SINGAPORE, Dec. 6, 2024 — Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), a leading AI-driven education company specializing in Bitcoin, today announced its acquisition of the Bitcoin and blockchain educational platform, XD Academy.

Initially launched as BitMEX Academy, XD Academy served as the educational arm of the cryptocurrency exchange, BitMEX. It later became an independent entity under its founder and CEO, Lawrence Linker.

Genius Group’s acquisition encompasses XD Academy’s platform and courses, which will be integrated into Genius Group’s learning platform. This includes:

  • “The Economics of Bitcoin” by Saifedean Ammous, author of the bestselling bitcoin book, “The Bitcoin Standard,” translated into 37 languages.
  • “Building your Investment Thesis” by Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX, frequently cited as the youngest African American crypto billionaire.

Following this acquisition, which is immaterial financially, XD Academy CEO Lawrence Linker will collaborate with Genius Group to expand the Bitcoin Academy’s faculty and course offerings on Genius Group’s EdTech platform. The Company plans to develop the Bitcoin Academy as part of its AI-powered “Built on Bitcoin” decentralized education network, incorporating on-chain GEMs (Genius Education Merits), AI tutors, and AI certifications built on the Lightning Network.

Lawrence Linker stated: “XD Academy was among the first platforms offering Bitcoin and crypto education. Our vision was global education on decentralized finance. This acquisition by Genius Group makes that vision a reality.”

Roger Hamilton, CEO of Genius Group, commented: “With Bitcoin recently surpassing $100,000, demand for Bitcoin education is surging across all demographics. Our Bitcoin Treasury plan, combined with our AI-powered education platform, uniquely positions Genius Group to leverage this growth, driving both asset and personal growth through education.

“Collaborating with Lawrence and our growing faculty of experts, we’re developing a 2025 course calendar and learning communities to meet this significant need.”

Genius Group is a Moon Sponsor at Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi (November 9-10, 2024), where Saifedean Ammous will be a keynote speaker. Ammous’ books, “The Bitcoin Standard” and “The Fiat Standard,” along with pre-orders for his new book, “The Gold Standard,” will be featured at the Genius Group booth.

The Company will also hold an Investor Meeting live from Bitcoin MENA 2024 at 5:30 pm UAE time, 8:30 am US Eastern time, on December 10, 2024, where CEO Roger Hamilton will make further announcements regarding the Company’s Bitcoin Treasury, Bitcoin Academy, Global Faculty, and Edtech Platform.

Investors can attend the Investor Meeting in person at the Genius Group booth, Bitcoin MENA 2024, ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, or online via [link removed – image of link provided in original text]

About Genius Group

Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) is a Bitcoin-first company offering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Serving 5.4 million users in over 100 countries through its Genius City model and online digital marketplace, it delivers AI training, tools, and talent. It provides personalized entrepreneurial AI pathways combining human talent with AI skills and solutions at individual, enterprise, and government levels.

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