Genius Group Limited (NYSE: GNS), an AI-driven education and technology firm, declared that its Board of Directors has approved a strategic plan to distribute 50% of net proceeds from future legal wins as a special dividend to shareholders, with the remaining 50% allocated to purchase bitcoin for the company’s treasury.
The announcement, published on GlobeNewswire, shows the company’s strategy to leverage potential legal outcomes to improve shareholder returns and boost its digital currency holdings.
The decision is subject to approvals from the SEC, NYSE, and Singapore regulators. Following the announcement, the Genius Group’s stock price surged by 8.1% on June 26, 2025 according to SeekingAlpha. 
Legal Wins to Fuel Dividends and Digital Asset Treasury
Genius Group’s board has laid out its plan to evenly share net damages from future legal wins—after deducting legal fees, recovery costs, and taxes—between a shareholder dividend and bitcoin acquisitions.
The dividends will be distributed upon recovery of funds, giving direct returns to investors, while bitcoin purchases are intended to strengthen the company’s treasury in line with the growing corporate trend to diversify assets.
The approach follows Genius Group’s recent milestone of holding 100 BTC as of June 16, 2025, after a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling that lifted previous restrictions, according to Nasdaq. The company once held 440 BTC but sold most of its holdings after a court-ordered injunction, rebuilding to 100 BTC after the ruling.
The success of the distribution plan depends on the outcome of ongoing and pending legal cases, which remains uncertain. However, the proactive financial planning of the company and recent developments suggest optimism about its future. StockTitan reports potential damages exceeding $1 billion, which could greatly alter Genius Group’s financial position if successful.
$1B in Damages to Power Dividends and Crypto
The financial plan is specifically connected to two major legal actions. The first is a RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida—Case No.: 1:25-cv-21496—against Peter Ritz, Michael Moe, Michael Carter, and John Clayton.
Updated to May 21, 2025, the lawsuit demands $750 million in damages, including treble damages, for alleged fraudulent activities, as detailed on Genius Group’s investor relations page, with recent developments being monitored by TipRanks.
The second is an active lawsuit led by Wes Christian of Christian Attar against naked short selling and spoofing. Initial damages are estimated between $251.3 million and $262.7 million based on 2023 data, with expectations of higher figures based on 2024–2025 data, as stated in the press release.
The lawsuit targets alleged market manipulation, a topic of increasing interest to financial communities, with social media platforms discussing similar issues involving other firms. Combined, these lawsuits could yield over $1 billion, though outcomes remain uncertain until the courts rule.
100 BTC and Counting After Legal Win
Recent corporate actions reveal Genius Group’s confidence in its strategy. On June 23 and 24, 2025, CEO Roger Hamilton acquired 650,000 shares, raising his stake from 6.85 million to 7.5 million shares, a 9.5% increase, per Nasdaq and a company press release.
Earlier reports in January 2025 had Hamilton at 6.8 million shares—10.3% of 66 million shares outstanding—a show of a small rise in overall shares or reporting adjustments by June.
In addition, Genius Group’s bitcoin strategy has gained attention after the June 16, 2025, court ruling, which increased its bitcoin treasury by 52% to 100 BTC.
Having sold most of its previous 440 BTC holdings due to legal issues, the company is now well positioned to leverage digital currency markets, in line with its plan to invest legal proceeds in bitcoin.
Balancing Legal Wins and Regulatory Rules
Genius Group’s strategy to combine shareholder dividends with bitcoin treasury puts the company at the intersection of traditional finance and digital currency adoption.
The potential for over $1 billion in legal damages is appealing, but the uncertainty of legal outcomes calls for caution. The share price rally in recent times and CEO share purchases are a sign of market and internal confidence, while investors must closely monitor legal proceedings.
The plan requires approval from the SEC, NYSE, and Singapore regulators, adding complexity. Genius Group has addressed compliance to maintain transparency. With its legal and financial strategies in motion, Genius Group could change its market standing.
