Genius Group plans $827M Bitcoin, $800M AI treasuries

Genius Group has proposed raising capital through perpetual preferred securities to build an $827 million Bitcoin treasury and an $800 million AI portfolio within a $2 billion total-asset target for fiscal 2031. Summary An initial preferred securities offering would seek $12.5 million from income-focused investors. Proceeds would be divided among Bitcoin, AI investments, and an 18-month dividend reserve. Genius Group plans to restart Bitcoin purchases after liquidating its holdings to repay $8.5 million. Final offering terms remain subject to board approval, securities rules, and market conditions. Genius Group turns to preferred capital Genius Group said on Aug. 27 that it intends to use its $1.2 billion shelf registration to issue publicly registered perpetual preferred securities, placing the financing method at the center of its five-year treasury plan. The Securities and Exchange Commission declared the shelf registration effective on July 18, 2025. Such a registration allows the NYSE American-listed company to offer securities over time, but it does not represent SEC approval of the securities or their investment merits. Under the preliminary proposal, Genius Group would seek...