Bitcoin News Today: Genius Group Aims to Build Future City Centered on AI, Bitcoin, and Community

Genius Group, a company specializing in AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education services, has reached an agreement to invest $7.1 million in a joint venture with Nuanu Creative City in Bali, Indonesia, acquiring 51% ownership in two entities as part of a combined $14 million valuation deal. The partnership aims to develop Genius City, an innovative educational and entrepreneurial hub centered on the future "ABCs": AI (artificial intelligence), Bitcoin, and Community. Genius Group’s vision includes the integration of schools, co-working spaces, and wellness facilities, all operating within a Bitcoin-powered framework that the company intends to expand globally [1].

Nuanu Creative City, located on a 44-hectare site in Bali, is already home to over 30 interconnected projects. These include Aurora Park, an AI-integrated outdoor multimedia park, and the THK Tower, an architectural landmark designed by Arthur Mamou-Mani. The city attracts approximately 4,000 visitors daily and hosts a range of creators, changemakers, and artists, positioning it as a potential hub for innovation in Southeast Asia. Genius Group's involvement in the city’s educational and entrepreneurial ecosystems aligns with Nuanu’s broader mission of fostering a community where technology enhances human potential [1].

Under the partnership, Genius Group will gain control of Nuanu’s early learning, primary, and middle schools, operating under the ProEd Education managing partnership. The company plans to integrate its Genius School model and Genius Apprentice program into the existing curriculum, with aspirations to extend the educational offerings to high school, college, and adult learning. Additionally, Genius Group will manage a 51% stake in the co-working and entrepreneur community, including an initial 100-room integrated living district. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to establish the first Bitcoin-based, tokenized community in Asia [1].

The company expects the two projects to generate over $20 million in annual revenue, with a projected profit of $6 million within four years. These financial expectations, however, remain conditional upon the finalization of the agreements and the successful execution of development plans. Genius Group has also committed to raising additional funding for the development costs, indicating its confidence in the scalability and commercial viability of the Genius City model [1].

Genius Group’s CEO, Roger James Hamilton, emphasized the strategic alignment between Genius Group and Nuanu, describing Genius City as an opportunity to "reimagine the future of education within a fully operating city of the future." The company plans to present its full vision for Genius City and Genius Schools at its upcoming Genius Future Summit in Bali on October 2-3, 2025. This event will provide further insights into the operational and educational models that the company intends to deploy in the region and beyond [1].

Source: [1] Genius Group and Nuanu sign $14 million Share Purchase (https://ir.geniusgroup.net/news-events/press-releases/detail/201/genius-group-and-nuanu-sign-14-million-share-purchase)