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Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) regularly publishes news that reflects its role as a Bitcoin-first, AI-powered education group. Company updates highlight developments across its Genius City model, Genius School initiatives, Genius Resorts, Bitcoin Treasury strategy and capital markets activity. For investors and observers following GNS, the news flow provides insight into how the group is building its education ecosystem and managing its balance sheet.
Recent announcements have covered agreements to develop Genius School and Genius City in Bali in partnership with Nuanu Creative City, including the acquisition of a majority stake in ProEd Global School and a joint venture to create PT Genius City. News releases describe the design and expansion of Genius City Bali, including the appointment of Inspiral Architects and the planned Learning Hub, Living Hub and Student Hub. Additional updates detail the acquisition of Lighthouse Studios and its planned relaunch as Genius Studios, which will support the production of AI-powered educational content.
Genius Group’s news also addresses its Bitcoin Treasury operations, such as sales and purchases of Bitcoin, realized profits from treasury transactions and related debt reduction. The company has reported on its Bitcoin Loyalty Payment program for shareholders and on share buybacks executed under a board-approved mandate. Capital markets news includes its intention to pursue a dual listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and the appointment of legal advisors for this process.
Regulatory and legal developments are another recurring theme, including the filing of a class action complaint alleging market manipulation of GNS shares and updates on related legal strategies. Together, these news items provide a detailed picture of Genius Group’s operational projects, financial decisions and legal actions. Readers interested in GNS can use this page to review historical and ongoing announcements about the company’s education initiatives, Bitcoin-focused programs and corporate milestones.
Genius Group (GNS), an AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education company, has scheduled the release of its full year 2024 financial results on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a live webcast at 8:00 AM ET / 8:00 PM Singapore Time on the same day.
During the webcast, management will discuss financial results and provide updates on several key initiatives including:
- AI-Powered Genius Curriculum
- Genius City model
- Bitcoin Treasury strategy
- Current legal cases
- 2025 guidance
The presentation and supplemental materials will be accessible through the investor relations section of Genius Group's website, with an archive available afterwards.
Genius Group (GNS) has received overwhelming shareholder approval (97.5%) for a share buyback program of up to 20% of its issued shares, the maximum allowed under Singapore law. The Board has authorized management to proceed with the buyback at their discretion, subject to Singapore, federal securities law, and NYSE requirements.
The company is currently operating under a Preliminary Injunction from the US District Court Southern District of New York, effective since March 13, 2025, which prevents them from issuing shares. As a result, the company has shifted its employee share compensation plan to cash payments, allowing affected employees to voluntarily reinvest in company shares through open market purchases.
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) has filed a RICO lawsuit against Michael Moe and Peter Ritz, seeking over $450 million in damages. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida on March 31, 2025, targets the controlling officers of LZGI International.
The RICO complaint alleges schemes involving mail fraud, wire fraud, and extortion to acquire control of microcap entities and defraud shareholders. A key piece of evidence includes a recorded meeting where Ritz allegedly detailed plans to weaponize US legal processes to prevent GNS from issuing shares and raising funds.
The company seeks minimum damages of $150 million, which under Florida Statute amounts to $450 million with treble damages. This action is separate from another pending lawsuit regarding alleged naked short selling and share spoofing, with estimated damages between $251-263 million, expected to be filed within 30 days.
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) has been blocked by the United States District Court Southern District of New York from raising funds, selling shares, and buying Bitcoin. The court order stems from legal proceedings involving Fatbrain AI (LZGI) following a disputed Asset Purchase Agreement.
The company is being forced to sell its Bitcoin Treasury, having already reduced holdings from 440 to 430 Bitcoin. The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and Preliminary Injunction (PI) have been in effect for six weeks, during which GNS's share price dropped 53% from $0.47 to $0.22, with market capitalization now at 40% of its Bitcoin Treasury value.
In response, Genius Group is:
- Pursuing an appeal with the Second Circuit
- Restructuring operations and downsizing
- Reducing Bitcoin Treasury holdings
- Fighting to maintain public listed status
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), an AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education group, announced its sponsorship of two major institutional investor events in February 2025. The company will sponsor the Digital Assets Institutional Investor Summit in Hong Kong on February 18, where it will discuss Bitcoin Treasury Companies with Asian institutional investors. Additionally, GNS will sponsor Bitcoin Investor Week in New York from February 24-28, featuring over 40 Bitcoin advocates including Senator Cynthia Lummis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Cathie Wood.
As the only Asian Bitcoin Treasury Company listed on a major US exchange, Genius Group aims to provide education on institutional Bitcoin adoption through its Bitcoin Academy. The company highlights its unique position offering international Bitcoin exposure with zero capital gains tax combined with US market liquidity.
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) has announced significant corporate actions, including calling an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to authorize a share buyback program of up to 20% of its issued share capital. The company has also canceled its previously announced rights offering due to the current share price being below the exercise price.
The Board noted that GNS's current market capitalization is 50% of its Bitcoin Treasury value and 30% of the company's net asset value. The EGM, scheduled with a record date of February 24, 2025, will vote on three key items: the share buyback authorization, approval for a new class of preference shares with dividend rights, and approval for a new class of ordinary shares carrying 10 votes per share.
The company plans to continue increasing its Bitcoin Treasury through reserves and alternative funding methods. All previously exercised offering rights will expire without value, and subscription payments will be returned to holders.
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) has expanded its Bitcoin Treasury, investing an additional $2 million to reach 440 Bitcoin, with a total investment of $42 million at an average price of $95,519 per Bitcoin. As of January 31, 2025, the Bitcoin Treasury had a market value of $46 million, based on Bitcoin's price of $104,893. The company's market capitalization stood at $33.1 million, with 68.8 million issued shares trading at $0.48 per share.
The company's BTC/Price ratio reached 139%, meaning that $100 of company equity contains $139 in Bitcoin Treasury value. This ratio is calculated by dividing the Bitcoin Treasury's market value by the company's market cap and is subject to fluctuations based on Bitcoin and share price movements.
Genius Group (GNS) has announced a rights offering where shareholders as of January 24, 2025, receive one transferable right for each ordinary share held. Each right allows purchase of one ordinary share at $0.50 per share. Rights holders who fully exercise their Basic Subscription Rights can also subscribe for additional unsubscribed shares through Over-subscription Rights.
The rights are trading on NYSE American under symbol GNS RT until February 13, 2025. The offering expires on February 14, 2025. The company aims to raise up to $33 million through this offering and plans to secure additional loans up to $22 million. All proceeds will be used to purchase Bitcoin, potentially increasing their Bitcoin Treasury from $45 million to $100 million.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) has filed a Prospectus Supplement for its previously announced rights offering, with the entirety of net proceeds designated for Bitcoin purchases to establish its Bitcoin Treasury. The company, which positions itself as an AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education group, has made the prospectus available online along with a shareholder guide, FAQs, and recent investor materials.
The company has scheduled an investor call and webcast for January 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM ET, where CEO Roger Hamilton will discuss the rights offering, the company's Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, and its 2025 outlook. The presentation materials and recording will be accessible on the company's investor relations website following the live event.
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 420 Bitcoin, representing a total investment of $40 million at an average price of $95,912 per Bitcoin. This investment aligns with the company's 'Bitcoin-first' strategy announced on November 12, 2024, which commits to holding 90% or more of current and future reserves in Bitcoin, targeting $120 million in total Bitcoin holdings.
The company has funded these purchases through various sources, including company reserves, an ATM facility, and $19 million in debt financing from crypto-backed loan platform Arch Lending. Additionally, GNS recently held an investor call on January 15, 2025, discussing a planned rights offering to raise up to $50 million in additional financing for further Bitcoin purchases.