U.S Court of Appeals Officially Vacates Injunction Previously Restraining Genius Group’s Business Operations
Genius Group (GNS) announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has vacated a preliminary injunction that had restricted its business operations.
Rhea-AI Summary
Genius Group (GNS) announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has vacated a preliminary injunction that had restricted its business operations. The injunction, originally issued by the Southern District of New York on March 13, 2025 and later stayed, had barred the company from issuing shares, raising capital, and purchasing Bitcoin.
The August 31, 2026 summary order terminates that injunction and remands the matter to the district court for further proceedings. Genius Group now states it can fully execute its board-approved $1.2 billion capital plan and dual Bitcoin and AI treasury strategy. The company also reports a final ICC arbitration award in its favor, entitling it to the return of 7,387,374 shares of its common stock, monetary damages of $6,595,180, and legal fees and expenses of $1,375,988.53, totaling $7,971,168.53. The 7.4 million shares are part of 30.1 million shares the company has identified for retirement and removal from its public float.
Positive
- Injunction vacated by Second Circuit, removing prior limits on issuing shares, raising capital, and purchasing Bitcoin
- $1.2 billion capital plan can now be fully executed for Bitcoin and AI treasury strategy
- Final ICC arbitration award grants return of 7,387,374 GNS shares
- Arbitration award includes $6,595,180 in monetary damages plus $1,375,988.53 in legal fees and expenses
- Total arbitration-related monetary award of $7,971,168.53
- Returned 7.4 million shares form part of 30.1 million shares identified for retirement from public float
Negative
- None.
News Explained
The injunction is vacated, removing the stated restrictions on issuing shares, raising capital, and buying Bitcoin; however, Genius Group is still petitioning the district court to confirm the ICC award before it can demand the awarded shares and pursue the monetary award.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27 | Capital plan announcement | Positive | +10.1% | Announced $1.2 billion plan for AI and Bitcoin treasuries |
| Aug 13 | Balance sheet restructuring | Positive | +4.8% | Reported higher net assets, lower liabilities, and operational profitability |
| Aug 06 | Project launch | Positive | -1.3% | Launched first phase of $14 million Genius City project |
| Jul 27 | Share loyalty program | Positive | -1.2% | Introduced $0.10 per-share loyalty bonus program |
| Jul 23 | Five-star certification | Positive | -0.8% | Received national five-star certification for AI training resort |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
GNS historically aligned with positive reactions on its August 27 and August 13 announcements but diverged negatively on the prior three positive announcements.
Key Terms
preliminary injunction regulatory
RICO regulatory
treble damages regulatory
Federal Arbitration Act regulatory
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Second Circuit vacates the injunction that had blocked Genius Group from issuing shares, raising funds, and purchasing Bitcoin.
Company is now free to fully execute its board-approved
SINGAPORE, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) ("Genius Group", "GNS" or the "Company"), a leading AI-powered education group, today announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has vacated the preliminary injunction that had been granted against the Company by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on March 13, 2025.
The summary order, filed on August 31, 2026, terminates the preliminary injunction granted against the Company and in favor of the movant, LZG International, Inc (“LZG”), by the Southern District of New York on March 13, 2025 (but later stayed by the Second Circuit on May 7, 2025). The injunction had restricted the Company from issuing shares, raising capital, and purchasing Bitcoin, has now been terminated and remanded to the district court for further proceedings to maintain the status quo pending final resolution of the action between Genius and LZG.
The decision represents the culmination of an 18-month legal battle in which Genius Group successfully challenged an award of injunctive relief that the Company has maintained from the outset was sought on inaccurate, untrue statements and designed to obstruct the Company's legitimate corporate strategy.
This latest victory follows the successful conclusion of the arbitration between the Company and LZG under the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). On April 16, 2026, the ICC Arbitrator issued its final award, finding entirely in favor of Genius Group. Pursuant to the final award, the Company is entitled to the return of 7,387,374 shares of Genius common stock, monetary damages in the aggregate amount of
With the injunction now formally vacated, the Company is free to fully execute its board-approved dual treasury strategy and
Impact and Next Steps
With the injunction vacated, Genius Group is positioned to move forward on multiple fronts:
- Dual Treasury Execution: The Company can fully execute its board-approved
$1.2 billion capital plan to fund its Bitcoin Treasury and AGI Infinity Portfolio (AI Treasury), targeting$2 billion in total assets by FY2031. - Arbitration Award Confirmation: The Company is actively petitioning the district court to confirm the ICC arbitration award under Section 9 of the Federal Arbitration Act, which would entitle the Company to demand immediate return of 7,387,374 shares and pursue collection of the
$7,971,168.53 m onetary award. The 7.4 million shares form part of the 30.1 million shares the Company has identified for retirement and removal from its public float. - RICO Lawsuit: The Company's RICO case against LZG officers and insiders, Michael Moe, Peter Ritz, and co-defendants in the Southern District of Florida, seeking treble damages of over
$750 million , continues to advance. The Company previously announced a Board-approved distribution plan from the proceeds of any legal wins, with net proceeds to be allocated50% to shareholder distributions and50% to purchase Bitcoin for its Bitcoin Treasury.
About Genius Group
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) is a global education group delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Genius Group serves over 6 million users in more than 100 countries through its Genius City model and online digital marketplace. The Company operates a Bitcoin and AI dual treasury strategy alongside its core education business. To learn more, please visit geniusgroup.ai
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the Company's capital plans, treasury strategy, intended policies and targets. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "will", "plan", "intend", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "target" or comparable terminology. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the price and volatility of Bitcoin and of private technology company equity, the availability, cost and terms of capital, the Company's ability to satisfy the milestones described above, regulatory developments, and the other risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on March 9, 2026. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update them.
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