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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 (NYSE: GNS), an AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education company, has announced an upcoming investor call and webcast scheduled for January 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The call, hosted by CEO Roger Hamilton, will focus on three main topics: the company's recently announced rights issue, their Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, and their 2025 outlook.
Investors can access the live webcast through a provided link, and following the presentation, the company will make the script, investor deck, and recording available on their investor relations website at https://ir.geniusgroup.net/.
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) has announced a $33 million rights offering to expand its Bitcoin Treasury. Each shareholder will receive one transferable right for each ordinary share held on January 24, 2025, with rights to purchase additional shares at $0.50 per share. The Rights Offering expires on February 14, 2025.
The company plans to use 100% of the net proceeds to purchase Bitcoin and seeks additional loan financing of up to $20 million. If successful in raising both amounts, GNS's Bitcoin Treasury would increase from approximately $35 million to $86 million in Bitcoin.
Founder and CEO Roger Hamilton plans to acquire 500,000 additional shares on January 15, 2025, and will fully subscribe to his rights under this offering. Following the acquisition, Hamilton will own approximately 6.8 million shares, representing 10.3% of the company's 66 million issued shares.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), a leading AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education group, announced it has increased its Bitcoin Treasury by $5 million, bringing the total to $35 million or 372 Bitcoin at an average price of $94,047 per Bitcoin. This achievement comes within two months of the Company's announcement on November 12 of its 'Bitcoin-first' strategy, aiming to hold 90% or more of its reserves in Bitcoin with an initial target of $120 million.
The milestone of reaching 30% of the initial target is ahead of schedule. As of January 9, 2024, the Company's Bitcoin Treasury had a market value of $35 million, based on a Bitcoin price of $94,000 per Bitcoin. The Company's market cap stands at $42 million, with 66.0 million issued shares and a share price of $0.64 as of market close on January 9, 2024, giving it a BTC/Price ratio of 83%.
The Company has increased its Bitcoin loan with Arch Lending from $10 million to $14 million, resulting in a loan-to-value ratio of 40%. Additionally, the Company has approved a Founder Compensation Plan for CEO Roger Hamilton, with milestones targeting a $1 billion market cap within 10 years, including goals for growing the Bitcoin Treasury to $1 billion in net asset value.
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) has increased its Bitcoin Treasury by $10 million to 319.4 Bitcoin, valued at $30 million with an average purchase price of $93,919 per Bitcoin. This represents 25% of their initial $120 million Bitcoin target, achieved within six weeks of announcing their 'Bitcoin-first' strategy.
The company reported a BTC Yield of 1,649% in Q4 2024, funded through a combination of reserves, ATM, and a $10 million Bitcoin loan from Arch Lending. As of December 29, 2024, their Bitcoin Treasury had a market value of $30.4 million, with a BTC/Price ratio of 75% based on their $40.6 million market cap.
The company's net asset value grew 177% to $54.6 million in H1 2024, exceeding their current market cap.
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) reported significant financial improvements in H1 2024, with net assets increasing 177% to $54.6 million from $19.7 million at end-2023. The company reduced its net loss per share by 74% to ($0.84) compared to ($3.20) in H1 2023. Revenue decreased to $4.9 million from $11.8 million due to spin-offs, while operating expenses reduced to $10.8 million from $15.4 million.
Total assets grew 81% to $78.3 million, and current assets increased 329% to $41.2 million. The company launched a Bitcoin-first strategy in H2 2024, investing $20 million to acquire 214 Bitcoin, and provided guidance of $75 million net asset value for full year 2024. Strategic initiatives included closing an $8.25 million public offering, launching AI-powered education platforms, and establishing Genius Cities in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) announced an increase in its Bitcoin Treasury, purchasing an additional $2 million in Bitcoin, bringing the total to 214 Bitcoins at an average price of $93,586 per Bitcoin. This purchase is part of the company's Bitcoin-first strategy, committing 90% or more of its reserves to Bitcoin, with a target of $120 million.
The company is launching the Genius Bitcoin Academy and Genius Blockchain Academy in January 2025, offering microcourses, microdegrees, and certifications. A partnership with Applied Blockchain will introduce a new edtech platform with student credits linked to Bitcoin's Satoshis and certifications on the Lightning Network.
Genius Group is sponsoring several industry events, including the FutureFi Summit, Consensus Hong Kong, Bitcoin Investor Day, and Consensus Toronto. These initiatives aim to solidify its leadership as a Bitcoin-first, AI-powered education company while building its Bitcoin Treasury. The company is also exploring various sources of capital for further Bitcoin purchases.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), a leading AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education group, announced an increase in its Bitcoin purchases for its Bitcoin Treasury by an additional $2.2 million, bringing its total to 191 Bitcoin valued at $18 million. The average price per Bitcoin was $92,728. The company had previously committed to holding 90% or more of its current and future reserves in Bitcoin, with a target of $120 million in Bitcoin. Following an initial purchase of $10 million in Bitcoin, Genius Group has been adding an average of $2 million per week over the past four weeks. An Investor Meeting will be held on December 10, 2024, at Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi, where CEO Roger Hamilton will discuss the company's growth plans for 2025, including its 'Bitcoin-First' Treasury Strategy and its AI-powered decentralized education network, featuring on-chain GEMs, AI tutors, and AI Certifications built on the Lightning Network.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) has acquired XD Academy, a Bitcoin and Blockchain Learning Platform originally launched as BitMEX Academy. The acquisition includes XD Academy's learning platform and courses, featuring content from notable experts like Saifedean Ammous and Arthur Hayes.
Following the acquisition, XD Academy CEO Lawrence Linker will collaborate with Genius Group to develop the Bitcoin Academy on the company's Edtech platform. The initiative will be part of an AI-powered 'Built on Bitcoin' decentralized education network, featuring on-chain GEMs, AI tutors, and AI Certifications built on the Lightning Network.
The company plans to showcase its offerings at Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi and will host an Investor Meeting where CEO Roger Hamilton will make announcements regarding the Company's Bitcoin Treasury, Bitcoin Academy, Global Faculty, and Edtech Platform.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) has announced its participation as a Moon Tier Sponsor in two major Bitcoin events: Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas (May 27-29, 2025) and Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi (December 9-10, 2024). The company will be Title Sponsor of the Whale-Only DEEP Networking Lounge & Sessions Stage at Bitcoin 2025, which follows Bitcoin 2024's success with over 22,000 attendees.
As one of the first NYSE American-listed companies to launch a Bitcoin Treasury plan, Genius Group will showcase its Bitcoin-based education initiatives and AI-powered decentralized education network plan at these events. The company will host an Investor Meeting during Bitcoin MENA 2024, where CEO Roger Hamilton will present growth plans including the company's 'Bitcoin-First' Treasury Strategy and its AI-powered 'Built on Bitcoin' education network featuring on-chain GEMs and AI tutors.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) has expanded its Bitcoin Treasury with an additional $1.8 million investment, bringing its total to 172 Bitcoin valued at $15.8 million, purchased at an average price of $92,006 per Bitcoin. This move follows the company's November 12 announcement of its 'Bitcoin-first' strategy, which commits to holding 90% or more of its reserves in Bitcoin, targeting $120 million. The company will host an Investor Meeting at Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi on December 10, where CEO Roger Hamilton will discuss 2025 growth plans, including the Bitcoin-First Treasury Strategy and AI-powered decentralized education network built on the Lightning Network.