Andrew Eaton Rules Out Refunds for Many GSPartners Victims
Former GSPartners promoter Andrew Eaton has stated that victims outside the North American settlement jurisdictions should not expect refunds. His comments contradict earlier claims that investors worldwide would be eligible for compensation.
Eaton previously promoted Karatbars International before joining GSPartners alongside founder Josip Heit. Following multiple regulatory actions, GSPartners was rebranded as DAO1, while its parent company became Apertum Foundation.
North American Refund Process Remains Unresolved
In September 2024, Josip Heit agreed to refund eligible GSPartners investors across 45 U.S. states and Canadian provinces as part of a regulatory settlement.
However, nearly two years later, many investors have not received any payments. Claimants are also still waiting to learn whether their refund applications have been approved.
Earlier in 2026, investors outside North America were also told they could expect refunds. Eaton has now indicated that those payments are no longer being considered.
GSPartners Investments May Be Replaced With APTM DAO Positions
Instead of cash refunds, investors who purchased Metaportfolio Certificates may receive equivalent positions in APTM DAO MiningBot products.
According to Eaton, the company believes replacing old products with new investment opportunities is the preferred solution. He described the APTM DAO program as a stronger wealth-building tool than the original GSPartners certificates.
The migration plan was reportedly discussed during a private Apertum Foundation event held in Hong Kong from June 12–14, 2026, although detailed information has not been publicly released.
APTM Token Declines as Investor Concerns Grow
The APTM token, which replaced the G999 token after the latest GSPartners rebranding, has fallen more than 86% year over year.
Some DAO1 investors are selling their APTM holdings to recover part of their earlier losses. Others continue holding the token, hoping its value will recover.
Despite the ongoing decline, Andrew Eaton told his audience that he plans to keep his APTM tokens until they reach “triple-digit” prices, while many investors remain uncertain about recovering their original investments.
