Tether appoints former White House crypto director Bo Hines as strategic advisor originally appeared on TheStreet .
On Aug. 19, Tether , the leading stablecoin company, announced the appointment of Bo Hines, former executive director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, as the crypto firm's strategic advisor for digital assets and U.S. strategy.
Tether said Hines will work closely with the leadership team to help the company enter the U.S. market. While Tether Investments has already reinvested approximately $5 billion in the U.S. ecosystem, the appointment of Hines to the team will cement its commitment and alignment to the market, the statement read.
"Bo's appointment demonstrates our commitment to building a strong U.S.-based presence that spans across multiple sectors, starting with digital assets and expanding to new opportunities, including a deep focus on potential further investments in domestic infrastructure," said Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino. "His deep understanding of the legislative process, combined with his passion for practical blockchain adoption, makes him an invaluable asset as Tether enters the biggest market in the world."
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"During my time in public service, I witnessed firsthand the transformative potential of stablecoins to modernize payments and increase financial inclusion," said Bo Hines. "I'm thrilled to join Tether at such a pivotal moment, helping to deliver an ecosystem of products that will set the standard for stability, compliance, and innovation in the U.S. market – one that will empower American consumers and help revolutionize our nation's financial system."
Short stint at White House
Hines, an ex-football player, joined the White House's crypto council in January and was privy to landmark moments in the Donald Trump administration's crypto policy such as the signing of the GENIUS Act and the much-awaited crypto report . He announced on Aug. 9 that he was quitting the office to return to the private sector.
In a recent Fortune interview , Hines revealed he'd already received more than 50 job offers out of which he was considering five. Now we know that the crypto enthusiast finally decided to work with Tether.
Tether appoints former White House crypto director Bo Hines as strategic advisor first appeared on TheStreet on Aug 19, 2025
This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Aug 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
