Genius Group Ramps Up Bitcoin Holdings to 85.5 BTC After Court Victory, Eyes 1,000 BTC Tar

May 22, 2025

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Genius Group (NYSE: GNS), an AI-powered education company, has resumed Bitcoin purchases following a favorable U.S. Court of Appeals ruling. The company increased its Bitcoin Treasury by 40%, acquiring 24.5 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 85.5 Bitcoin valued at $8.5 million (average price: $99,700 per Bitcoin).

GNS reaffirms its target of building a 1,000 Bitcoin Treasury, initially announced in November 2024. The company had accumulated 440 Bitcoin by February 2025 but was forced to sell most holdings due to a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction from February 14 to May 6, 2025. In response, GNS has filed an amended RICO suit for damages. The company plans to launch its Bitcoin Academy featuring Bitcoin experts like Saifedean Ammous by end of May 2025.

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“Legal restrictions on Bitcoin purchases removed by Court of Appeals”
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Genius Group (NYSE: GNS), un’azienda educativa potenziata dall’intelligenza artificiale, ha ripreso gli acquisti di Bitcoin dopo una sentenza favorevole della Corte d’Appello degli Stati Uniti. La società ha incrementato il proprio Tesoro di Bitcoin del 40%, acquisendo 24,5 Bitcoin, portando il totale a 85,5 Bitcoin del valore di 8,5 milioni di dollari (prezzo medio: 99.700 dollari per Bitcoin).

GNS conferma l’obiettivo di costruire un Tesoro di 1.000 Bitcoin, inizialmente annunciato nel novembre 2024. La società aveva accumulato 440 Bitcoin entro febbraio 2025, ma è stata costretta a vendere la maggior parte delle sue partecipazioni a causa di un Ordine di Sospensione Temporanea e di un’Ingiunzione Preliminare dal 14 febbraio al 6 maggio 2025. In risposta, GNS ha presentato una causa RICO modificata per danni. L’azienda prevede di lanciare la sua Bitcoin Academy con esperti come Saifedean Ammous entro la fine di maggio 2025.

Genius Group (NYSE: GNS), una empresa educativa impulsada por inteligencia artificial, ha reanudado las compras de Bitcoin tras una sentencia favorable del Tribunal de Apelaciones de EE.UU. La compañía aumentó su Tesoro de Bitcoin en un 40%, adquiriendo 24.5 Bitcoin, alcanzando un total de 85.5 Bitcoin valorados en 8.5 millones de dólares (precio promedio: 99,700 dólares por Bitcoin).

GNS reafirma su objetivo de construir un Tesoro de 1,000 Bitcoin, anunciado inicialmente en noviembre de 2024. La empresa había acumulado 440 Bitcoin para febrero de 2025, pero se vio obligada a vender la mayoría de sus tenencias debido a una Orden de Restricción Temporal y una Inhibición Preliminar desde el 14 de febrero hasta el 6 de mayo de 2025. En respuesta, GNS ha presentado una demanda RICO enmendada por daños. La compañía planea lanzar su Bitcoin Academy con expertos destacados como Saifedean Ammous para finales de mayo de 2025.

Genius Group (NYSE: GNS)는 AI 기반 교육 회사로, 미국 항소 법원의 유리한 판결 이후 비트코인 구매를 재개했습니다. 회사는 비트코인 보유고를 40% 늘려 24.5 비트코인을 추가 매입했으며, 총 보유량은 85.5 비트코인으로 850만 달러 상당(평균 가격: 비트코인당 99,700달러)입니다.

GNS는 2024년 11월 처음 발표한 1,000 비트코인 보유 목표를 재확인했습니다. 회사는 2025년 2월까지 440 비트코인을 축적했으나, 2025년 2월 14일부터 5월 6일까지 임시 금지 명령과 예비 금지 명령으로 대부분의 보유분을 매도해야 했습니다. 이에 대응해 GNS는 손해 배상을 위한 수정된 RICO 소송을 제기했습니다. 회사는 2025년 5월 말까지 Saifedean Ammous 같은 비트코인 전문가들과 함께하는 비트코인 아카데미를 출범할 계획입니다.

Genius Group (NYSE : GNS), une entreprise éducative propulsée par l’IA, a repris ses achats de Bitcoin suite à une décision favorable de la Cour d’appel américaine. La société a augmenté son trésor Bitcoin de 40 %, acquérant 24,5 Bitcoin, portant ses avoirs totaux à 85,5 Bitcoin d’une valeur de 8,5 millions de dollars (prix moyen : 99 700 dollars par Bitcoin).

GNS réaffirme son objectif de constituer un trésor de 1 000 Bitcoin, initialement annoncé en novembre 2024. La société avait accumulé 440 Bitcoin d’ici février 2025, mais a été contrainte de vendre la majorité de ses avoirs en raison d’une ordonnance restrictive temporaire et d’une injonction préliminaire du 14 février au 6 mai 2025. En réponse, GNS a déposé une plainte RICO modifiée pour dommages et intérêts. La société prévoit de lancer sa Bitcoin Academy avec des experts tels que Saifedean Ammous d’ici fin mai 2025.

Genius Group (NYSE: GNS), ein KI-gestütztes Bildungsunternehmen, hat nach einem günstigen Urteil des US-Berufungsgerichts den Kauf von Bitcoin wieder aufgenommen. Das Unternehmen hat seinen Bitcoin-Schatz um 40 % erhöht und 24,5 Bitcoin erworben, wodurch sich der Gesamtbestand auf 85,5 Bitcoin im Wert von 8,5 Millionen US-Dollar (Durchschnittspreis: 99.700 US-Dollar pro Bitcoin) erhöht hat.

GNS bekräftigt sein Ziel, einen Bitcoin-Schatz von 1.000 Bitcoin aufzubauen, das ursprünglich im November 2024 angekündigt wurde. Das Unternehmen hatte bis Februar 2025 440 Bitcoin angesammelt, musste jedoch aufgrund einer einstweiligen Verfügung und einer vorläufigen Unterlassungsverfügung vom 14. Februar bis 6. Mai 2025 den Großteil seiner Bestände verkaufen. Als Reaktion darauf hat GNS eine geänderte RICO-Klage auf Schadensersatz eingereicht. Das Unternehmen plant, seine Bitcoin Academy mit Experten wie Saifedean Ammous bis Ende Mai 2025 zu starten.

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Negative

  • Forced to sell majority of previous 440 Bitcoin holdings due to legal restrictions
  • Current Bitcoin holdings (85.5) significantly below previous peak of 440
  • Legal challenges have disrupted company’s Bitcoin acquisition strategy
  • Average purchase price of $99,700 per Bitcoin is relatively high

Insights

Genius Group resumes Bitcoin purchases after legal victory, increasing holdings by 40% to 85.5 BTC while pursuing damages for forced sales.

Genius Group has resumed its Bitcoin acquisition strategy following a favorable ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals, purchasing an additional 24.5 Bitcoin and increasing its treasury by 40% to a current total of 85.5 Bitcoin. The company has invested $8.5 million at an average price of $99,700 per Bitcoin, demonstrating a significant financial commitment to cryptocurrency as a core business strategy.

The company’s Bitcoin strategy has faced substantial legal headwinds. After rapidly accumulating 440 Bitcoin by February 2025, Genius Group was forced to sell most of its holdings due to a Preliminary Injunction that remained in effect from February 14 until May 6, 2025. This legal interference has prompted the company to file an amended RICO suit seeking damages in the U.S. District Court.

What’s particularly notable is the company’s ambitious target of acquiring 1,000 Bitcoin for its treasury, first announced in November 2024. This represents a 1,070% increase from current levels and signals an extraordinary commitment to cryptocurrency as both an investment vehicle and strategic business focus.

The company is simultaneously leveraging Bitcoin for its education business, launching a Bitcoin Academy featuring prominent cryptocurrency advocates. This aligns with their stated focus on “AI, Bitcoin and Community” as core educational pillars, indicating the cryptocurrency strategy serves both treasury management and product development objectives.

The average purchase price of $99,700 per Bitcoin reveals Genius Group has been accumulating at historically high price levels, suggesting confidence in further price appreciation despite already elevated valuations.


05/22/2025 – 08:00 AM

SINGAPORE, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) (“Genius Group” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education group, today announced that following the favorable ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals, allowing Genius Group to buy Bitcoin, the Company has resumed buying Bitcoin for its Bitcoin Treasury.

The Company has increased its Bitcoin Treasury by an additional 40%, with the purchase of 24.5 Bitcoin. The Company currently holds 85.5 Bitcoin purchased for $8.5 million, at an average price of $99,700 per Bitcoin.

The Company is restating its target to build its Treasury to 1,000 Bitcoin. The target was first announced in November 2024. The Company rapidly built its Bitcoin Treasury to 440 Bitcoin by February 2025, but was then prevented from buying Bitcoin via a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (“PI”) from February 14 until May 6, when the PI was stayed by the U.S. Court of Appeals pending the appeal hearing. During this period the Company was forced to sell most of its Bitcoin Treasury, for which it has filed for damages in an amended RICO suit filed yesterday in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida.

The Company is now in the process of restructuring its operations and rebuilding its Bitcoin Treasury, with the launch of its Bitcoin Academy featuring leading Bitcoin advocates, including Saifedean Ammous, author of “The Bitcoin Standard” scheduled for the end of May.

Roger Hamilton, CEO of Genius Group, said “We are pleased to be able to begin the task of rebuilding shareholder value from the damage caused by the legal actions of third parties, and delivering on our 2025 plan. Genius is committed to educating students on the ABCs of the Future: AI, Bitcoin and Community, and preparing the world for the coming digital workforce and digital economy. Building our Bitcoin Treasury is a key part of that plan.”

About Genius Group

Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI powered, education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Genius Group serves 5.8 million users in over 100 countries through its Genius City model and online digital marketplace of AI training, AI tools and AI talent. It provides personalized, entrepreneurial AI pathways combining human talent with AI skills and AI solutions at the individual, enterprise and government level. To learn more, please visit https://www.geniusgroup.ai/

Forward-Looking Statements 

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FAQ

How many Bitcoin does Genius Group (GNS) currently hold in its treasury?


Genius Group currently holds 85.5 Bitcoin in its treasury, purchased for $8.5 million at an average price of $99,700 per Bitcoin.

What is Genius Group’s (GNS) Bitcoin treasury target?


Genius Group aims to build its treasury to 1,000 Bitcoin, a target initially announced in November 2024.

Why did Genius Group (GNS) have to sell its Bitcoin holdings in early 2025?


GNS was forced to sell most of its 440 Bitcoin holdings due to a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction from February 14 to May 6, 2025.

What is Genius Group’s (GNS) plan for its Bitcoin Academy?


Genius Group plans to launch its Bitcoin Academy by the end of May 2025, featuring leading Bitcoin advocates including Saifedean Ammous, author of ‘The Bitcoin Standard’.

What legal action has Genius Group (GNS) taken regarding its forced Bitcoin sale?


Genius Group has filed an amended RICO suit for damages in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, related to the forced sale of its Bitcoin holdings.

 

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