A legal battle forces Singapore-based AI firm, Genius Group, to halt bitcoin purchases.
The New York District Court issued a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order against Genius Group, prohibiting the firm from selling shares, raising funds, or using existing investor funds to purchase more bitcoin.
The legal action resulted from a contentious merger between Genius Group and Fatbrain AI, with Genius Group accusing Fatbrain AI executives of fraud.
To maintain operational liquidity, Genius Group has sold 10 bitcoin from its holdings of 440 BTC, and may need to further reduce its bitcoin holdings if the injunction remains.