Genius Group increases Bitcoin Treasury to $35 million, ahead of schedule towards $120 million target.
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 American: GNS), un gruppo educativo leader alimentato dalla tecnologia AI e focalizzato su Bitcoin, ha annunciato di aver aumentato il suo Tesoro in Bitcoin di 5 milioni di dollari, portando il totale a 35 milioni di dollari o 372 Bitcoin a un prezzo medio di 94.047 dollari per Bitcoin. Questo traguardo è stato raggiunto a meno di due mesi dall'annuncio della strategia 'Bitcoin-first' dell'azienda, avvenuto il 12 novembre, che mira a mantenere il 90% o più delle sue riserve in Bitcoin, con un obiettivo iniziale di 120 milioni di dollari.
Il traguardo di raggiungere il 30% dell'obiettivo iniziale è stato raggiunto in anticipo. A partire dal 9 gennaio 2024, il Tesoro in Bitcoin dell'azienda aveva un valore di mercato di 35 milioni di dollari, sulla base di un prezzo di Bitcoin di 94.000 dollari per Bitcoin. La capitalizzazione di mercato dell'azienda è di 42 milioni di dollari, con 66,0 milioni di azioni emesse e un prezzo per azione di 0,64 dollari alla chiusura del mercato del 9 gennaio 2024, dando un rapporto BTC/Prezzo dell'83%.
L'azienda ha aumentato il suo prestito in Bitcoin con Arch Lending da 10 milioni a 14 milioni di dollari, risultando in un rapporto prestito-su-valore del 40%. Inoltre, l'azienda ha approvato un Piano di Compenso per Fondatori per il CEO Roger Hamilton, con traguardi che mirano a una capitalizzazione di mercato di 1 miliardo di dollari entro 10 anni, inclusi obiettivi per aumentare il Tesoro in Bitcoin a 1 miliardo di dollari in valore netto degli attivi.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), un grupo de educación líder impulsado por IA y centrado en Bitcoin, ha anunciado que ha aumentado su Tesorería en Bitcoin en 5 millones de dólares, llevando el total a 35 millones de dólares o 372 Bitcoin a un precio promedio de 94,047 dólares por Bitcoin. Este logro se produce a menos de dos meses del anuncio de la estrategia 'Bitcoin-first' de la compañía, realizada el 12 de noviembre, que tiene como objetivo mantener el 90% o más de sus reservas en Bitcoin, con un objetivo inicial de 120 millones de dólares.
El hito de alcanzar el 30% del objetivo inicial se ha conseguido antes de lo previsto. A partir del 9 de enero de 2024, la Tesorería en Bitcoin de la compañía tenía un valor de mercado de 35 millones de dólares, basado en un precio de Bitcoin de 94,000 dólares por Bitcoin. La capitalización de mercado de la compañía es de 42 millones de dólares, con 66.0 millones de acciones emitidas y un precio de acción de 0.64 dólares al cierre del mercado del 9 de enero de 2024, lo que da una relación BTC/Precio del 83%.
La compañía ha aumentado su préstamo en Bitcoin con Arch Lending de 10 millones a 14 millones de dólares, resultando en una relación préstamo-valor del 40%. Además, la compañía ha aprobado un Plan de Compensación para Fundadores para el CEO Roger Hamilton, con hitos que apuntan a una capitalización de mercado de 1 mil millones de dólares en 10 años, incluidos objetivos para aumentar la Tesorería en Bitcoin a 1 mil millones de dólares en valor neto de activos.
지니어스 그룹 (NYSE American: GNS), AI로 구동되는 비트코인 중심 교육 그룹이 500만 달러의 비트코인 재무를 증대하여 총 3,500만 달러 또는 비트코인 372개를 평균 가격 94,047달러에 보유하고 있다고 발표했습니다. 이 성과는 11월 12일 회사의 '비트코인 중심' 전략 발표 후 두 달도 안 되어 이뤄졌으며, 1억 2천만 달러의 초기 목표로 비트코인으로 90% 이상의 자산을 보유하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
초기 목표의 30%에 도달하는 이정표가 예정보다 빠르게 달성되었습니다. 2024년 1월 9일 기준으로, 회사의 비트코인 재무는 비트코인 가격 94,000달러 기준으로 3,500만 달러의 시장 가치를 가집니다. 회사의 시가 총액은 4200만 달러이며, 발행된 주식 수는 6600만 주, 2024년 1월 9일 시장 마감 시 주가는 0.64달러로, BTC/가격 비율은 83%에 해당합니다.
회사는 Arch Lending와의 비트코인 대출을 1000만 달러에서 1400만 달러로 늘려, 대출-가치 비율을 40%로 설정했습니다. 또한, 회사는 CEO 로저 해밀턴을 위한 창립자 보상 계획을 승인했으며, 10년 내 10억 달러의 시장 가치를 목표로 하는 이정표와 비트코인 재무를 10억 달러의 순자산 가치로 성장시키는 목표를 포함하고 있습니다.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), un groupe éducatif leader axé sur Bitcoin et alimenté par l'IA, a annoncé avoir augmenté sa Trésorerie en Bitcoin de 5 millions de dollars, portant le total à 35 millions de dollars ou 372 Bitcoin à un prix moyen de 94.047 dollars par Bitcoin. Cet accomplissement a eu lieu moins de deux mois après l'annonce de la stratégie 'Bitcoin-first' de l'entreprise, faite le 12 novembre, visant à détenir 90% ou plus de ses réserves en Bitcoin, avec un objectif initial de 120 millions de dollars.
Le jalon d'atteindre 30% de l'objectif initial a été atteint plus tôt que prévu. Au 9 janvier 2024, la Trésorerie en Bitcoin de l'entreprise avait une valeur marchande de 35 millions de dollars, basée sur un prix du Bitcoin de 94.000 dollars par Bitcoin. La capitalisation boursière de l'entreprise s'élève à 42 millions de dollars, avec 66,0 millions d'actions émises et un prix par action de 0,64 dollar à la clôture du marché le 9 janvier 2024, ce qui donne un ratio BTC/Prix de 83%.
L'entreprise a augmenté son prêt en Bitcoin avec Arch Lending de 10 millions à 14 millions de dollars, résultant en un ratio prêt/valeur de 40%. De plus, l'entreprise a approuvé un Plan de Compensation pour les Fondateurs pour le PDG Roger Hamilton, avec des étapes visant à atteindre une capitalisation boursière de 1 milliard de dollars dans 10 ans, y compris des objectifs pour augmenter la Trésorerie en Bitcoin à 1 milliard de dollars en valeur nette d'actifs.
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), eine führende Bildungseinrichtung, die auf KI basiert und Bitcoin in den Vordergrund stellt, hat angekündigt, seine Bitcoin-Kasse um 5 Millionen Dollar erhöht zu haben, sodass sich der Gesamtbetrag auf 35 Millionen Dollar oder 372 Bitcoin zu einem durchschnittlichen Preis von 94.047 Dollar pro Bitcoin beläuft. Dieser Erfolg wurde weniger als zwei Monate nach der Ankündigung der Bitcoin-zentrierten Strategie des Unternehmens am 12. November erzielt, mit dem Ziel, 90% oder mehr seiner Reserven in Bitcoin zu halten, wobei ein anfängliches Ziel von 120 Millionen Dollar angestrebt wird.
Das Erreichen des Meilensteins von 30% des ursprünglichen Ziels liegt vor dem Zeitplan. Am 9. Januar 2024 hatte die Bitcoin-Kasse des Unternehmens einen Marktwert von 35 Millionen Dollar, basierend auf einem Bitcoin-Preis von 94.000 Dollar pro Bitcoin. Die Marktkapitalisierung des Unternehmens beträgt 42 Millionen Dollar, bei 66,0 Millionen ausgegebenen Aktien und einem Aktienkurs von 0,64 Dollar bei Börsenschluss am 9. Januar 2024, was einem BTC/Preis-Verhältnis von 83% entspricht.
Das Unternehmen hat seinen Bitcoin-Kredit bei Arch Lending von 10 Millionen auf 14 Millionen Dollar erhöht, was zu einem Verhältnis von Kredit zu Wert von 40% führt. Darüber hinaus hat das Unternehmen einen Gründungskompensationsplan für CEO Roger Hamilton genehmigt, mit Meilensteinen, die eine Marktkapitalisierung von 1 Milliarde Dollar innerhalb von 10 Jahren anstreben, einschließlich Ziele zur Steigerung der Bitcoin-Kasse auf 1 Milliarde Dollar netto im Vermögen.
- Genius Group increased its Bitcoin Treasury to $35 million, achieving 30% of its $120 million target ahead of schedule.
- The Company's Bitcoin Treasury has a market value of $35 million, contributing to a BTC/Price ratio of 83%.
- Approval of a Founder Compensation Plan with milestones targeting a $1 billion market cap within 10 years.
- Increased Bitcoin loan from $10 million to $14 million, raising the loan-to-value ratio to 40%.
Insights
GNS's aggressive Bitcoin strategy represents a bold pivot that transforms the company's risk profile and financial structure. The $35 million Bitcoin treasury, achieved ahead of schedule, now represents 83% of the company's market cap, effectively making GNS a pseudo-Bitcoin ETF with an education business overlay.
The increased leverage through Arch Lending, with a 40% loan-to-value ratio, amplifies both potential returns and risks. This debt-fueled Bitcoin acquisition strategy could be particularly volatile given Bitcoin's price movements. The average acquisition price of $94,047 per Bitcoin is notably high, creating minimal current cushion against price drops.
The new CEO compensation plan linking rewards to a $1 billion market cap target and Bitcoin treasury growth suggests an all-in approach to this crypto-first strategy. For investors, this effectively means GNS has become a leveraged Bitcoin play rather than a pure education technology investment.
The timing and execution of GNS's Bitcoin accumulation strategy is particularly noteworthy. Purchasing 372 Bitcoin at these price levels shows strong conviction in Bitcoin's long-term value proposition, though the high entry point near all-time highs carries significant risk. The 83% BTC/Price ratio positions GNS as one of the most Bitcoin-heavy public companies relative to market cap.
The leveraged approach using crypto-backed loans is a double-edged sword. While the $14 million loan from Arch Lending enables faster Bitcoin accumulation, it creates liquidation risks if Bitcoin prices decline significantly. This strategy essentially provides shareholders with amplified Bitcoin exposure, both upside and downside.
Think of this as turning GNS into a Bitcoin proxy with additional education sector optionality - a unique proposition in the public markets, but one that fundamentally alters the company's risk profile and investment thesis.
SINGAPORE, Jan. 10, 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 it had increased its Bitcoin purchases for its Bitcoin Treasury by an additional
The total purchase of
As at Thursday 9, 2024, the Company’s Bitcoin Treasury of 372 Bitcoin had a market value of
The company has increased its Bitcoin loan with crypto-backed loan platform Arch Lending from
The Company has also approved a Founder Compensation Plan with Founder and CEO, Roger Hamilton, with milestones up to a target of
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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