In brief, Genius Group which is a Singapore-based AI company has announced that it will accumulate greater portion of its treasury in Bitcoin, investing $120 million initially. This move copies the BTC-focused reserve strategy applied by MicroStrategy, as the AI startup plans to maintain 90% of its treasury value in Bitcoin.
Genius Group Adopts Bitcoin for Treasury Holdings
Genius Group, A Singapore-based AI company has boldly committed itself to Bitcoin as its main treasury asset, announcing an initial purchase of $120 million. As mentioned above, the company has also opened up about its plan to hold 90% of its treasure in Bitcoin, with an initial acquisition of 1,380 BTC. After the announcement, Genius Group’s GNS shares jumped by 50% in pre-market trading, later stabilizing above previous levels.
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Inspired by MicroStrategy’s BTC Strategy
Genius Group doesn’t try anything bold or new but simply follows the footsteps of already running companies like MicroStrategy, Tokyo’s Metaplanet and Semler Scientific, each of which company holds over 1,000 BTC. Genius Group, Inspired BY MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin-first strategy aims to leverage BTC as a key financial asset to drive a sustainable shareholder value.
New Board Reflects Crypto and Blockchain Focus
The Strategy followed by Genius Group comes at a perfect time as Bitcoin in on it’s all time high and investors have their interest drawn towards cryptocurrency. Genius Group’s Bitcoin strategy comes amid a shake-up in it’s executive team, adding crypto-savvy members to it’s board. This change goes hand on hand with the growing interest of the firm’s in blockchain and web3 technology. The initiative has positioned it as one of the first NYSE American-listed companies to fully embrace a Bitcoin-first approach for its treasury.