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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to reveal the Sri Lankan chapter of the Bybit Rising Fund initiative in collaboration with Ceylon Cash, the driving force behind Web3Ceylon, Sri Lanka's largest community-led blockchain education and adoption program. The joint initiative serves to promote Web3 literacy and empower the next generation of talent with a passion for blockchain technology and the digital economy.
Through Web3Ceylon, Bybit and Ceylon Cash will curate a series of educational seminars in Colombo (September 20, 2025), Galle (September 17, 2025), Kandy (September 28, 2025), and Ella (October 12, 2025) in Sri Lanka to build awareness and understanding of blockchain technologies. Newcomers, researchers, creators and builders stand to benefit from an effective and engaging introduction into the world of cryptocurrencies, distributed ledger technology, and on-chain security.
The four seminars aim to connect local builders, learners, and educators with experts at the forefront of blockchain innovation and safety, expanding access to the know-how and vision of a blockchain-enabled future for all, one city at a time.
Highlights
- Up to 600 seats available across four cities in Sri Lanka
- Knowledge transfer: Hands-on workshops and sessions on the basics of wallets, smart contracts, and building a Web3 project
- In-depth insights: Industry insiders and innovators will share real-world case studies of blockchain, diving into the technology, application and utility, and business layers of the technology
- Connecting with changemakers: Bringing together creators, builders, and entrepreneurs to shape the growth opportunities in Sri Lanka and meet the needs of local communities
Registration is required and subject to approval.
"At Bybit, we believe education is the first step toward building a sustainable Web3 future. Sri Lanka's vibrant youth and entrepreneurial spirit make it an ideal place to nurture the next generation of blockchain innovators. Through this partnership with Ceylon Cash and Web3Ceylon, we aim to equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities they need to participate confidently in the digital economy and become active contributors to the global Web3 ecosystem," said Nazar Tymoshchuk, Regional Manager at Bybit.
"We devise the seminars with everyone in mind: the speakers will cover everything from the basics to the technical aspects. Whether you are a developer eager to kick start your blockchain journey, a small business owner curious about crypto payments, or a student preparing yourself for the future of Web3, we have something to offer," said Nisal Chandrasekara, Community Lead at Ceylon Cash.
With a fast-growing digital economy, high mobile penetration, and rising interest in blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Sri Lanka is well positioned to capture the transformative opportunities in Web3. As part of Bybit's World Series of Trading (WSOT) 2025, the Bybit Rising Fund supports community-led initiatives that benefit local Web3 enthusiasts, builders, and educators.
The Bybit Rising Fund is part of a community outreach program under WSOT 2025, to improve the access to and the quality of blockchain education in local communities. Registration is required for all events and subject to approval.
#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk
About Bybit
Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.com
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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to reveal the Sri Lankan chapter of the Bybit Rising Fund initiative in collaboration with Ceylon Cash, the driving force behind Web3Ceylon, Sri Lanka's largest community-led blockchain education and adoption program. The joint initiative serves to promote Web3 literacy and empower the next generation of talent with a passion for blockchain technology and the digital economy.
Through Web3Ceylon, Bybit and Ceylon Cash will curate a series of educational seminars in Colombo (September 20, 2025), Galle (September 17, 2025), Kandy (September 28, 2025), and Ella (October 12, 2025) in Sri Lanka to build awareness and understanding of blockchain technologies. Newcomers, researchers, creators and builders stand to benefit from an effective and engaging introduction into the world of cryptocurrencies, distributed ledger technology, and on-chain security.
The four seminars aim to connect local builders, learners, and educators with experts at the forefront of blockchain innovation and safety, expanding access to the know-how and vision of a blockchain-enabled future for all, one city at a time.
Highlights
- Up to 600 seats available across four cities in Sri Lanka
- Knowledge transfer: Hands-on workshops and sessions on the basics of wallets, smart contracts, and building a Web3 project
- In-depth insights: Industry insiders and innovators will share real-world case studies of blockchain, diving into the technology, application and utility, and business layers of the technology
- Connecting with changemakers: Bringing together creators, builders, and entrepreneurs to shape the growth opportunities in Sri Lanka and meet the needs of local communities
Registration is required and subject to approval.
"At Bybit, we believe education is the first step toward building a sustainable Web3 future. Sri Lanka's vibrant youth and entrepreneurial spirit make it an ideal place to nurture the next generation of blockchain innovators. Through this partnership with Ceylon Cash and Web3Ceylon, we aim to equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities they need to participate confidently in the digital economy and become active contributors to the global Web3 ecosystem," said Nazar Tymoshchuk, Regional Manager at Bybit.
"We devise the seminars with everyone in mind: the speakers will cover everything from the basics to the technical aspects. Whether you are a developer eager to kick start your blockchain journey, a small business owner curious about crypto payments, or a student preparing yourself for the future of Web3, we have something to offer," said Nisal Chandrasekara, Community Lead at Ceylon Cash.
With a fast-growing digital economy, high mobile penetration, and rising interest in blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Sri Lanka is well positioned to capture the transformative opportunities in Web3. As part of Bybit's World Series of Trading (WSOT) 2025, the Bybit Rising Fund supports community-led initiatives that benefit local Web3 enthusiasts, builders, and educators.
The Bybit Rising Fund is part of a community outreach program under WSOT 2025, to improve the access to and the quality of blockchain education in local communities. Registration is required for all events and subject to approval.
#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk
About Bybit
Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.com
For updates, please follow: Bybit's Communities and Social Media
Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube
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Bybit Rising Fund Joins Forces with Ceylon Cash to Ready Sri Lankan Youth for Web3-Enabled Economy
ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the official opening of Desert X AlUla 2026, the landmark fourth edition of the international, open-air biennial exhibition. Arts AlUla, in collaboration with Desert X, welcomes visitors to experience a stellar line-up of Saudi and international multi-generational artists whose site-responsive earthworks, sculptures, and installations will engage in a powerful dialogue with the awe-inspiring landscapes and layered heritage of AlUla.
As a premier destination rich in ancient history and breathtaking nature, AlUla, located in Northwest Saudi Arabia, solidifies its position on the global stage as a dynamic, emerging land art destination with Desert X AlUla, the region's first public art biennale, and a key highlight of the AlUla Arts Festival.
The 2026 edition of Desert X AlUla brings together 11 acclaimed artists whose diverse works reflect a wide spectrum of ideas, materials, and traditions. From monumental kinetic sculpture to sound-based explorations above and below ground, each commission is deeply rooted in relationships to AlUla's distinctive environment, further cementing Desert X AlUla's reputation as a globally significant platform for site-responsive land art.
Desert X AlUla runs until February 28, 2026, as a cornerstone of the annual AlUla Arts Festival. Curated by Wejdan Reda, Zoé Whitley, with artistic direction by Neville Wakefield, and Raneem Farsi, its fourth edition explores 'Space Without Measure.' Inspired by Kahlil Gibran, the theme fosters contemplation of imagination within AlUla's natural settings. The exhibition, set in the desert canyons of AlUla, serves as a pre-opening programme for Wadi AlFann, offering a pivotal glimpse into AlUla's plans to create a permanent land art 'Valley of the Arts.'
Hamad Alhomiedan, Director of Arts & Creative Industries at the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), said: "At Desert X AlUla 2026, audiences will engage with art that deeply converses with AlUla's unique landscapes and rich heritage. These compelling commissions highlight AlUla's dynamic transformation into a major global destination, where ancient and contemporary expressions converge. This exhibition is part of our broader revitalisation of AlUla as a culturally rich destination to live, work and visit and integral to positioning AlUla in the global dialogue of contemporary art and as a precursor to monumental projects like Wadi AlFann."
Participating artist/artworks are:
- Sara Abdu, A Kingdom Where No One Dies: Contours of Resonance
- Mohammad Alfaraj, What was the Question Again?
- Mohammed AlSaleem, The Thorn, AlShuruf Unit, The Triangles, Flower Bud, and Al Ahilla (courtesy of Royal Commission for Riyadh City)
- Tarek Atoui, The Water Song
- Bahraini-Danish, Bloom
- Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, Imole Red
- Agnes Denes, The Living Pyramid
- Ibrahim El-Salahi, Haraza Tree
- Basmah Felemban, Murmur of Pebbles
- Vibha Galhotra, Future Fables
- Héctor Zamora, Tar HyPar
For further information, please contact:
Sabrine.Shaw@bursonglobal.com
AlUlaArtsFestival@bursonglobal.com
Multimedia gallery:
High-resolution photos of all 11 artists and their artworks can be found here.
About AlUla and Arts AlUla
Located 1,100 km from Riyadh, in North-West Saudi Arabia, AlUla is a place of extraordinary natural and human heritage. The vast area, covering 22,561km², includes a lush oasis valley, towering sandstone mountains and ancient cultural heritage sites dating back thousands of years to when the Lihyan and Nabataean kingdoms reigned.
The most well-known and recognised site in AlUla is Hegra, the principal southern city of the Nabataean Kingdom and Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. AlUla is also home to ancient Dadan, the capital of the Dadan and Lihyan Kingdoms and considered to be one of the most developed 1st millennium BCE cities of the Arabian Peninsula, and Jabal Ikmah, an open air library of hundreds of inscriptions and writings in many different languages. AlUla Old Town Village, a labyrinth of more than 900 mudbrick homes was developed from at least the 12th century and has been revitalised as the vibrant hub for visitors and residents.
The creation of Arts AlUla within The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is a commitment to crafting the next chapters in a millennia of artistic creation – celebrating cultural inheritance and shaping a future inspired by artists built be artists. The work of Arts AlUla seeks to preserve this legacy: fuse the old with the new; the local with the international, keeping the arts central to the spirit of AlUla as a place of extraordinary natural and human heritage.
Wadi AlFann, meaning 'Valley of the Arts,' will be a global cultural destination for land art, unveiling from 2028 onwards, where era-defining works by artists from around the world will be permanently sited in the monumental landscape of AlUla, the extraordinary desert region of north-west Saudi Arabia.
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Desert X AlUla 2026: monumental land art exhibition opens in the ancient oasis of AlUla
