The Avalanche Foundation appointed Chris Holmes, a Conservative member of the House of Lords and a longtime technology policy advocate, to its board of directors, the company said Tuesday.

Holmes, who has been active in shaping legislation around emerging technologies, brings experience in governance, regulation and innovation, the company said. His appointment underscores the foundation’s push to deepen engagement with policymakers as blockchain adoption expands globally.

“We are honored to welcome Lord Holmes to the Avalanche Foundation’s board,” said Nicolas Lemaitre, a director of the Foundation, in the release. “As blockchain adoption accelerates globally, his guidance will be invaluable in ensuring Avalanche continues to set the standard for openness, accessibility and trust in the

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