新加坡AI Company Genius Group禁止擴大比特幣儲量

該公司於4月3日宣布，紐約地方法院於3月13日發布了初步禁令（PI）和臨時限制令（TRO），限制了其出售股票，籌集資金或使用投資者資金購買其他比特幣。

Singapore-based artificial intelligence company Genius Group has been temporarily barred by a U.S. court from expanding its Bitcoin reserves.

總部位於新加坡的人工智能公司Genius Group暫時禁止美國法院擴大其比特幣儲備。

The company announced on April 3 that a New York District Court issued a preliminary injunction (PI) and temporary restraining order (TRO) on March 13, restricting Genius Group from selling shares, raising capital, or using investor funds to purchase additional Bitcoin.

該公司於4月3日宣布，紐約地方法院於3月13日發布了初步禁令（PI）和臨時限制令（TRO），限制了Genius集團出售股票，籌集資金或使用投資者資金購買其他比特幣。

The ruling, linked to a merger and purchase agreement finalized by the two firms in March 2024, comes amid an ongoing legal dispute between Genius Group and Fatbrain AI.

該裁決與2024年3月兩家公司最終確定的合併和採購協議有關，這是在Genius Group與Fatbrain AI之間的持續法律糾紛中提出的。

After merging in a deal valued at $86 million, the two firms planned to integrate their operations and streamline administrative tasks. However, both parties encountered difficulties, leading Genius Group to seek arbitration to terminate the merger by October 30.

在合併價值8600萬美元的交易之後，兩家公司計劃整合其運營並簡化行政任務。但是，雙方都遇到困難，導致天才集團在10月30日之前尋求仲裁以終止合併。

In its request, Genius Group alleged fraudulent conduct by Fatbrain AI executives.

天才集團應其要求指控Fatbrain AI高管的欺詐行為。

Later, in February, two executives from Fatbrain AI — Michael Moe and Peter Ritz — applied for the TRO and injunction, aiming to freeze Genius Group’s actions until the arbitration is concluded.

後來，2月，來自Fatbrain AI的兩名高管（Michael Moe和Peter Ritz）申請了TRO和禁令，旨在凍結Genius Group的行動，直到結束仲裁為止。

The restrictions imposed on the company include limitations on selling shares or raising capital, directly impacting the company's ability to expand its treasury and conduct routine corporate activities.

對公司施加的限制包括銷售股票或籌集資金的限制，直接影響公司擴大其財政部並進行常規公司活動的能力。

The TRO and PI also prevent Genius Group from using investor funds to buy more Bitcoin, an initiative that the company’s board and shareholders had approved.

TRO和PI還防止Genius Group使用投資者資金購買更多比特幣，這是該公司董事會和股東已批准的一項倡議。

"Genius is taking all necessary measures to minimize Bitcoin sales and adjust its operations in response to the court's order. The company may need to further downsize its treasury in the coming months as it continues to adapt to the evolving legal situation," the statement concluded.

聲明總結說：“天才正在採取所有必要的措施，以最大程度地減少比特幣銷售並根據法院的命令調整其運營。該公司可能需要在未來幾個月內繼續適應不斷發展的法律局勢，因此可能需要進一步縮小其財政部的規模。”

The legal conflict has also led to further lawsuits. In April 2024, shareholders of Fatbrain AI filed two lawsuits against both Genius Group and Fatbrain executives, accusing them of violating federal securities laws. However, Genius Group was voluntarily dismissed from these suits in February.

法律衝突也導致了進一步的訴訟。 2024年4月，Fatbrain AI的股東對Genius Group和Fatbrain高管提起了兩項訴訟，指控他們違反了聯邦證券法。但是，天才集團在2月被自願駁回這些訴訟。

In a surprising turn, Genius claims the U.S. court order is causing it to breach Singaporean law by preventing it from issuing shares promised to employees as part of compensation agreements.

Genius聲稱，令人驚訝的是，美國法院的命令正在使其違反新加坡法律，以防止其作為薪酬協議的一部分向僱員發行承諾的股票。

"We never dreamed that it was possible that a U.S. court could block the company from being able to issue shares, raise funds or buy Bitcoin — all actions that would normally be decided by a public company's shareholders or Board rather than a court."

“我們從來沒有夢想過，美國法院有可能阻止該公司發行股票，籌集資金或購買比特幣，這通常由上市公司的股東或董事會而不是法院決定。”

Despite the setbacks, Hamilton remains optimistic about the company's Bitcoin strategy.

儘管遭受了挫折，但漢密爾頓仍然對公司的比特幣戰略保持樂觀。

"We will continue to fly the flag for Bitcoin and adjust our operations to comply with the court's decision. We are committed to adapting to these challenges and emerging stronger from them," he added.

他補充說：“我們將繼續懸掛比特幣的旗幟，並調整我們的行動以遵守法院的裁決。我們致力於適應這些挑戰，並從中更強大。”

Genius Group first began building its Bitcoin treasury in November 2024, kicking off the year with a purchase of 110 BTC for $10 million.

Genius Group於2024年11月首次開始建造其比特幣財政部，並以1000萬美元的價格購買了110 BTC。

The company has publicly committed to holding 90% or more of its reserves in Bitcoin, aiming for a treasury of $120 million. This strategy once sent its stock soaring by 66%.

該公司已公開承諾在比特幣中持有90％或更多的儲量，旨在擁有1.2億美元的庫存。該策略曾經將其股票飆升66％。

However, shares have since plummeted, closing down nearly 10% on Wednesday to $0.23 and falling further after hours. From a peak of over $96 in June 2022, the stock has now lost more than 99% of its value.

但是，此後股票暴跌，週三關閉了近10％，至0.23美元，並在下班後進一步下跌。從2022年6月的96美元的高峰期，該股票現在損失了其價值的99％以上。