license to sell securities in Utah by using the SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) database or brokercheck.finra.org.
- REPORT SUSPECTED FRAUD: If you have targeted contacts or lost money through Apertum Holding Ltd or DAO1, file a report with the Utah Division of Securities or call 801-530-6600 with questions.