Solana Foundation Hires Binance and Polygon Veterans to Drive Institutional Growth

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The Solana Foundation has brought on two industry veterans, Rachel Conlan and Jamal Raees, as part of a strategic expansion effort. Both newcomers previously held roles at major crypto firms Binance and Polygon respectively. The hires signal Solana's growing focus on attracting institutional players to its blockchain. The foundation is specifically targeting institutions looking to move payments and real-world assets onchain as part of a broader tokenized finance push.

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