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Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz Joins NEAR Foundation Council

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Mert Mumtaz, the chief executive officer of Helius, has been appointed to the NEAR Foundation Council, the governing body responsible for overseeing the foundation and its major decisions. His addition to the council is intended to offer strategic guidance and help shape the foundation’s future direction. The move reflects NEAR’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership and governance by bringing in experienced figures from the broader blockchain ecosystem.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/15/2026

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    Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz joins NEAR Foundation Council

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    Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz joins NEAR Foundation Council

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    Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius, has joined the NEAR Foundation's Council, which is responsible for overseeing the foundation and its most significant decisions.

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