Namal welcomes Central Bank’s move toward cryptocurrency recognition

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Colombo, July 24 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has expressed support for the Central Bank’s recent initiative to open dialogue on recognizing cryptocurrency as a legitimate transaction method.

In a message posted on X, Namal Rajapaksa pointed out the importance of Sri Lanka adopting bold measures to keep pace with global digital asset innovation. “As nations worldwide build frameworks for digital asset innovation, Sri Lanka must act boldly to stay competitive,” he said.

Encouraging to see the Central Bank initiate dialogue on recognizing cryptocurrency as a legitimate transaction method.

As nations worldwide build frameworks for digital asset innovation, Sri Lanka must act boldly to stay competitive.

From cross-border remittances to financial…
— Namal Rajapaksa (@RajapaksaNamal) July 23, 2025

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Insider Thursday, 24 July 2025 10:43 AM

Is that where he has amassed his looted wealth. He can now use it openly.

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Dr. Kankanamge Thursday, 24 July 2025 02:30 PM

Namal the great will come back and fix the economy.

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ravi Kodikara Thursday, 24 July 2025 09:31 PM

I think Dr. Namal will fix this super Dr. 's Brain with looted wealth invested in Cripto.

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Observer Thursday, 24 July 2025 04:30 PM

Yes decentralized cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin now provide an outlet for personal wealth that is beyond restriction and confiscation. No wonder you are happy.

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Tuan Mohamed Thursday, 24 July 2025 10:47 AM

whether you welcome it or not we are going to do it, we have the 2/3 power, not like your kasikabal anduwa

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R.M. Ganehalingam (Attorney-at-Law) Thursday, 24 July 2025 12:25 PM

Exactly - well you are 100% correct. We don't need this dam sinners (Namal

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Sunil Thursday, 24 July 2025 10:51 AM

His hidden gems are in crypto currency and easier to bring back without any trouble

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Save the Nation Thursday, 24 July 2025 10:59 AM

As long as you declare how you came about to acquire your crypto portfolio to the central bank, and if you have included it in your annual tax returns.

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Sokrates Thursday, 24 July 2025 11:03 AM

Since cryptocurrency is the most popular currency among criminals, it is only natural that Namal favours it.

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Gona Thursday, 24 July 2025 11:14 AM

How faithful the governer to Rajapakshas. Nomolaya has invested most of the robbed wealth of the nation in crypto. This godaya governing party knows nothing about technology but they act as if they know everything. Gobbayas.

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joshua Thursday, 24 July 2025 12:01 PM

Your name suggests that you are good choice for the post.

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Gona Thursday, 24 July 2025 11:14 AM

How faithful the governer to Rajapakshas. Nomolaya has invested most of the robbed wealth of the nation in crypto. This godaya governing party knows nothing about technology but they act as if they know everything. Gobbayas.

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Mizaru Thursday, 24 July 2025 11:46 AM

What about "Bags of Gems"?

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Nihal Thursday, 24 July 2025 11:49 AM

Any thing that stops Rajapakse stops stealing our country money is good for us.

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Rip Winkle Thursday, 24 July 2025 12:10 PM

Yikes! This moron again!

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Joe Thursday, 24 July 2025 12:15 PM

First hurdle cleared for the crooked family to bring their stolen wealth to the country legally.

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Prof. K.A.W. Perera Thursday, 24 July 2025 12:20 PM

Even you dam fellow welcomes, there are so many wise people to welcome the right ways NPP had done and more to follow.

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G.A. Gunaratne - Senior Economist Thursday, 24 July 2025 12:29 PM

Namal there are lot or professionals - Professors, Doctors, Engineers and well educated wise people are there to welcome Govts. good job and we don't need Boru Sobana Namal's (Hora Lawyers Certificate holder) welcome. Okay.

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Dr Soori Maripalan Thursday, 24 July 2025 12:29 PM

Good for Namal, Myna and all past politicians! A way to make black money to white! Begin it soon Namal with Kaputa!

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EMILY JOACK Thursday, 24 July 2025 03:18 PM

one can assume Rajapaksas stolen money is in crypto currency

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