Genius Group, the AI-driven education company, is taking a bold swing—and if it connects, shareholders could cash in while the company walks away with a massive stack of Bitcoin.
In a surprising move revealed this week, Genius Group announced plans to use proceeds from two high-stakes lawsuits—valued at over $1 billion—to fund both shareholder payouts and a Bitcoin-buying spree. The board has approved a unique strategy: split any net legal winnings 50/50, with half going to shareholders as a special dividend and the other half building a corporate Bitcoin treasury.
How Big Could the Payout Be?
According to the company, if both lawsuits succeed, shareholders could receive a special dividend of up to $7 per share, while Genius Group could acquire 5,000 BTC, currently worth over $535 million.
That would represent one of the most aggressive Bitcoin accumulations by a public company to date.
“We’re turning adversity into opportunity,” said CEO Roger Hamilton. “If we win, our shareholders benefit directly, and we position ourselves as a leader in the Bitcoin economy.”
The Lawsuits: $1 Billion at Stake
Genius Group’s legal strategy revolves around two major lawsuits:
- RICO Lawsuit
Already filed, this suit invokes the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and names several individuals, including former SEC Chairman John Clayton. Genius is seeking more than $750 million in damages, alleging coordinated misconduct. - Short Selling Lawsuit
Still being finalized, this case targets illegal naked short selling and spoofing. Based on data from 2023, Genius anticipates at least $262 million in damages, with the potential for that figure to grow once 2024–2025 trading records are analyzed.
Hamilton emphasized the lawsuits are designed to recover damages directly suffered by the company and its shareholders.
From Courtroom to Crypto: The Bitcoin Strategy
Genius Group has already begun building its Bitcoin reserves, increasing its holdings by over 50% earlier this month. The company’s short-term goal is to accumulate 1,000 BTC—but a legal windfall could fast-track that to five times as much.
“There’s no guarantee how much we’ll recover,” Hamilton acknowledged, “but if justice prevails and Bitcoin rises, it could be poetic. The victims could end up far better off because we chose to fight back.”
June 2025, Cryptoniteuae
