The Avalanche Foundation has named Chris Holmes, a Conservative member of the UK House of Lords, to its board of directors, the organization announced Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
The appointment comes as blockchain adoption continues to accelerate globally, positioning the foundation to gain greater political credibility and influence in international regulatory conversations.
Holmes is well-known for his contributions to policy development for emerging technologies, particularly in governance, regulation, and innovation. He was instrumental in passing the Electronic Commercial Documents Bill, which recognized blockchain-enabled digital documents as legally equivalent to traditional paper records, and has also championed standards for artificial intelligence and labor practices.
Nicolas Lemaitre, director of the Avalanche Foundation, said Holmes’ participation will be “essential to uphold standards of openness, accessibility, and trust in the digital economy.”
The move aligns with growing global efforts to establish clear regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies and decentralized protocols. With an experienced UK legislator on the board, Avalanche strengthens its position in ongoing discussions shaping the future of blockchain policy.
Holmes highlighted that technological innovation must be paired with proper safeguards, adding that blockchain has the potential to transform financial systems and data management if supported by responsible regulation and constructive institutional engagement.
The Avalanche Foundation is a non-profit entity that supports the Avalanche ecosystem through grants and initiatives in blockchain, Web3, and artificial intelligence.
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