SINGAPORE, Sept. 08, 2025 — AI-driven, Bitcoin-focused education firm Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) has announced the appointment of Saifedean Ammous, author of “The Bitcoin Standard,” as a board advisor. Ammous, an economist and speaker, is frequently sought after by financial media such as CNBC, Bloomberg, and Forbes for his insights on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.
Ammous is known for his work on cryptocurrency economics and their potential. His publications include “The Bitcoin Standard” (2018), “The Fiat Standard,” “Fiat Food,” “Principles of Economics,” and the upcoming “The Gold Standard.”
Ammous is the CEO of Saifedean.com, an online learning platform where he teaches courses to thousands of students. He also hosts “The Bitcoin Standard” podcast, covering current events, Austrian Economics, and Bitcoin. From 2009 to 2019, he taught economics at Lebanese American University, eventually becoming an Associate Professor of Economics.
Ammous holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut, a Master of Science in Development Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a PhD in Sustainable Development from Columbia University.
Ammous will advise Genius Group’s board on strategies for its Bitcoin Treasury, the GEMs Bitcoin-based learning credit system, and the Genius City model, which is based on a Bitcoin-backed, Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization system.
Genius Group CEO Roger James Hamilton stated that they value Ammous’s expertise as an early authority on Bitcoin, highlighting his Microcourse, ‘The Bitcoin Standard’, which launched in their Bitcoin Academy earlier this year, and his upcoming keynote speech at the Genius Future Summit. Hamilton believes Ammous’s guidance will be invaluable in building their Bitcoin Treasury and student credit system.
Saifedean Ammous expressed his enthusiasm about joining Genius Group as a Board Advisor to support their Bitcoin-first strategy. He is eager to combine his passion for teaching and Bitcoin at the forefront of modern technology, emphasizing the importance of education and innovation for Bitcoin’s growth and Genius Group’s focus on both.
About Genius Group
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) is a Bitcoin-first business that delivers AI-powered education and acceleration solutions. Through its Genius City model and online marketplace, it serves 5.8 million users in over 100 countries with AI training, tools, and talent. Genius Group provides personalized AI pathways, combining human talent with AI skills and solutions at individual, enterprise, and government levels. More information is available at
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