Binance, the world’s leading crypto exchange, is holding a 2-day free masterclass with an all-women panel for the Kenyan market.

The class is open to all crypto & non-crypto enthusiasts looking to learn about bitcoin trading and other digital currencies and the opportunities therein via the Binance exchange.

Learn more here: https://bitcoinke.io/2021/05/binance-kenya-masterclass/

The amount of Ethereum ($ETH) held on decentralized exchanges and platforms is now almost twice as much as what is available on centralized exchanges like Binance, Coinbase or FTX.

Since the start of 2020, the amount of Ether on centralized exchanges has fallen by 30% while locked Ether on DeFi protocols is up 75% over the same period.

https://bitcoinke.io/2021/05/ether-on-defi/

Here is a short walkthrough video on how to buy and sell bitcoin on Telegram via MPESA on Bitzlato: https://youtu.be/iPcHf1hmO44

Banking giant, Citigroup, is considering launching crypto trading, custody, and financing services.

The bank has seen a "very rapid" accumulation of interest in #Bitcoin from large clients since last August and is considering how to best service them.

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DETAILS:

DATE: May 8 – 9th, 2021
TIME: 7PM – 9PM
SIGNUP: http://bit.ly/BinanceMasterclassKE

The class is free and open to all.

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Different ecosystems where $BNB is used

DETAILS:
DATE: May 8 – 9th, 2021
TIME: 7PM – 9PM
SIGNUP: http://bit.ly/BinanceMasterclassKE

The class is free and open to all.
#BinanceKE #BitcoinClassKE

Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, has warned crypto investors of the dangers of participating in the market.

“I’m sorry, I’m going to say this very bluntly again: Buy them only if you’re prepared to lose all your money.” - Governor, BoE

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Investment bank, Goldman Sachs, one of the largest banks in the United States, has officially formed a cryptocurrency trading team.

Goldman Sachs says it is working to broaden its market presence in the crypto space and is currently selectively onboarding new liquidity providers to help expand the service.

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Binance US Plans Massive Hiring Spree to Compete with Coinbase.

@BinanceUS
plans to double the headcount in the next six months by hiring another 75 to 100 people, then increase it to 5x its current headcount in the next 18 months.

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Elon Musk on SNL trying to explain what DogeCoin is all about. #BlockNewsKE

Virunga National Park in Congo is now accepting Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies in an effort to fulfil its conservation and sustainable development goals.

Virunga was created in 1925 and is among the first protected areas in Africa. The park is popular for its endemic flora and fauna particularly the Eastern Gorilla and the Golden Monkey.

https://bitcoinke.io/2021/05/virunga-congo-accepting-crypto-donations/

Bitcoin KE is HIRING

BitcoinKE, a leading financial news provider for all things Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and Blockchain in Kenya and Africa, is looking to hire a blockchain, crypto writer.

BitcoinKE covers news, events, meetups, and interviews with founders and experts in the cryptocurrency and Blockchain space on the African continent.

Deadline for accepting applications is 15th May 2021

See details below:

https://kenyanwallstreet.com/jobs/bitcoinke-blockchain-crypto-writer-researcher/

THIS WEEK IN AFRICA!

Check out this news compilation of what happened this week across Africa in the blockchain and crypto space!

http://bit.ly/BitKE-Newsletter-May-9-2021

DAY 2 of the Binance MasterClass - Starts at 7.00PM, EAT

Ethereum ($ETH), the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap after bitcoin, has crossed a new milestone above $4,000 for the first time ever.

Ethereum now has a market cap of over $470 billion as the digital currency continues to see massive adoption within the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) space.

Here are 3 reasons why we're seeing the rapid rise in Ethereum value:
https://bitcoinke.io/2021/05/ethereum-breaks-4k-dollars/

National Bank of Georgia (NBG) has issued a call for companies fintech, technology, & financial institutions to support its efforts to create a digital currency.

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Swiss multinational investment bank with $2.6 trillion AUM, UBS Group AG, is planning to offer its wealthy clients access to #Bitcoin and crypto assets.

“We are monitoring the developments in the field of digital assets closely,' said UBS in a statement

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