Catenaa, Saturday, August 23, 2025- Tether has hired Bo Hines, former executive director of the White House Crypto Council under President Donald Trump, as its new US strategy advisor.
The appointment, announced Tuesday, signals the stablecoin issuer’s push to expand in the American market while lawmakers debate new rules for digital assets.
Hines will work with Tether’s leadership team on US policy engagement, regulatory coordination, and strategic initiatives.
His role will include outreach to regulators, legislators, and industry participants as the company positions itself for potential changes under pending stablecoin legislation in Congress.
Tether Chief Executive Officer Paolo Ardoino said Hines’ experience in government makes him an asset for the company’s US ambitions.
Ardoino noted that the hire reflects Tether’s broader plans to build a domestic presence, beginning with digital assets and extending into infrastructure investments.
Hines said his time in public service reinforced his view of stablecoins as tools to modernize payments and expand financial access.
He described his move to Tether as a chance to shape products that balance compliance with innovation.
During his tenure at the White House, Hines worked on interagency groups addressing consumer protection and stablecoin oversight. He previously collaborated with federal agencies and industry stakeholders on policy issues, building a network now seen as valuable to the private sector.
Tether’s move adds to a growing trend of crypto firms hiring former policymakers to strengthen ties with Washington as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
