Tether has named former White House Crypto Council executive director Bo Hines as strategic advisor to lead its U.S. digital asset strategy and policy engagement efforts.
Tether appointed Bo Hines, former executive director of the White House Crypto Council under President Donald Trump, as strategic advisor for Digital Assets and U.S. Strategy, effective immediately. Hines will coordinate with regulators and industry to strengthen Tether’s U.S. presence, focusing on digital assets and potential infrastructure investments. CEO Paolo Ardoino cited Hines’ blockchain policy expertise as key to expanding in the U.S. Hines, who holds a J.D. from Wake Forest, has worked on stablecoin oversight and federal consumer protection initiatives. His hire reflects a broader industry trend of recruiting ex-government officials to navigate evolving U.S. regulation.