[NEAR Foundation Appoints Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz to Board of Directors] Odaily Planet Daily News – The NEAR Foundation has appointed Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Solana infrastructure company Helius, to its board of directors. He will participate in formulating product strategies, driving ecosystem growth, and governance efforts. Mumtaz was previously an early user of NEAR Intents. The NEAR Foundation stated that the cumulative transaction volume of NEAR Intents has exceeded $33 billion, with the total value locked (TVL) related to private transactions surpassing $160 million. Earlier, in early October, NEAR Intents suffered an attack of approximately $3.8 million due to vulnerabilities in its deposit and withdrawal infrastructure. The team has since fixed the vulnerabilities and pledged full compensation. (The Block)