David Edwards
On July 18, 2025, Singapore-based AI-powered edtech company Genius Group added 20 Bitcoin to its assets, increasing its total to 200 BTC and doubling its treasury in a single month. With an unrealized gain of almost 9.8% or $216,000, the most recent buy, which was done at an average price of $106,812 per Bitcoin, was well below the day’s market range of $117,000 to $120,600. Earlier in the month, there was a consistent accumulation tendency, with acquisitions of 20 BTC on July 2, 28 BTC on July 8, and 32 BTC on July 13. This buy comes after that. The company’s long-term plan to establish Bitcoin as a key treasury asset is highlighted by its goal to hold 1,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and increase to 10,000 BTC in two years.
The GENIUS Act, a historic U.S. statute that established a federal licensing structure for stablecoin issuers and digital asset service providers, is closely linked to this accelerated build-up. Genius Group intends to take advantage of the strong compliance environment provided by the GENIUS Act, which mandates one-to-one reserves, enforces stringent AML regulations, and gives stablecoin holders senior creditor status in the case of issuer insolvency. The company wants to get a separate Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license and register as a Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuer (PPSI). With these licenses, Genius Group would be allowed to offer regulated blockchain-based financial services within its educational ecosystem and issue its own stablecoin.
The tokenization of its internal rewards system, the Genius Education Merits (GEMs), where each GEM is equivalent to one Satoshi, is a key component of this concept. Currently, GEMs are not convertible into cryptocurrency or money, but they can be earned and used on the platform. In order to enable smooth digital payments throughout its ecosystem, including direct payment to educators and payments for food, lodging, and services during in-person educational retreats, Genius Group plans to turn GEMs into a stablecoin, subject to regulatory permission. The company is also aiming to provide on-chain certifications, which would be accepted as digital assets backed by intellectual property under a DASP license. This would enhance the value of educators’ efforts by providing them with blockchain-authenticated credentials.
The GENIUS Act repositions Ethereum as a fundamental layer for tokenization while also legitimizing these advancements. With more than 90% of stablecoins running on Ethereum, this legislative clarity is anticipated to have a major positive impact on the network. A noteworthy example of policy-driven innovation in the education sector is Genius Group’s strategy, which combines aggressive cryptocurrency acquisition with a thorough regulatory approach.
