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I was exposed to the cryptocurrency world 3 years ago and got so interested in knowing so much about it. It all started when a friend of mine invested in a crypto asset, which he yielded massive gains from his investments.

When I confronted him about cryptocurrency he explained his journey so far in the field. It was impressive getting to know about his consistency and dedication in the space despite the risks involved, and these are the major reasons why I got so interested in cryptocurrency.

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Sometimes I like to picture myself as an explorer, this is because I like visiting new places, I like learning new things (useful things to be precise), I like meeting new people – people who make an impact in my life no matter how little it is.

One of the things I love and enjoy doing the most is football. It will remain my favorite outdoor activity, probably because I’m so good at it. I am also very good at singing, dancing, acting, fashion and others.

I cherish my time, work, family, and loved ones. I mean, those are probably the most important things in anyone’s life. I don’t chase illusions, I chase dreams.

I know there is still a lot about myself that I need to figure out as I strive to become successful in life. I’m certain I will get there because I know I am not a quitter, and I will give my all till the very end to see myself at the top.

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A wave of forced liquidations swept through crypto markets on Tuesday as traders who had bet against Bitcoin and Ether were caught off guard by a sharp price surge tied to hopes of a US-Iran agreement.

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Around 80% of the $530 million in total liquidations over 24 hours — roughly $425 million — came from leveraged short positions in the two largest cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin touched just under $75,000 on CoinMarketCap, a level not seen in nearly a month, before running into heavy resistance and retreating to about $74,655. Ether made an even bigger move, climbing 7% to reach $2,378 — its highest point since early February.

Geopolitical Hopes Fuel The Move

The rally came as markets began pricing in the possibility of a negotiated end to weeks of tension between Washington and Tehran. Jeff Mei, chief operating officer at crypto exchange BTSE, said traders believe the two sides are drawing closer to an agreement.

Iran’s oil exports are central to its economy, and a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane could put severe pressure on the country to come to the table.

“Now, it appears that Iran is frantically looking to broker a deal, and stock and crypto markets are rallying as a response,” Mei said.

US President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that a military blockade had begun. He threatened to eliminate any Iranian vessels that come near. Trump also told reporters Iran wants to reach a deal, but his administration will not sign anything that allows Tehran to pursue nuclear weapons.

The broader crypto market climbed to a total value of $2.6 trillion — its highest in a month — as the news spread. About 177,000 traders were liquidated across markets over a 24-hour period, according to data from CoinGlass.

Not Everyone Is Convinced

The rapid price jump did not go unquestioned. Valerius Labs, a market analyst, pushed back on the idea that the move signals a genuine recovery. “This isn’t a breakout,” the firm said. “It’s a short squeeze running into overhead supply. Real buyers show up above the 200-day simple moving average, not 15% below it.”

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Some analysts reported that over $300 billion in crypto short positions were wiped out in just a few hours, adding more than $100 billion to the total market cap in the process.

Beyond the short squeeze, other forces may also be at work. Reports indicate that institutional buying through spot crypto exchange-traded funds, along with purchases by centralized exchanges, could be adding fuel to Bitcoin’s climb. Still, the rejection at $75,000 resistance kept the bulls from claiming a clean win.

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The Federal Aviation Administration will embark on an ambitious three-year plan to modernize America’s air traffic control systems and phase out the “outdated technologies that are unable to meet” modern demands, officials said Thursday.

The federal government has been under pressure to address mounting traveler concerns in the wake of fatal crashes, ongoing delays and an embarrassing recent revelation that the airspace controllers for Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey lost all contact with pilots last week after a failure of the copper wiring that transmits radar data from New York to Philadelphia TRACON.

President Donald Trump said he sympathizes with passengers trapped in airports because of air traffic delays.

“I’m sorry what you’re going through with the terminals, but we’re going to get them fixed up,” he said in a phone call with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

Trump said too much air traffic data and communications run through “equipment that’s from the 1960s, if you can believe it, doesn’t even mesh with the plane.”

Duffy acknowledged the administration will need considerable assistance from Capitol Hill.

“I need help. I can’t do it by myself, and it’s going to take the help of the Congress to make that happen,” he said. “So to do it in three or four years, we need all of the money up front.”

Reps. Sam Graves of Missouri and Rick Larsen of Washington, the top Republican and Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, appeared with Duffy and vowed to make a bipartisan effort.

“We’ve talked about how this effort spans, sometimes, administrations. We don’t want the effort to span generations,” said Larsen, who represents a district north of Seattle.

“Democrats will be ready to stand with you, Sean, to improve the safety of us aviation,” he said.

The FAA said ever-increasing consumer travel demands make the upgrades an absolute necessity.

“As the National Airspace System (NAS) users increase, the FAA’s air traffic system is based on outdated technologies that are unable to meet the demands,” it said in a statement Thursday.

“These outdated systems are showing their age — which leads to delays and inefficiencies. The lack of funding for major investments in key air traffic infrastructure, such as radars, telecommunications, and facilities, is now putting the aviation sector at risk.”

The FAA plans an accelerated “full replacement” of its current Time Division Multiplexing network with an internet protocol by 2028 in hope of smoothing over and safeguarding communications on busy air traffic control channels, officials said.

Some air traffic voice communications are conducted on “legacy radios” more than 30 years old that “rely on outdated analog technology” and should be replaced by 2027, officials said.

The government also seeks to build six new “state-of-the-art” ATC centers “for the first time since” the 1960s, the FAA said.

The FAA also intends to quickly upgrade surveillance systems as “618 FAA airborne radar systems “exceed their intended lifespan.”

Demands on all of those systems are only growing, the government said.

“The agency needs greater technology investment to better accommodate increasing commercial space and re-entry activity and unmanned aircraft systems activity,” the FAA said.

The flying public has been growing increasingly worried in the wake of several accidents this year.

An American Eagle jet and a military Black Hawk helicopter collided in the air over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport outside Washington, D.C., killing all 67 people aboard both on Jan. 29.

An air ambulance crashed in northeast Philadelphia on Feb. 1, killing seven people and injuring about two dozen more.

Bering Air Flight 445 crashed on its way from Unalakleet, Alaska, to Nome on Feb. 6, killing all 10 people on board.

And 21 people were injured in February when a plane overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Loved ones of some of the victims of the Reagan Airport collision appeared at the event to support modernization.

“We mourn with you, and we’re going to be with you now and for the long run,” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said.

“This accident should never have happened,” he said. “I thank you for being here, because it is using this moment to really do great things going forward.”