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Economic Uncertainty Drives Crypto Growth in Sri Lanka

Paxful's crypto trading volume in 2021 has more than tripled compared to all of 2020.

By Sandali HandagamaMay 13, 2021

Colombo, Sri Lanka- December 05, 2018; View of the Colombo city skyline with modern architecture buildings including the lotus towers.

Policy

Sri Lanka's Blockchain Bank KYC Platform to Enter Development 'Shortly': Central Bank

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is about to decide which firm will develop a blockchain platform that could speed the processing of bank users' ID information.

By Sebastian SinclairJul 2, 2020

Colombo, Sri Lanka (PicadorPictures/Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin Used to Support Human Rights in Sri Lanka

A human rights organisation that works in Sri Lanka now accepts bitcoin donations to protect the identities of supporters.

By Kadhim ShubberNov 22, 2013

Sri Lankan fishermen
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