Bitcoin News Today: Genius Group Adds 200 BTC in $2.14M Deal, Now Holds $2.35M Bitcoin with 10.1% Gain

Singapore-headquartered edtech firm Genius Group has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 200 BTC following a recent $2.14 million purchase, with an average price of $106,812 per BTC. This acquisition, announced on July 18, 2025, marks the company’s fourth purchase this month and aligns with its broader strategy to amass a 10,000-BTC treasury over two years. Genius Group aims to scale its holdings to 1,000 BTC by the end of 2025 as part of its long-term digital asset plan. The company’s Bitcoin reserve is now valued at $2.35 million, with an unrealized gain of $216,000.

The firm’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy includes previous purchases of 20 BTC on July 2, 28 BTC on July 8, and 32 BTC on July 13, according to BitcoinTreasuries.NET. These purchases were executed at prices below the prevailing market range of $117,000 to $120,600, as tracked by Nansen data. Genius Group’s approach mirrors corporate treasury strategies pioneered by firms like Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy, which has positioned Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation. However, Genius Group’s focus extends beyond mere asset allocation, integrating Bitcoin into its blockchain-driven educational ecosystem.

Central to the company’s vision is Genius Academy, a blockchain-powered platform where students earn Genius Education Merits (GEMs)—tokens equivalent to one satoshi. These tokens, currently non-fiat-convertible, function as a loyalty-point-like system within the platform. Genius Group is pursuing regulatory licenses, including a Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuer (PPSI) and Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) designation, to tokenize GEMs into a usable digital currency. This would enable stablecoin payments to educators and partners while creating regulated digital asset certifications for educators, granting them blockchain-based intellectual property rights.

The initiative is supported by the U.S. Government Evaluation of New Innovations in the United States (GENIUS) Act, which the company states will facilitate the expansion of its blockchain-based learning ecosystem. The legislation is expected to streamline regulatory frameworks for tokenization and digital asset integration. Meanwhile, the GENIUS Act’s broader impact could favor Ethereum, as noted by Ether Machine CEO Andrew Keys, who highlighted Ethereum’s dominance in tokenization infrastructure. With 90% of tokenized assets and stablecoins deployed on Ethereum, the platform could benefit from Genius Group’s ecosystem expansion.

Genius Group’s strategy also includes real-world utility for GEMs, such as using the tokens or future stablecoins to pay for services like lodging and meals at educational retreats and accelerators. This approach aligns with growing corporate interest in tokenization for everyday applications. The firm’s plans reflect a broader trend of institutions leveraging blockchain technology to create decentralized financial systems, with Bitcoin and tokenized assets serving as both reserves and functional currencies.

While Genius Group’s 10,000-BTC target remains ambitious, its incremental purchases and regulatory groundwork position it to navigate potential challenges in the evolving crypto landscape. The company’s focus on education and blockchain integration highlights a strategic alignment with legislative and technological advancements, potentially setting a precedent for similar institutional adoption in the edtech sector.