Cryptocurrency passion turns into journey for this FGCU senior

FORT MYERS, Fla. —

Inside this FGCU classroom, senior Madison Hanson explains one of life's greatest mysteries.

In a concept most of us find cryptic, Madison finds clarity.

"Bitcoin is a digital money," said Madison. "You can change your life through investing in Bitcoin."

Her passion for digital investing started young.

"I was 11, so I didn't really know what was going on," said Madison.

Her interest grew at FGCU when she noticed not many of her classmates shared her curiosity for crypto.

"As a freshman, I remember thinking, hm. I don't think that's right. I think we should be talking about this. So, my freshman year, I started the crypto club," said Madison.

What started as leading the crypto club turned into much more.

"I had guest speakers in, I did a crypto academy by Anthony Pompliano," said Madison. "Bitcoin conferences led me to Vegas, and Hong Kong and D.C., it gave me purpose in life."

While you may still need a few more lessons in Bitcoin, like I do, Madison feels her future in crypto is crystal clear.

"I am really excited to see where the journey takes me," said Madison.

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