Genius Group acquires Bitcoin Learning Platform, XD Academy
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) ha acquisito XD Academy, una piattaforma di apprendimento dedicata a Bitcoin e Blockchain originariamente lanciata come BitMEX Academy. L'acquisizione include la piattaforma di apprendimento e i corsi di XD Academy, con contenuti di esperti noti come Saifedean Ammous e Arthur Hayes.
Dopo l'acquisizione, il CEO di XD Academy, Lawrence Linker, collaborerà con Genius Group per sviluppare la Bitcoin Academy sulla piattaforma Edtech dell'azienda. L'iniziativa sarà parte di una rete educativa decentralizzata 'Built on Bitcoin' alimentata dall'AI, con GEM on-chain, tutor AI e Certificazioni AI costruite sulla Lightning Network.
L'azienda prevede di mostrare le sue offerte al Bitcoin MENA 2024 ad Abu Dhabi e ospiterà una Riunione per gli Investitori in cui il CEO Roger Hamilton farà annunci riguardanti il Tesoro Bitcoin dell'azienda, la Bitcoin Academy, la Faculty Globale e la Piattaforma Edtech.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) ha adquirido XD Academy, una plataforma de aprendizaje sobre Bitcoin y Blockchain inicialmente lanzada como BitMEX Academy. La adquisición incluye la plataforma de aprendizaje y los cursos de XD Academy, que presentan contenido de expertos destacados como Saifedean Ammous y Arthur Hayes.
Tras la adquisición, el CEO de XD Academy, Lawrence Linker, colaborará con Genius Group para desarrollar la Academia de Bitcoin en la plataforma Edtech de la compañía. La iniciativa formará parte de una red educativa descentralizada 'Built on Bitcoin' impulsada por IA, que contará con GEM en la cadena, tutores de IA y certificaciones de IA construidas sobre la Lightning Network.
La empresa planea mostrar sus ofertas en Bitcoin MENA 2024 en Abu Dhabi y organizará una reunión para inversores donde el CEO Roger Hamilton hará anuncios sobre el Tesoro de Bitcoin de la compañía, la Academia de Bitcoin, la Facultad Global y la Plataforma Edtech.
지니어스 그룹 (NYSE American: GNS)가 비트코인 및 블록체인 학습 플랫폼인 XD 아카데미를 인수했습니다. 이 플랫폼은 원래 BitMEX 아카데미로 출범했습니다. 이번 인수에는 사이페디안 아무스(Saifedean Ammous)와 아서 헤이즈(Arthur Hayes)와 같은 저명한 전문가들의 콘텐츠가 포함된 XD 아카데미의 학습 플랫폼과 과정이 포함됩니다.
인수 후, XD 아카데미의 CEO 로렌스 링커(Lawrence Linker)는 지니어스 그룹과 협력하여 회사의 에드테크 플랫폼에서 비트코인 아카데미를 개발할 것입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 AI 기반의 '비트코인을 기반으로 구축된' 분산 교육 네트워크의 일환으로 진행되며, 온체인 GEM, AI 튜터 및 라이트닝 네트워크를 기반으로 한 AI 인증서가 제공됩니다.
회사는 아부다비에서 열리는 비트코인 MENA 2024에서 자사의 제품을 선보일 계획이며, CEO 로저 해밀턴(Roger Hamilton)이 회사의 비트코인 재무, 비트코인 아카데미, 글로벌 교수진 및 에드테크 플랫폼과 관련된 발표를 할 투자자 회의를 개최할 예정입니다.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) a acquis XD Academy, une plateforme d'apprentissage sur Bitcoin et Blockchain initialement lancée sous le nom de BitMEX Academy. L'acquisition inclut la plateforme d'apprentissage et les cours de XD Academy, comportant des contenus d'experts reconnus tels que Saifedean Ammous et Arthur Hayes.
Suite à l'acquisition, le PDG de XD Academy, Lawrence Linker, collaborera avec Genius Group pour développer l'Academy Bitcoin sur la plateforme Edtech de l'entreprise. L'initiative fera partie d'un réseau éducatif décentralisé 'Built on Bitcoin' alimenté par l'IA, intégrant des GEM sur la chaîne, des tuteurs IA et des certifications IA basées sur le Lightning Network.
L'entreprise prévoit de présenter ses offres lors de la Bitcoin MENA 2024 à Abou Dhabi et organisera une réunion pour les investisseurs où le PDG Roger Hamilton fera des annonces concernant le Trésor Bitcoin de la société, l'Academy Bitcoin, la Faculté Globale et la plateforme Edtech.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) hat die XD Academy, eine Lernplattform für Bitcoin und Blockchain, die ursprünglich als BitMEX Academy gestartet wurde, übernommen. Die Übernahme umfasst die Lernplattform und die Kurse der XD Academy, die Inhalte von namhaften Experten wie Saifedean Ammous und Arthur Hayes beinhaltet.
Nach der Übernahme wird der CEO der XD Academy, Lawrence Linker, mit Genius Group zusammenarbeiten, um die Bitcoin Academy auf der Edtech-Plattform des Unternehmens zu entwickeln. Diese Initiative wird Teil eines KI-gesteuerten dezentralen Bildungsnetzwerks „Built on Bitcoin“ sein, das On-Chain-GEMs, KI-Tutoren und KI-Zertifizierungen beinhaltet, die auf dem Lightning Network basieren.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Angebote auf der Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi zu präsentieren und wird ein Investorenmeeting veranstalten, bei dem CEO Roger Hamilton Ankündigungen bezüglich des Bitcoin-Treasury des Unternehmens, der Bitcoin Academy, der Global Faculty und der Edtech-Plattform machen wird.
- Strategic acquisition of established Bitcoin learning platform
- Integration of high-profile course content from industry experts
- Development of AI-powered Bitcoin education network
- Acquisition value does not reach materiality threshold, suggesting immediate financial impact
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SINGAPORE, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) (“Genius Group” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education group, today announced that it has acquired Bitcoin and Blockchain Learning Platform, XD Academy.
XD Academy, originally launched as BitMEX Academy, the learning platform for cryptocurrency exchange, BitMEX. It was subsequently spun off as a separate company, led by its founder and CEO, Lawrence Linker.
Genius Group has acquired XD Academy’s learning platform and courses, which it is integrating into its Genius learning platform, including:
- “The Economics of Bitcoin” by Saifedean Ammous, the author of “The Bitcoin Standard”, the best-selling book on bitcoin which has been published in 37 languages.
- “Building your Investment Thesis” by Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX and widely reported as being the youngest African American crypto billionaire in history.
Following the acquisition, which does not reach a materiality threshold in terms of economic terms, XD Academy CEO Lawrence Linker will work with Genius Group on building the faculty and courses for the Bitcoin Academy on the Company’s Edtech platform. The Company plans to develop the Bitcoin Academy as part of its AI-powered “Built on Bitcoin” decentralized education network, with on-chain GEMs (Genius Education Merits), AI tutors and AI Certifications built on the Lightning Network.
Lawrence Linker said: “When we launched XD Academy, it was one of the first education platforms to learn about Bitcoin and crypto. Our vision was to provide education globally on the future of decentralized finance. We’re very excited that now, with this acquisition by Genius Group, we can make that vision a reality.”
Roger Hamilton, CEO of Genius Group said “In a historic week when Bitcoin crossed the
“Working with Lawrence and the world class faculty of experts and authors we are attracting, we are building a 2025 calendar of courses and learning communities at a time when they are needed the most.”
The Company is a Moon Sponsor at Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi on November 9-10, 2024, where Saifedean Ammous is a keynote speaker. The Company will be featuring Mr. Ammous’ books, “The Bitcoin Standard” and “The Fiat Standard” at the Genius Group Booth at Bitcoin MENA, as well as taking pre-orders of his new book, “The Gold Standard.”
The Company will also host an Investor Meeting live from Bitcoin MENA 2024 at 5:30 pm UAE time, 8:30 am US Eastern time, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, where CEO Roger Hamilton will make a series of further announcements related to the Company’s Bitcoin Treasury, Bitcoin Academy, Global Faculty and Edtech Platform.
Investors can attend the Investor Meeting live at the Genius Group Booth, Bitcoin MENA 2024, at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, or live online by visiting https://www.geniusgroup.ai
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 5.4 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 www.geniusgroup.net.
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